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So I took a chance on a pair of KEF LS50's. not much on here about them other than a few mentions but other places online there are quite impressive reviews and recommendations. A lot of the same technology from the blades has filtered down to these little beauties and I've always been intrigued by the concentric driver setup.
I also had the opportunity to hear these in Newport at THE show and I can tell you that these punch far above their weight in gold. It'll be interesting to see how they fit into my room. I'm looking at getting an integrated to power them long term. I've got my eyes on either the Rega Osiris, Ayre AX-5, or Devialet D-Premier. Any other contenders in the under $10k range (used is fine) that I should look out for? I'd prefer to stick in the $5-7.5k range but for the right match will jump to $10k. Also what's the recommended procedure for burning in a pair of new speakers...pink noise, certain tracks, etc?
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Jayson Analog: Garrard 301 (Hammertone) | Woodsong Audio Plinth | Schick | Ortofon SPU 90th| A23 SUT (SPU) Everything Else: Devialet D-Premier | KEF LS50 | Sennheiser HD700 | GEEK Out / Pulse X Last edited by adhesiv; 06-17-2013 at 11:09 AM. |
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I can hear a pin drop in here...surprised there's not more talk about these little speakers. They seem to be taking the reviewers by storm.
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Jayson Analog: Garrard 301 (Hammertone) | Woodsong Audio Plinth | Schick | Ortofon SPU 90th| A23 SUT (SPU) Everything Else: Devialet D-Premier | KEF LS50 | Sennheiser HD700 | GEEK Out / Pulse X |
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I personally don't think you have to spend 10k on an Intergrated for these speakers. Buying new I think 5k is more than enough. Enjoy your speakers you made a great choice. |
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I recommend taking a good look at the ModWright KWI-200 integrated which is right in your price range, and has options for both DAC and phono preamp if desired.
I've heard lots of good things about these speakers and look forward to your impressions!
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McIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s ModWright LS 300 Preamplifier Denon AVR-A100 HT Receiver JL Audio F113 subs with CR-1 Crossover Schiit Audio Yggdrasil DAC (Analog 2 + Unison USB) Sonore Ultrarendu with Uptone Audio LPS-1.2 Uptone Audio EtherREGEN network switch with LPS-1.2 Oppo UDP-205 with ModWright Signature Truth Tube Modifications Clearaudio Performance SE TT with Hana ML MC cartridge ModWright PH 9.0x Phono Stage ASC & RealTraps Panels; APS PurePower 2000; Daedalus Audio DiDs LAT International, Shunyata, Wireworld, WyWires Cables |
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I heard them with an Audio Analogue integrated amp. Can play loud without breakup. I like the combo.
On the other hand, I did not enjoy the match up with my Naim SuperNait. I thought the combo was a little muted. The combo I like best with a DIY Hifi Supply Django TVC + a pair of vintage Leak 12.1. Very nice until one channel of the Leak started acting up. I think the LS50 will pair up nice with a Leben CS600 too but too lazy to confirm for now. Regards, Joe Ling
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Source 1 - Bergmann Sleipner + Benz Micro LP-S + ARC ref phono 10 (should have done this ages ago) Source 2 - Avid Acutus SP reference + Thales Reference tone arm + Benz Micro LPS (DS Audio Master 1 broken tip repaired but cost me USD2k. Still having issues - channel imbalance - back to dealer. However, channel issues not withstanding, sounded very very nice. Need to get it back soonest) Source 3 - DCS Vivaldi + Antelope reference clock or Cybershaft Op18 (not floating my boat so far) Source 5 - ROON ROCK with Aurender W20 as NAS & 2 units of SOTM switch with 10M input (the new frontier but still cannot beat CD for now) - ROON endpoint - Vivaldi upsampler Amplification - Naim Statement Speakers - ProAc Carbon 8 + JL FM113 x2 (replacement purchased - Stella Utopia EVO but due to lockdown, could be a year's wait) Purepower 2000 x 2 (&$@#% but sounds nice) Shunyata Denali X 2 |
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After doing some more research on the integrated a out there I tend to agree with you on the range. I'm still considering the Rega Osiris but have replaced my interest on the others for the Hegel H300 and possibly using the line stage in my Bryston BHA-1 and finding an appropriate amp...maybe add some tubes back into the mix.
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Jayson Analog: Garrard 301 (Hammertone) | Woodsong Audio Plinth | Schick | Ortofon SPU 90th| A23 SUT (SPU) Everything Else: Devialet D-Premier | KEF LS50 | Sennheiser HD700 | GEEK Out / Pulse X |
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The ModWright's are very intriguing to me and seem to come up from time to time on the used market as well...I will try to arrange a demo, nice thing about these speakers is being able to lug them to a dealer and use them in a demo.
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Jayson Analog: Garrard 301 (Hammertone) | Woodsong Audio Plinth | Schick | Ortofon SPU 90th| A23 SUT (SPU) Everything Else: Devialet D-Premier | KEF LS50 | Sennheiser HD700 | GEEK Out / Pulse X |
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Coming from Shindo, a sound I thoroughly enjoyed, the Leben might be a good idea to look into as well. I know a couple local dealers who sell this outfit...looks like it's time to start setting up some demos.
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Jayson Analog: Garrard 301 (Hammertone) | Woodsong Audio Plinth | Schick | Ortofon SPU 90th| A23 SUT (SPU) Everything Else: Devialet D-Premier | KEF LS50 | Sennheiser HD700 | GEEK Out / Pulse X |
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Jayson Analog: Garrard 301 (Hammertone) | Woodsong Audio Plinth | Schick | Ortofon SPU 90th| A23 SUT (SPU) Everything Else: Devialet D-Premier | KEF LS50 | Sennheiser HD700 | GEEK Out / Pulse X |
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I have those KEFs. Amazing speakers that won't be ashamed to run with $10k + amps. The top rega integrated or simaudio integrated or Pass Labs int 150 as well as modwright integrated. would be great choices. They respond well to big clean power given their efficiency rating. The Hegel gear is giant killer so can't go wrong there. The H300 plus a great dac and the ls50 would be something that puts systems 5x the price to shame.
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