I've owned a kW500 since MF first released the amp in 2004 and in May 2016 had it 'fine tuned' by MF. Considering that I've had 12 years of amazing performance, to spend 20% of the original price and have the amp overhauled would have been good, but the sound of the fine tune is superlative, and apart from Quad can't recall another manufacturer that offers anything similar at a reasonable price.
In terms of a vinyl sounding DAC - having had a TriVista 21 I would have to say that the kW25 transport and DAC combination are a very hard act to beat.
You can tell how highly this kit is regarded by the lack of units for sale, I for one wouldn't part with mine, and god knows over the past 40 years I've bought and sold more than I care to admit!
Get a good front end and a great pair of speakers and you're made up!
In terms of a vinyl sounding DAC - having had a TriVista 21 I would have to say that the kW25 transport and DAC combination are a very hard act to beat.
You can tell how highly this kit is regarded by the lack of units for sale, I for one wouldn't part with mine, and god knows over the past 40 years I've bought and sold more than I care to admit!
Get a good front end and a great pair of speakers and you're made up!