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Kinki Systems EX-M1 Integrated Amplifier Literally brand new. 8 months old. Highly respected amp with plenty of reviews including on YouTube. Purchased from official distributor in Melbourne DACMAN Audio. 10/10 for build quality and finishing. Really high quality parts used. 215w at 8 ohms or 400w at 4 ohms. This amp competes with the likes of Hegel H390 or Parasound A21 or Rotel Michi X5. This amp will not disappoint. Condition: As new Payment Method: EFT, cash Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By GKY 1 Comments AUD $3,650 Date: May 12, 20241 yr
Compared with the obvious alternative at this price point—a strong used integrated from Parasound, Rotel, NAD, or Hegel—A$3,650 is clearly ambitious against the local market. On your own numbers, the median used ask is A$673, the 75th percentile is A$1,488, and this listing sits well above that top quartile, so it is priced like a premium outlier rather than a typical buy.
That said, this class of amp can earn its keep with real drive, grip, and refinement if you want a serious all-in-one for revealing speakers. If it’s genuinely mint, complete, and from a careful owner, the appeal is in getting a well-regarded piece that may be hard to find locally in this condition; just make sure the included remote, packaging, and service history are all there, because at A$3,650 you should be buying confidence as much as hardware.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Parasound, an enduring American hi-fi brand, traces its roots to 1981 when Richard Schram founded it in San Francisco, California. Drawing from his experience in consumer electronics retail and engineering trips to Asia, Schram aimed to bridge the gap between exorbitantly priced high-end gear and lackluster budget options. His vision crystallized through savvy U.S. design paired with cost-effective manufacturing in Taiwan, establishing Parasound as a beacon of accessible excellence from the outset.
The brand excels in amplifiers and preamplifiers, its core stronghold, with the acclaimed Halo series embodying decades of refinement. Iconic collaborations with legendary designer John Curl—starting in 1989—elevate power amps, phono stages like the JC3+, and processors to reference-level performance. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, Parasound's focused lineup delivers uncolored, dynamic sound through innovative circuits and robust builds.
Parasound occupies a prime mid-to-high-end niche, revered for punching far above its price weight with reliability that rivals pricier boutique rivals. Audiophiles and critics praise its value-driven sonic fidelity, build quality, and longevity, fostering fierce loyalty worldwide. Even under new ownership since 2022, it remains the discerning buyer's choice for high-performance audio without prestige-driven excess.
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