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 KEF Owners Thread v1.0, Share all about your KEF systems.

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voscar
post Aug 6 2019, 10:17 AM

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QUOTE(XP750 @ Aug 5 2019, 09:37 PM)
ah no luck for R series, they don't have ready unit to audition
Maybe i'lll fly to sg to look for some  sweat.gif
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Do share with us later how much the custom tax charges for bringing back speakers to MY.
Always saw used amp/speaker selling there, tempted to purchase and bring back here but fear of the tax and hassle.
Paladin
post Aug 9 2019, 11:58 PM

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Looking for an upgrade for my KEF LS50
Have few budget amp in mind
Rega Brio (2017)
Cambridge Audio CXA60
Marantz PM6006
Which one will pair better with KEF LS50?

voscar
post Aug 10 2019, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(Paladin @ Aug 9 2019, 11:58 PM)
Looking for an upgrade for my KEF LS50
Have few budget amp in mind
Rega Brio (2017)
Cambridge Audio CXA60
Marantz PM6006
Which one will pair better with KEF LS50?
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What's your current amp? And what kind of improvement you looking for?
Paladin
post Aug 10 2019, 12:47 PM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Aug 10 2019, 11:45 AM)
What's your current amp? And what kind of improvement you looking for?
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Currently I am using Arcam Alpha 10 integrated amp.

Looking for more airy and detail sounding sound. Feel my current amp a bit rumble when listened to pop song. Also prefer a more punchy with tight bass amp.
dexth
post Aug 11 2019, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(XP750 @ Aug 5 2019, 09:37 PM)
ah no luck for R series, they don't have ready unit to audition
Maybe i'lll fly to sg to look for some  sweat.gif
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I have R5 for sale if anybody is interested smile.gif
http://www.hifi4sale.net/t70883-kef-r500-w...t-price-reduced
ktek
post Aug 12 2019, 12:03 PM

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QUOTE(dexth @ Aug 11 2019, 11:15 AM)
I have R5 for sale if anybody is interested smile.gif
http://www.hifi4sale.net/t70883-kef-r500-w...t-price-reduced
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i saw. is a good set

This post has been edited by ktek: Aug 12 2019, 12:03 PM
Mixo Mania
post Aug 12 2019, 04:21 PM

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QUOTE(Paladin @ Aug 10 2019, 12:47 PM)
Currently I am using Arcam Alpha 10 integrated amp.

Looking for more airy and detail sounding sound. Feel my current amp a bit rumble when listened to pop song. Also prefer a more punchy with tight bass amp.
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Naim NAP-100 is a solid choice if you're willing to go 2nd hand to fit your budget. downside is it's a power amp so you may need a pre-amp for it.

Whats your source?
voscar
post Aug 12 2019, 06:13 PM

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QUOTE(Paladin @ Aug 10 2019, 12:47 PM)
Currently I am using Arcam Alpha 10 integrated amp.

Looking for more airy and detail sounding sound. Feel my current amp a bit rumble when listened to pop song. Also prefer a more punchy with tight bass amp.
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Looks like quite powerful amp output 100W@8 ohm.
I'll let other experts to recommend as I have no experience on KEF. But IMO your new replacement amp's output power shouldn't go way too much lower than your current, some amps from your list outputs 45W@8 ohm, 50W@8 ohm.
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post Aug 12 2019, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Aug 12 2019, 06:13 PM)
Looks like quite powerful amp output 100W@8 ohm.
I'll let other experts to recommend as I have no experience on KEF. But IMO your new replacement amp's output power shouldn't go way too much lower than your current, some amps from your list outputs 45W@8 ohm, 50W@8 ohm.
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Wattage is not a direct indication of quality. Need to take in account the amplifier design also.
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post Aug 12 2019, 10:56 PM

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QUOTE(Mixo Mania @ Aug 12 2019, 10:50 PM)
Wattage is not a direct indication of quality. Need to take in account the amplifier design also.
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SQ no, but maybe "some indication" on bass production capability due to bigger VA transformer and capacitors used? He's looking for amp with "punchy bass", tho I doubt LS50 capable of producing that (subwoofer would be more into this task)...
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post Aug 13 2019, 12:19 AM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Aug 12 2019, 10:56 PM)
SQ no, but maybe "some indication" on bass production capability due to bigger VA transformer and capacitors used? He's looking for amp with "punchy bass", tho I doubt LS50 capable of producing that (subwoofer would be more into this task)...
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Valid point. If he's happy with the midrange and only lacking in the bass, getting a subwoofer could be the more viable option.
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post Aug 17 2019, 10:05 PM

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QUOTE(Paladin @ Aug 9 2019, 11:58 PM)
Looking for an upgrade for my KEF LS50
Have few budget amp in mind
Rega Brio (2017)
Cambridge Audio CXA60
Marantz PM6006
Which one will pair better with KEF LS50?
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It is more about taste... Do go to listen with your favourite disc.

