I've had two owners of Kinki (the MM phono stage that Gaio replaced) ask whether it's possible to upgrade KINKI3 any further, or if the only option is to sell it and buy a Gaio.
Well, I gave this a thought and it is possible to convert a KINKI3 to a Kinki 3.5, by changing 10 components (five per channel). I haven't yet done it, but my guess is that the unit would perform halfway between KINKI3 and Gaio.
The procedure is rather time consuming and would cost at least 1000 SEK including VAT. The unit would have to be shipped to me or to any distributor or retailer willing to do the procedure (as it takes both time and special equipment, I certainly can't demand of anyone that they do it).
With this post, I'm just checking the interest. If there is more than a few who really want to upgrade their KINKI3's, I will prepare a manual for the procedure and try it in practice to make sure it makes perfect sense.
Kinki 3.5 - any interest in such an upgrade?
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