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DK Design users check out Writers Choice Awards

With all the commotion about DK Design Group, I think many of you would like to see the following from the Positive Feedback Online's Writers' Choice Awards for 2004:

"DK Design Group VS-1 Mark II Integrated

When the PFO Writers were asked to name the "most significant product you heard this past year" the choice was a no brainer for me. From the very first time I heard the VS-1 to right this moment (I am listening to my personal VS-1 as I write this), I am still in shock and awe of this component.

If the VS-1 just did an adequate job as an integrated, given it's stunning good looks and overall design, at the cost of $2995; it would still have been a significant achievement. The fact that it has a wonderful mastery of any music played through it, turning each playing into a live performance of stunning realism makes it the best value of this year and perhaps many past ones.

The VS-1 exhibits sheer power, dynamics and a degree of delicacy that it unsurpassed in this price range. I can't think of any component that passed through my listening room that impressed me more than the VS-1 Mark II. (see http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue15/dkvs1.htm for more)"

Here is the link to the site: http://www.audience-av.com/positive_feedback_online.htm

By the way, I am still totally happy with my VS-1 Mk. 2 Reference. Enjoy!
speedfreak
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I want to love the DK. It's benefits are being touted by some Audiogon
members whom I've grown to trust implicitly. However, in my old age of
43, I've become aware of my tendency to be an early adopter. My
experience tells me there are always bugs to be worked out. This may
not be the case with the DK VS-1 Mk II, but it HAS been the case with
several products in my recent memory. Nothing earth-shattering, but
room for improvement nonetheless. Also, considering this is one of the
first amps in the DK line, I wonder what's in the pipeline that will shortly
make the VS-1 Mk II obsolete? Is there a refined and more powerful
integrated around the corner, ala the Gryphon 2200 vs. the 2100? Is
there a more powerful stereo amp or perhaps dual monos on the
horizon? These may be needless concerns, but in my opinion they are
still valid and present some fog in the path to a clear purchase of the DK
VS-1 Mk II.
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
I spoke to Daniel personally, and he tells me that this is not the case. This IS the Mark II after all, and represents whichever refinements they have been able to incorporate into the new piece.
Early adopters usually take the price hit, a negative; but with this piece, its performance and price, that does not seem to be the issue here.
I know of more than one separates owner, including myself who opted for this after having heard it.
It lacks the cache of the separates, and the bragging rights, but not the musical sound we all covet.
You could do worse; I have many times.
Best to you old friend. BTW, at 43 I was in my third year of playing in a church basketball league, with the all time Leading scorer for in ABA (American Basketball Association) which beat the NBA in face offs more than they lost. Any basketball buffs who can name my hero of the league. By the way I put together a team which beat his previously undefeated team 4 years running. 43, hell you're still a kid.
Best
711smilin
513 posts
 
Tom, funny pathe were on. I have some PW Amperex 6922 holland, and usa to use. I also habe at least 20 more misc pair. Please let me know what ya think when you receive it.

Tvad, I was told that, yes, DK as much in tyhe works, and if ya want mono's I would wait too. But, for me, I bought a package deal.
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boa2
1,550 posts
 
Lrsky,
Are you by chance referring to my all-time favorite player, the balletic Julius Erving? Love that move he made soaring underneath the basket and virtually out of bounds, only to hook the ball under the opposite side for the score.

And his comment afterwards?
"Yeah, that was probably one of my best five moves."
And the other four???????
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
No,
Actually, because of it's untimely death, the ABA died after the Ky Colonels were sold in the dark of night to, Baltimore (?) which never happened.
The mystery man is none other than "Little Louie" Louie Dampier of the University of KY Rupp's Runts, who shot the lights out every night.
He was one of the first in and last out, so his points were many. He obviously will always be a trivia question, since DR. J, and George Gervin, Charlie Scott, Dan Issel, Artis Gilmore, Rick Barry were all in the league.
But playing against Louie made me pretty humble.
Like you, Dr. J was to basketball, as Michael Baryshnikov was to ballet. Even the wonderful Jordan could not eclipse him for pure poetry in motion.
But Louie, even at 50 could hit 25 foot shots like it was nothing.
I saw him in a grudge, pick up game 5 on 5, score 78 points, in what had to be college level tallent. He was just post pro, at that time.
Memories...
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