Regarding DK Design Vs.1 Reference Mk2 amp ???

Many people are selling the DK Mark II's as TVAD said, simply becaue the Mark III is out.
It's the search for the better and best, I guess.
Three obvious changes, Better Caps, the Cardas,a variable output for those who want to use a sub (this may be a reason for many to move to the Mark III) and better binding posts.
Most of the audiophiles I have known through the years are just looking to improve their system, and this is a move forward, not earth shattering, but only $200. more at the retail level. The changes were in response to customer input.
Thanks, and I hope this answers the basic question.
Best,
Larry R. Staples
DK Design

The reason for so many Mark II's for sale, could be the introduction of the Mark III, as TVAD suggested.
At least that's our guess. It is always hard to tell, but some of the 'improvements' to the Mark III, inspired by customer input, seems to have caused many to seek out our Mark III. We have noted that sales of the III, have been surprisingly fast during the traditionally slow season, both domestically and internationally.
We incorporated three major changes in the Mark III, addressing the recurring requests for product evolution and improvement.
First, we allow for use with a subwoofer, by having variable output,
second, we improved the sound by using Cardas Caps,
third, we are using much better binding posts, while,
the price change was relatively minor,increasing to $3195.
In light of these improvements, we feel that this was a negligable change.
I seem to have noticed in the past, that the introduction of new product models, has the potential for creating a large number of older models for sale.
I hope this information is useful, and goes toward offering some explanation (if there is a valid one) as to why several of our customers have chosen to sell.
Then too, there is always the chance that some may have been 'early adoptors', who just want a different product now, and have simply moved on.
Best,
Larry R. Staples
DK Design/LSA Group
President

(Lrsky) Larry , since you seem to be good about answering most questions , can you tell us the difference's you have experienced with the MKIII Signature to the MKIII Reference? Also what is some of the big difference's inside unit , since they seem to look awefully close.
Thanks Paul

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

LARRY THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSES.
PAUL