Your taste is more important than what is technically sound correct.
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post Aug 28 2019, 10:21 PM

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Hi KEF owners, anyone driving Q500/Q550 with Marantz PM-6006 integrated amplifier? I'm thinking of pairing them. Does the amp have sufficient power? Would appreciate your thoughts.
Topet
post Aug 28 2019, 11:42 PM

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I sometimes use Arcam A75+ to run KEF Q700 and it works just fine.
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post Aug 29 2019, 12:08 AM

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Arcam A75+ provides slightly more power than Marantz PM-6006 (50wpc vs 45wpc). How loud do usually listen? 1-2 o'clock?

QUOTE(Topet @ Aug 28 2019, 11:42 PM)
I sometimes use Arcam A75+ to run KEF Q700 and it works just fine.
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post Aug 29 2019, 07:47 AM

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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Aug 29 2019, 12:08 AM)
Arcam A75+ provides slightly more power than Marantz PM-6006 (50wpc vs 45wpc). How loud do usually listen? 1-2 o'clock?
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I just listen to 11 to 12 o'clock mostly and its loud enough for me, don't you worry much about wattage. Q series speaker is easy to drive.
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post Oct 16 2019, 09:54 AM

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hi, i am planning to purchase KEF LS50 Wireless. and would like to have some of your comments.
Yours is KEF LS50 Wireless?

I read some of the review online that it is really good.
can you tell me how do you have the best input to the KEF LS50 speakers? i meant with Apple TV? from Mac Air? from iPhone? or?
I know it is the wireless speaker, but just like to know the best input to speaker for better sound quality.


QUOTE(Paladin @ Aug 9 2019, 11:58 PM)
Looking for an upgrade for my KEF LS50
Have few budget amp in mind
Rega Brio (2017)
Cambridge Audio CXA60
Marantz PM6006
Which one will pair better with KEF LS50?
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post Oct 20 2019, 12:39 AM

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QUOTE(sound&movie @ Oct 16 2019, 09:54 AM)
hi, i am planning to purchase KEF LS50 Wireless. and would like to have some of your comments.
Yours is KEF LS50 Wireless?

I read some of the review online that it is really good.
can you tell me how do you have the best input to the KEF LS50 speakers? i meant with Apple TV? from Mac Air? from iPhone? or?
I know it is the wireless speaker, but just like to know the best input to speaker for better sound quality.
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Hi there
My one is KEF LS50 normal version.
I connect it with DAC+Amplifier.

I think to get the best sound from KEF LS50 wireless is connect it to a DAC
For wireless connection you can stream it from Tidal to get the best sound quality.

Cheers
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post Oct 20 2019, 09:09 AM

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QUOTE(sound&movie @ Oct 16 2019, 09:54 AM)
hi, i am planning to purchase KEF LS50 Wireless. and would like to have some of your comments.
Yours is KEF LS50 Wireless?

I read some of the review online that it is really good.
can you tell me how do you have the best input to the KEF LS50 speakers? i meant with Apple TV? from Mac Air? from iPhone? or?
I know it is the wireless speaker, but just like to know the best input to speaker for better sound quality.
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Make no difference. Is all the same as long as is wireless
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post Oct 20 2019, 11:11 PM

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QUOTE(sound&movie @ Oct 16 2019, 09:54 AM)
hi, i am planning to purchase KEF LS50 Wireless. and would like to have some of your comments.
Yours is KEF LS50 Wireless?

I read some of the review online that it is really good.
can you tell me how do you have the best input to the KEF LS50 speakers? i meant with Apple TV? from Mac Air? from iPhone? or?
I know it is the wireless speaker, but just like to know the best input to speaker for better sound quality.
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Best is always with cable input. You can use usb for Mac but only Bluetooth for iPhone.

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