Change your OP! Sparkos Labs Discrete OP with Kinki Studio EX M1 With english subtitles!

[@heinzkrix9455]

Sehr gut gemachte Infos zu den OpAmps und den Sparkos. Ich verwende ausschließlich SS3602 ;-) Danke für das Video!

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hast du schon mal SOC auf DIP getausch? vG Mike

[@padigschwind5076]

Voller Spannung habe ich die Sparkos bestellt gehabt. Nach 300 Stunden Einlaufzeit bin ich vollends zufrieden! Mit den Sparkos hat es etwas auf sich, wo ich nicht mal richtig in der Lage bin, dies zu beschreiben! Ich weiss nicht was es genau macht, aber das wo es macht, macht es für mich besser. Klarer, transparenter, räumlicher! Perfekte Symbiose von Kinki mit Sparkos und Denafrips Ares2 DAC! Sehr guter Service von MIKE, auch über die Landesgrenzen hinaus! Grüsse aus der Schweiz...Padi

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hallo Padi, vielen Dank! :) Viele Grüße Mike

[@dab9742]

I tried the Sparkos 3601-3602 pair and then the Staccato OSHS - OSH-DHb pair on an amp that consists of 4 single AOPs and a Double Kinki Studio EX-M1+. Well, the top is this SS2590, it's incredible of dynamics, precision, the timbres are perfectly right, it's very balanced, I really don't see how it could be better. And it's instantaneous, no need to wait for hours of "breaking in" to give my opinion, the previous models are totally buried. My preference was for the 3601-3602, as the Staccato was a bit too bright, with a bit of a hollow bass. Beware, it's not easy to install, the cards are much bigger, the pinout different, knowledge and soldering iron and meticulousness required.

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Sparkos are not sounded... cheers Mike

[@michaeljones19731]

I watch all of your stuff now. Your doing a great job .You have a Good mix of content & also it's very informative.. Just to let you know your subtitles are in German.. Not sure if that was intentional or not? .😁👍

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hello and thank you very much! If you activate automatic translation and then choose your language, then it should work. Please select the subtitles from the creator! This is always a lot of work, so unfortunately not with all videos. Best regards and see you again soon! Mike

[@michaeljones19731]

@@headquarteraudio5388 Thanks Mike. I appreciate your hard work. I hope your KZbin channel continues to grow. You deserve it.. Cheers. I'm Mike as well. 😀👍💯

[@paoloboccardi]

@HEADquarter video Great reat video! One question: I need to change all single op-amp or can I change only the channel I use? For example the fourth channe withl Xlr connection.

[@HoomanR17]

Hi there.. been enjoying your videos very much. Appreciate that you've setup the translation/captioning for us. I'm wondering if you by chance have had any experience with any Hegel integrated amps, if so, how you would compare the two with your favorite new op-amps? Thanks mcuh.

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hello, thanks for the comment! :) I'm not a Hegel fan, but I have to say that I haven't heard a device yet. I do not like the design and more important to me, the layout of the circuit with a lot of cables (German word Kabelverhau) is off. Compared to a Kinki Studio amplifier or a Denafrips device, that's another level. Regards Mike

[@boniccie]

I can’t see the translation in English??

[@Mikeymikemike]

Hi sir, do we need to change any of the pins and solder or is it a simple swap using risers for the latest version of the amp?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Better ask Sparkos, he is the ingeneer... maybe his dog knows... 😉 cheers Mike

[@阿淵-w2u]

Where is ss2590pro suitable for? IVconversion、LPF、DC servo、Buffer、even portable headphone amplifier

[@markbradbury5266]

Does the Kinki Ex-P7 Preamp have interchangeable Opamps ? Anyone know ?

[@willduong387]

Hello sir, did you leave the single opamps stock ic ad opamps next to the sparkos labs single opamps? Would there be more improvement if somehow all single opamps are all sparkos?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi, I don't understand, in the video and the Kinki all OP amps were exchanged for Sparkos...biggest impact. You can also go step by step, first the dual, then the singles...cheers Mike

[@dab9742]

I don't understand why Kinki Studio sands the reference on their Analogue Device chips?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi, this and other things i dont understand too...cheers Mike

[@BenjaminJGold]

Have you tried these in the M1+ that has a different layout on the board?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi, i think you need some riser to stack them... but i never tried it with the newer models...cheers Mike

[@Bones135]

Hello, Hope you are well. Did you have to use an adaptor for any of these to raise them up?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi, older EX M1 needs no risers, but new 2020 version needs them.. Cheers Mike

[@ZachChen1996]

Can all the opamps in the ex-m1 be replaced with SS2590 Pro?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

i did not do that, please ask at Kinki studio for help! Thx cheers Mike

[@nawafalansari]

Love your content! Just don't understand German 😅

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hello, I will probably start the automatic translation tonight ...then activate automatic subtitles :) nobody believes that, but that's hours of work ...

