DK Design VS1 Ref III integrated amplifier

For Sale: Discussion in 'Classified Adverts' started by SMEagol, Jun 4, 2009.

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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    It doesn't get hot, and sounds fab on start up amazing after 2 hours. Weighs about 80lbs, integrated dual mono, valve mosfet hybrid. Philips JAN 6922 tubes.
    Has a nice metal remote, and even an mm phonostage* *not tried this yet!

    It currently sells over here for between £2500 and £2800 (2009 prices), the LSA Standard version which lacks the cool looking chassis handles. LSA bought out DK Design. Loads of suggested tweeking if you look on the net. But frankly sounds incredible. Includes a pair of balanced inputs along with a few pairs of standard RCA inputs.

    Sells secondhand on average over here for £1800.

    2006 Review further below!

    GENUINE REASON FOR SALE poorly car, shes leaking more oil than the Exxon Valdiz, and a few other tweeks and a service needed (she is 23), but I still love her!


    http://www.stereophile.com/integratedamps/606dk/

    Any sensible over over £1000 considered.

    Bolton based, can meet halfway, will not post! Original box and instructions, very sorry to see it go, but needs must. Please don't "nerd me" about provenance and its DNA as I don't know, but it looks/sounds mint. Nice bloke selling a nice amp, come and have a listen over a boaster biscuit and a brew.

    As Stereo Times said about its predecessor... This very well-built 150-watt per channel (into 8-Ohms) conservatively rated integrated boasts a staggering 800 watts at 1 Ohm sounds something special. Using a pair of 6922 in its input stage coupled with MOSFET and Bipolar output devices qualifies this design as a true hybrid. Its silky smooth operation and sound convinces me further. After extended listening sessions I would have to rate the VS-1 as one of the more musical amplifiers I've heard regardless of price! Build, fit and finish is no joke either at this price.

    Pics to follow.
     
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    Dynamic Turtle The Bydo Destroyer

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    This is an awesome amp - potential bargain for someone.
     
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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    Thanks DT, like I say sorry to see it go really.

    If you have the room for it - its well worth having. It does fit on a standard top shelf to the uninitiated, but bear in mind its about 80lbs in weight.
     
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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    By the laws of zerogain, I claim my legitimate bump! :D


    Will have to take some nice pics once I find my camera charger.



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    so here's a rubbish image for the time being...
     
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    hi. this used to be my amp, very very good amp, a1 condition.cheers.......
     
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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    Thanks Brian :)

    PM me any reasonable offers over £1k, bearing in mind you'd be lucky to get one of these for less than £1800 secondhand, let alone lift it.
    I need to fix my car and sort the rest of my hifi out.

    Had a bit of Police, Synchronicity on last night, top stuff.
     
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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    Silly recession beating price of £1250 for a £2800 amp.

    ...bit of a no-brainer really. I really don't want to put this on ebay, hence the silly price.
     
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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    £1150

    ye scurvey dogs and thats it.

    41% of RRP for me treasure.



    you'll leave me enough for an Alba at this price...

    I really am spoiling you for a fantastic highly regarded integrated amplifier that drives practically anything.
     
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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    you need this in your life!

    Final and tragic bump to £1100. That should swing it.
     
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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    Bumpity Bumpity Bump.

    Come on this is a silly bargain for a great sounding valve mosfet integrated that laughs at your difficult loads! :D
     
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