At least one of the competitors that Palasr mentions was my Doshi Alaap. IIRC, Richard's K&K held up very well for overall presentation. The Alaap was a much larger sound overall. We both felt that it was a difference mainly in power supplies. My Alaap has separate phonostage and its own massive power supply.
If you want syrup and "musical", you may want to look elsewhere as the K&K is every bit as neutral as the Doshi.
If you want syrup and "musical", you may want to look elsewhere as the K&K is every bit as neutral as the Doshi.