2020 Kinki Studio EX M1 Power Amp with look inside and soundcheck. If you like my work, please subscribe :) Krell KAV 150a+250p min 8:24 Kinki Studio EX M1 min 13:06 Vintage Krell are from 1997, very good devices, get them used!
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@brighidclaire3 жыл бұрын
You are the man, Mike!
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Ach Brighid, thank you so much! :) Könnte man doch durch die Zeit springen :) Cheers Mike
@brighidclaire3 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 Vorwärts oder rückwärts? Gerne!
@seedood2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Your English is much better than my German! Keep up the good work. 🙏🏻👍🏻💪🏼
@headquarteraudio53882 жыл бұрын
Ok! 😉 Cheers Mike
@michaeljones197313 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Just want to say I really appreciate your videos in English as the subtitles never worked Before. Although I still watch all your videos. 😊👍. This Kinky amp for its price seems to be amazing quality. I know paired with the j CD player it's a really good combination. . I am seriously thinking about pulling the trigger (buying) one in the very near future. This version 2 with the gold pipes as you say looks amazing. 😎👍
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Thanks you very much! Kinki and Jays are a dreamteam :) with tuned Jays much better emotion! Cheers Mike
@madcrabber11132 жыл бұрын
Must be extremely confident in the roof flashing job around that skylight!
@headquarteraudio53882 жыл бұрын
yes :)
@paolomarinelli9671Ай бұрын
Veramente ben suonante
@krzysztofmosion33493 жыл бұрын
Great video but what about opamps? Did you change it? I want to buy new Kinki and wonder which opamps choose: Sparcos Labs SS3602 /1 or Sonic Imagery Labs 992Enh-Ticha. How do you think?
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, i only tried sparkos and bursons. Sparkos are better....blacker background and more details more musical... cheers Mike you need riser for sparkos...
@bennnnft3 жыл бұрын
I currently have the 2018 version of the EX-M1. I just saw your video on the sparkos opamp swap and really like the improvements it made. Can I ask if the new 2020 model is worth the upgrade in terms of SQ, or can the 2018 version + opamp switch be just as good?
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, i think the way from old EXM1 is to the new EX M7 with good preamp, maybe tubepre like Schiit Freya+. Please see the next video in a feew weeks about this match...Cheers Mike
@bennnnft3 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 thanks Mike. Will consider this route in the future but I'm more of a simple integrated kind of guy :)
@terrym5403 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, Another excellent video. One query. Rather than a revised EX M1, is your unit the higher model in the range the EX M1+? You mention that you have modified the Jay's Audio CDT2- Mk2 transport. Is it still your intention to post a video demonstrating the before, and after, use of your Qstab? Regards, Terry.
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi Terry, the EX M1 is the EX M1 :) not the +. I had a lot of work to bring my older units to a really good standard...so, tuning of: Jays CDT2 burn in, burn in Terminator, Krells all 150 250p and 300 with burn in..next Video is the Krell KAV300 with Rike Alu in Oil Capacitor. This is magic, and i think one of the next videos will show the QStab, so the rig is at a standard everyone can hear the big advantage of the QStab NSE. I will give it to all, so i have to show all what is possible... Cheers Mike
@csszabi87793 жыл бұрын
Kinki: Damping Factor: 2000 I think it could be very tight well-controlled sound. (like a Hegel)
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, yes, but much better than Hegel, because of emotions in music...and better engineering ( Layout/Cabeling ) cheers Mike
@fredrikwahlstrom86113 жыл бұрын
Anyone knows how the Kinki Studio EX-M1+ would perform compared to a Krell KAV-400xi ?
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, no sorry... Cheers Mike
@tchevy993 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the overview. If I'm not mistaken I saw you had the previous version of this amp. Im wondering how the updated version sounds compared to the previous version. Any thoughts?
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, new version has more emotions, darker background, more music, better volume control, more capacity of capacitors, complete off for the display, better look with golden heatsinks, DC on off and so on......but same price :) Cheers Mike
@dab9742 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand why Kinki Studio sands the reference on their Analogue Device chips?
@headquarteraudio5388 Жыл бұрын
not normal...makes everything difficult...
@Darkmatterme3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, do the spakos opamps still fit in the 2020 version? Good work btw
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, i did not try it, but it could be more difficult because they are very close together. I always recommend taking the EX m1 + in order to upgrade later with the Denafrips Athena. The EX M1 + then becomes a pure power amplifier ... cheers Mike
@theofanismitsias47873 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike nice video..Kinki is better amplifier from Hegel H190?.do you have any opinion on the sound of these two amplifiers
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, I only know of customers who made the switch from Hegel to Kinki Studio, they were all happy and had some money left over .. :) Cheers Mike
@2voltage2 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike, I just got the EX M1+, it had same opamp arrangement like this one. Have you try to rolling the 994 and another 2 pairs as Sparkos or 1 Burson pair 1 Sparkos pair? I wondering enough space for those Thanks for sharing
@headquarteraudio53882 жыл бұрын
Hi, sorry, i did not try that, but i heard you need adapters to come up. If you buy all op amps, better think about Hestia Pre by Denafrips Cheers MIke
@wiatr9113 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Is it worth replacing oamps in this model? Did you do the tests?
