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DK Design VS-1 versus 300b sound
I didn't know what I started when I mentioned my DK was replacing an Audion Silver Knight 300b. The way it happened was I traded-in my Audion MK I version and Audion phono pre-amp on Zingali Overture II speakers as they were more efficent for sing... 
Dk Design VS-1 mkII what tubes are you using??
I found the original Chinese tubes to be a bit "hard" sounding with transistor like "harshness", although all the frequencies are evenly presented. The Siemens 7308 (Upscale Audio, about $55 each, USA Phillips made?) have a more pleasant rolly-pol... 
Step up from $2000 rec. to dedicated pre-pro?
The more I tried to make my home theater amp also work/integrate with 2 channel the harder it got with compromises to both effects. Currently I am recomending to my friends an "ok" inexpensive 5 channel receiver with a matched set of 5 speakers (P... 
DK DesignVS1MK2 owners comments
Re: DK VS1 MK IIAm using Analysis Plus power cord (about $300), noted a very substantial improvement of "focus", soundstage deeper, wider, higher. On subject of IC, a different story.Have used Ridge Street Poiema, Apature, MIT T2 and 330 plus, als... 
Anyone heard of DK design group?
Boa2: I traded in the small Zingali studio monitor speakers, my MK I Silver Knight and Audion latest model phono pre on Zingali Overture II speakers, not here yet. The Silver Knight did not quite have enough power to rock the small Zingalis'. The ... 
Anyone heard of DK design group?
I purchased my DK VS-1 Reference MK II integrated amp. from audiorevelation.com (Jay is owner). No shipping charges, bonus package of some Cardas IC & stuff. Sounds pretty good, added 7308 tubes ($50 Upscale Audio each) have ordered CCa, tubes... 
Who Owns Pure Note Cerulean Cables???
Ive used Cerulean for about 300 hours now, and agree with above reviews, especially about smooth/accurate bass response, the treble is very subtle, at first thought is was muted, now realize just no psychoacoustic garbage on top end to distract. T... 
SETs vs. Push/Pull
How about just biting the bullet and get a transistor amp for those times when mood calls for fast transients/power/rock & roll?