The Golden Diapason award went to the K3 in the category 11 integrated amplifiers from €1,900 to €3,100

The test stated "a lot of freshness and natural for this beautiful integrated which is one of the two or three best amplifiers in this comparative test".

Diapason also said "Music flows easily, without constraints but yet with constant precision. The midrange is particularly well handled, similarly to Naim’s products but with more softness. A true success."