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, yes customer tested it, its worth it. You need riser for the Sparkos. But with Kinki EX M7 and a good preamp...mmmhhh sugar! Best Mike
@steinerleitz99222 жыл бұрын
你的组合真是太棒了。
@headquarteraudio53882 жыл бұрын
您好,谢谢! 许多问候
@cedoulamegue8774 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I need some advice. I bought op amp sparkos to put in my ex m1 but I can't open the cover of the amplifier... is there a particular manipulation to do? Thank you for your very informative videos 👍
@headquarteraudio5388 Жыл бұрын
Hi, turn the amp upside down an unscrew left and right middle screws at the sidepanels. Cheers Mike
@cedoulamegue8774 Жыл бұрын
thank you for your quick response, I returned the device and removed the 2 large screws but the cover still does not move. I'm afraid I've done something stupid, everything is moving inside and I can't put the screws back on...sorry to bother you with my problem. cheers
@headquarteraudio5388 Жыл бұрын
@@cedoulamegue8774 I think you loosened the big transformer screws. But the screws are the same size as on the lid on the left and right edge of the device, as described. Be careful with the loose transformers, you can damage the cables and circuit boards inside. Better get help from someone with experience, please don't turn the amp upside down now, let a second person hold the amp and then loosen the screws on the edge (middle of the sides) from below. The lid should then come off easily. As always, no liability, just assistance.
@twochaudiomg2578 Жыл бұрын
the customer could have the Amp now. But you have it. Why just not order the Amp from the dealer. & Cut you out ????
@headquarteraudio5388 Жыл бұрын
i dont sell Kinki , so, no worries 😉 i cut myself out 😀
@freakin13guy2 жыл бұрын
Do you prefer the EX-M1 sound signature over the Denafrips Athena?
@headquarteraudio53882 жыл бұрын
Hi, cannot be compared, as two different devices. The Athena sounds like a piece of wire, incredibly open, fast, dynamic, emotional and not tiring. The Kinki is an integrated amplifier that sounds phenomenal at the asking price, but can still be improved in the pre-amp section. So I always recommend Kinki EX M7 with Hades or Athena. Best of both worlds ... Cheers Mike
@Bones1353 жыл бұрын
Hello, my Ex-M1+ has this configuration of opamps. I have just ordered the Sparkos opamps. Will they fit or do i need some sort of extension leads? I have order 5 riser adaptors too. Any advice would be much appreciated.
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, the new one needs risers for i think all 5! Nothing else, but please correct me, if not... cheers Mike
@Bones1353 жыл бұрын
HEADquarter Audio thank you Mike. I’ve ordered 10 risers so I should be good 😃
@joshuabrain97513 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, any idea how this compares to Musical Fidelity M6si?
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, no i am sorry, never heard the MF. But i think the Kinki has a much better value for the money... Cheers Mike
@joshuabrain97513 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 thanks Mike.
@audiolife50383 жыл бұрын
That 's glorius... 😳
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, oh yes, if you are a highender its like the sausage for the dog, I drooled too ... :) :) Cheers Mike
@audiolife50383 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 this a perfect piece for people who like symmetrically arranged things, order, antichaos and have a slight OCD regarding these things!... Like me 😅👌
@vagk2 жыл бұрын
where can i buy it in germany?
@headquarteraudio53882 жыл бұрын
Hi, please order at www.vinshineaudio.com cheers Mike
@vagk2 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 hi Mike tell me how much it costs with shipping and customs?
@theflyingdutchman71273 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation , but The sound is not kinky 😂😂
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
maybe kinky good? :) Cheers Mike
@brighidclaire3 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 Yes! Good kinky!
@kalickipiotr3 жыл бұрын
ANNA MARIA JOPEK :)
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi i love her and her music, its for heart and brain... and i like Miflex 😀cheers Mike
@kalickipiotr3 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 Hi Mike, I like her as well. IMHO best two albums are "Szeptem" and "Farat". Keep doing good work! :) BR Piotr
@marcingola79842 жыл бұрын
It's very suprising positively that you like Polish misic 😊
@psi38453 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike 🍷🍷🍷 Why they use opamp!!! Such a nice amp, with shity opamp 😪😪😪. I can't see opamp, they kill music. Have a good week end!!!
@headquarteraudio53883 жыл бұрын
Hi, therefor i recommend the EXM7 with Athena----outstanding..Cheers Mike
@psi38453 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 Eh, the Athena is a really serius preamp!!!
@Driving_Somewhere3 жыл бұрын
@@headquarteraudio5388 Hi! Greetings from Singapore. Have you tried the Denafrips Athena + M7 combo yet?