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

Newbee:

I really didn't come into this with an opinion on the manner in which the product was marketed. My original post addressed the question of why so many of the the VS-1 Mk II were being sold.

Daniel Khesin is a great guy who made a great product that has become available to a great number of people. He is a gentleman and an audiophile and I hope he continues to involve himself in this industry.

I've sold audio since the late 70s but I hardly think that qualifies me as any more of an authority than anyone else with an ear for good sound (well, maybe a little).

Henryhk -- I own an ASR Emitter I Exclusive. Single greatest piece of audio equipment that I have owned. If you can live with the three boxes it is a pleasure to listen to every day. Makes me think more and more that amplification is the key link in the chain since the Emitter makes an inexpensive front end sound better and brings out the best in even moderately priced speakers. Of course the higher up the food chain in both front end and speakers the results are even more spectacular.

Given my conversations with HP, once the TAS article comes out in a few days many more people with understand what a few of us already know about this German marvel.

Zodiak - to get back to your original question, you have your choice of answers -

Lrsky - 8-20-05 - "Many people are selling the DK Mark II's …,(advertising deleted) simply because the Mark III is out".

Lrsky - 10-13-05 - "Our introduction of a Mark III caused a rush to sell, for the latest version, ……

Lrsky - 10-15-05 - "we KNOW why people are selling them. They bought directly from the factory (in general) or got them for a song, and are simply getting most of their money back".

Take your pick.

Breaking silence, I answered this question a week ago on a thread that was closed by A'gon.
The previous owners sold many Mark II's into the market because the Mark III was released without prior knowledge to any of the owners or dealers. This is horrible marketing, and requires us to all recognize this.
Dealers felt betrayed and began to 'dump' product, then as well customers. The total irony of this is that, if one evaluates the Reference product internally it appears to be a $10K plus amp, in terms of build quality and parts.
Now, a secret for all those interested.
I just completed an ad for Stereophile in which I refer to the NEW SIGNATURE LSA AMP, an improved Signature, which will have better tube grade and model configuration, Siltech Wiring, Metal Film Resistors, and other secrets that no one will notice unless they listen...
The good news is that, those who have invested in the Signature get a FREE, yes FREE upgrade, with the only charge being shipping costs. How's that for upping the ante on service and customer satisfaction?
We are bound and determined to make DK Owners the happiest in the world.
Thanks,
Larry R. Staples
DK Design/LSA Group
President

Well golly gee willikers there has to be a underlying meaning and intent to what Mr Staples just proposed. How dare he try to win back control, of the marketing of his very own company.Tom