Since you have mentioned the very unfortunate problems you have had a number of times, let me counter balance by saying that my KS-H3/M-10 have been operating flawlessly since I got them about five months ago. (As I have posted, my original M-10 was faulty and was replaced free of charge.)
I have a STAX 009 in my main stereo system and the KS-H3 at my computer setup. The 009 is far superior, but I still look forward to sitting at the computer, putting on my KS-H3, firing up Spotify, and catching up on news and forums like this. Perfect for a rainy Saturday like today. I had thought the KS would get no more use after I got the STAX, but it has been my Alpha Dogs and LCD-2s that sit on the shelf unused.
I have a STAX 009 in my main stereo system and the KS-H3 at my computer setup. The 009 is far superior, but I still look forward to sitting at the computer, putting on my KS-H3, firing up Spotify, and catching up on news and forums like this. Perfect for a rainy Saturday like today. I had thought the KS would get no more use after I got the STAX, but it has been my Alpha Dogs and LCD-2s that sit on the shelf unused.