Having just purchased the company, I honestly can't address the question...yet...
I do know that I plan to put my own stamp on the product, and there will be some improvements, (yes) even yet to the Signature, which will be retro fitted to units sold up to the point of their introduction, at no charge to the consumer. Some of the issues surrounding DK, its marketing philosophy which has suffered the brunt of some ridicule, and probably rightfully so--happened prior to my having bought the company.
Many things will change, some have already.
For example, improvements made to the Signature--a universal cd, dvd, player incorporating tubes, using a well known chassis, rated 'best' in video terms already--a (probably two piece) hybrid Surround Sound unit, hopefully this fall.
Plus, reality with the F7, is hopefully just around the corner.
All these things are a grind to make happen, but necessary for our growth through customer demand, driven through customer satisfaction, and marketplace respect.
Having been a music lover, and musician for almost 50 years, I too love this stuff, and want to offer the 'best' we can.
We need to turn the current page of 'some' (though well chronicled) public opinion, get the 'glut' of Mark II's behind us--not that unusual, by the way with relatively new products--think VR2 VS Speakers after the VR4 jr hit the street. In some way's its a good problem to have, because with that many being sold on this site, that means that many hundreds are in the marketplace, and the name is well established. We need to be good business friends to our customers, and service them, while also offering the best products for the money.
I will fade now, as Peter Cincotti is singing the Godfather theme in the background.
Best,
Larry
