Thank you Gentlemen, you've eased my worries somewhat. I'll contact my local dealer here in Auckland and get them to give it a once over.
What are your guys opinions of the onboard Phono stages in the Kairn ?? I've really bought it as a way back into Vinyl . I too have gone over to the dark side (avantgarde duos/Yamamoto A-08s/Meridain 500 series 3box cd/digamp)
I dont really need the Karin in the system as it stands but i thought it might give me a little extra flexibility (especially in being able to add a turntable). It'll be inetersting to see what it does to the sound of the system, which isn't at all bad.
Yes I did think it was a very good buy, but then things that seem too good to be true oftern are. I'll let you know how I go. Thanks for your interest and time.
Myron.