[@janhofmann2199]

Hallo Headquarter Audio, Ich würde gerne über Euch Operationsverstärker bestellen. Nun habe ich gesehen dass Ihr auch schon mit den Burson gearbeitet habt. Wie würdet Ihr die Unterschiede in sound quality beschreiben? Ich benutze den Kinki studio ex m1 + über den Rme adi-2 dac fs auf Focal electra 1028 be 2.. Kann mich nicht entscheiden. Würde mir aber ein bisschen mehr 'Fleisch' in den Noten wünschen und mehr Details. Freundliche Grüsse aus der Schweiz

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hallo, die Sparkos sind einfach eine Klasse besser, und genau so, wie du es haben möchtest. Hört sich an wie der will nur verkaufen, aber es ist tatsächlich so. Andrew hat da etwas gebaut, was einzigartig ist. Bitte alle Ops gleichzeitig tauschen, sonst verschenkst du wirklich genau das Quäntchen, was am Ende den wahnsinnigen Spaßfaktor bringt. Alte Scheiben werden wieder anhörbar... ( Fleisch ) :) Grüße Mike

[@andrewr5920]

Hi Mike, how do these Op amps compare with the Burson ones on the Kinki EX-M1?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi, the Sparkos are simply better. Nearer to the original Sound, darker background therefor more details and better music flow...best Mike

[@headquarteraudio5388]

@Car Guy daddyo Hi, the original sound of the music in the moment of recording, you will be surprised how much better the sound will be... :) Cheers Mike

[@backrack01]

Would one get the same benefits of this op amp with their monoblocks ex b7s?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi, why not? But i did not try it and cant say if it will fit... Cheers Mike

[@kotec1234]

English captions do not work :(

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi, only with PC. Best Mike

[@jeffmcbeff6084]

Haben Sie auch den "SS2590 Pro" vorrätig?

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi Jeff, no, i'm sorry ...cheers Mike

[@rokodrago]

Hope you are safe in this time This is great stuff, Im from Mexico, i have a Kinki as well not the EX-M1+ but the regular... i was tempting to "upgrade" to the HEGEL H390, cause although i really like the Kinki it is sometimes to harsh on my old beloved records such as Van Halen and other rock bands, and because i used to have a HEGEL P20+H20 separates and now with the new breed of integrated units and one person commented me that gong for the H390 would be a set up over the Kinki specially on being smoother, well i was considering it, but now I might hold on that and could make this OP AMP rolls, so if i can take some of your suggestions: Are these Sparkos less bright than the ics that come standard on the Kinki, could i have your advice, maybe combine Burson and Sparkos perhaps ? Regards Miguel

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hello Miguel, thank you for this comment. Now I can maybe give some tips to the Kinki Studio EX M1. It is exactly what you are looking for when you install the Sparkos all (!). I don't think the kinki sounds pointy, you should just check a few things: Have you phased out the kinki? 230v? Do you have an audio fuse in the main power box? No other device may stand on the Kinki. The Kinki absolutely needs a very good power cord. AQ Monsoon better Blizzard! The RCA cables must be at a distance from the power cables. Depending on the year of construction, the Kinki has up to 4 miniature fuses, here you can also experiment, please do not use glass fuses. If you install the Sparkos, please take your time with the burn in, they need eternal time to sound good, in this time they sound from cruel to ingenious! :) I can only say to Hegel that it is a device that I would never buy. This is mainly due to the many small boards and the amount of cables in the device. You can see the fine layout of the Kinki. If you have any further questions, just write a comment and everyone will benefit from it. Best regards and stay healthy! Mike

[@rokodrago]

@@headquarteraudio5388 Hello Mike, Thank you for writing me back :) Thank you for your tips, it means a lot to me and will be very helpful specially to accommodate my gear and cables correctly…its a mess that i don't know how to make it less messy Have you phased out the kinki? 230v? Here in Mexico we have 110-120V, does that matter ? Do you have an audio fuse in the main power box? Do you mean the one that comes from the street or is it the one that all my audio gear is connected to inside the audio Room, i use an Isolation Transformer ( Topaz 1KVA .001pf ) ? No other device may stand on the Kinki. Nothing above it The Kinki absolutely needs a very good power cord. AQ Monsoon better Blizzard! I use LessLoss DFPC Signature The RCA cables must be at a distance from the power cables. I use Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR interconnects,... XLRs too ? Depending on the year of construction, the Kinki has up to 4 miniature fuses, here you can also experiment, please do not use glass fuses. I got it in December 2018 If you install the Sparkos, please take your time with the burn in, they need eternal time to sound good, in this time they sound from cruel to ingenious! :) Got it, so they are the best for Kinki + Rock music to "Not too well recorded records" I can only say to Hegel that it is a device that I would never buy. This is mainly due to the many small boards and the amount of cables in the device. You can see the fine layout of the Kinki. If you have any further questions, just write a comment and everyone will benefit from it. Best regards and stay healthy! Mike By the way, there are NEW versions of Kinki Warm regards Miguel

[@headquarteraudio5388]

@@rokodrago Hi, i wrote an email, please check spamfilter best Mike

[@rokodrago]

@@headquarteraudio5388 Hi Mike I don't know why it went to spam but you were right, please check your maybe mine it is on your spam too :) All the best Miguel

[@connorduke4619]

The Denafrips Athena preamp will also smooth out harsh transients.

[@nunoferraz5426]

No English subtitles

[@headquarteraudio5388]

Hi, sure, but only at pc. Use translate automatically and choose your language Cheers Mike