Naim 5si integrated?? The reviews are good but is it still current in performance

To arafig,  

I checked out the website of the Kinki Studio EM I integrated amp. and according to you can run circle around Naim 5si  I looks very nice, But there some problems of ownership ( whether or used) . The company is mainland China and the question is who would do warranty on this unit should it require.service. In warranty or out of, shipping  back to the factory and  return would be astronomical. which would not be the case with Naim products, or other American/ British based products. Reviews of the product are good, but  it could be a gamble to own one without possibly buyer's remorse 

@sunnyjim i suggest you reach out to @alvin1118 for any concerns about servicing. He is also the distributor for Denafrips which provided servicing in TX. Maybe they can handle Kinki as well, worth asking. 
 

if you get a chance read Steve Huff’s review … he was mighty impressed with it. 
 

BTW, I have zero financial or any other interest in Kinki Studio :)

Thanks for the call out @arafiq .

Sorry to hijack this thread but I thought I should mention that we have a Kinki Studio products dealer in Texas, USA. Servicing of the products can be done within the stateside. I just like to clarify this point. Peace :)

Best,

Alvin Chee @ Vinshine Audio (Singapore)

One never knows until one has heard a given component in one's  listening room paired with intended ancillary components.  

Period.

To arafiq and Alvin 1118,

Thank you for the information. It is good to know there is a  Kinki Studio audio dealer.in the USA. It might made a decision a bit easier

However,member "PS" has some words of wisdom regarding buying before listening  I have done this once or twice, and luckily never got burned

Cheers, 

S.J