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Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@jackdThank you.  I have 4 amps, all with SE inputs so if that volume control is unbearable, I guess I'll have to think about returning it.  I do use the volume control often since I use this system from multiple sources.  I really hope that it wo... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@jackd Thanks for that.  Why do you think this is the case?  I have thought about buying an XLR to RCA that boosts the voltage a little bit so I can use the balanced interconnects.  If I build another Nelson Amp Camp Amp, I could have an amp with ... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
So after I started this post I went bonkers.  I now have the First Watt F8, a Yamaha B-2 (Vfet), built the Nelson Pass Amp Camp Amp and have a BHK Pre on order.  I have to say the F8 and the B-2 are amazing amps.  Comparing the characteristics of ... 
Short List of Amps I prefer over the Pass Labs XA25 or INT 25
@chorusThanks for the reply.  I was looking at a lot of amps and amp/preamp stacks and at the end I purchased a new First Watt F8, since it's the latest from Nelson Pass and comes with a full warranty.  Those monoblocks look awesome, but I just pu... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@jackdI take it "lifting the ground" removes noise?  Worst case I can just return the BHK Pre, or sell the F8 and buy the BHK 250, I guess.... hopefully I don't run into too many quirks.Thanks for this info, I know what to expect. 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@jackd Thank you for the info. What does "lift the ground up" mean? I've read about all the quirks of this preamp, but it seemed to be a trade off people were willing to deal with because it improved their sound.I was looking into the Decware zbit... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@jond I didn't know you cared!  hahahaI ended up with a First Watt F8 (Picked up 30mins from me =) and I was able to get a 30% discount on a new PS Audio BHK Preamplifier.  I found out about the PS Audio sale after I bought the First Watt F8.  I c... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@mboldda1  - Thank you.  It was nice to read about something else besides what all the reviewers are taking turns reviewing.I've decided to go another direction due to a sale that brought an item down into my price range.  I wish I would have seen... 
Short List of Amps I prefer over the Pass Labs XA25 or INT 25
I know this is a little off topic, but is there supposed to be a difference in sound between the XA25 and INT25?  I was reading some reviews and they are talking about JFET, Vertical FET, BoboFET, but they don't really explain what it does, or why... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
@regismc and @sns Thanks for the feedback.  These Kilpsch are currently my speakers but I will probably venture out into other makes and models in the future.  As you mentioned, the Decware will probably drive these pretty well.  I've watched revi... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
regismc,I'll be mating this amp with the Klipsch RP-600M, but I see an upgrade in the near future, possibly the Heresy IVs.  I ordered a Decware tube amp, but it's still like a half a year out, if not more.  I've been hesitant on the BHK 250, not ... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
Jackd,Thank you for your impressions with the kinki and bhk!  I have the opportunity to buy a BHK 250 for about 5k.  I was actually comparing that price with the Denafrips stack, which I'm also considering. I've love to hear more of your impressio... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
regismc,Thank you for your impressions.  I'm getting a similar impression, albeit without any real-life experience with either system.  I'm told youtube's audio is heavily compressed so I take all the videos I watch with a grain of salt, reviewers... 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
jond,After you said it is pretty clear to you, I re-read the sentence, slower this time and it is pretty damn clear.  haha Thanks!jwlaudio 
Kinki studio EX-M1, EX-M1+ differences... vs Denafrips Hestia/ Hyperion combo?
Can you just give me his cell phone number, I’m sure he won’t mind. hahahaha Thanks for the heads up. I’m already leaning toward the M1+ now, but would still like to get as much feedback as I can before I spend more money.