Naim 5si integrated?? The reviews are good but is it still current in performance

To arafiq and Alvin 1118,

Thank you for the information. It is good to know there is a  Kinki Studio audio dealer.in the USA. It might made a decision a bit easier

However,member "PS" has some words of wisdom regarding buying before listening  I have done this once or twice, and luckily never got burned

Cheers, 

S.J

To arafig, 

I really appreciated comments especially in regards to these two particular brands. I always thought that the accolades for the Naim 5s and then the 5i seemed a bit  over the top, especially since their power rating  was only 60 RMS 

I learned over the last 50 years I have been involved in audio, that finesse is great, but power and high damping factor can produce better sound even with higher efficiency speakers

Regards, 

Jim

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To arafig,  

I checked out the website of the Kinki Studio EM I integrated amp. and according to you can run circle around Naim 5si  I looks very nice, But there some problems of ownership ( whether or used) . The company is mainland China and the question is who would do warranty on this unit should it require.service. In warranty or out of, shipping  back to the factory and  return would be astronomical. which would not be the case with Naim products, or other American/ British based products. Reviews of the product are good, but  it could be a gamble to own one without possibly buyer's remorse 

  Thank you the info and the tip about the Kinki Studio EX M-1  I will check out their website.