![]() I'm seriously considering getting an external amplifier to max out the potential of my speakers. I got that receiver on a very good sale last week and I am using it to connect my TV, Xbox and record player, so I don't think I'm returning it (unless an amplifier would allow me to have all these connections at the same time). U/taudep I just acquired the Cinema 70s receiver (successor of the Marantz NR1711) and I noticed my LS50 Meta speakers don't sound as good as I imagine they are supposed to sound. ![]() I wanted a more integrated feature set for now. I also had a Musical Fidelity 5si on my short list that I actually liked better, but was missing: 1) headphone output 2) a/b speaker selector 3) a DAC and 4) dirac/blueos - but this wasn't a deal breaker for me since it could have been added externally. Here's a link to where I talk about more where I came from with the AVR + AMP setup: Maybe the C389/C399 is worth the upgrade, though, because of the different amp technology in use?Īnyway, I'm really happy I was able to afford the C399 and have an end game system for the foreseeable future.ĮDIT: BTW, I bought way more power in this amp than I currently need, but figured if I move to full floor standers, or move to a larger place, I'll be all set. That said, I'd probably not get the full-blown C399 and wait either for the C389 to come out, or look more into the currently marked down C388. I was running with a AVR -> AMP before, and I can't believe how much a real amp driving the metas changed the sound. i could justify going up to maybe $1200 for something like the peachtree decco125 SKY, but i am not sure how suitable this would be for the LS50's.I recently upgraded to a NAD C399, with Dirac/BluOS. I also like that they are more compact, and i think they look pretty nifty too. I am also very interested in Peachtree amplifiers, from what I have heard of them. The amplifier that seems to be the optimum choice to me is the marantz PM-8005, which runs at around $900. ideally i would like to spend under $1000, but can go slightly higher if there is a really good justification. when people discuss a budget, the recommendation is to go for a used model, which is something i would also like to avoid if possible (not that i dont think that makes sense). if i had $5,000 to invest in a my rig, then frankly i would not be going for the LS50's. most of the recommendations i am seeing are for amplifier setups costing several thousand plus. i really need an all in one amp that will be able to handle things by itself, and being compact is a plus. While I am not quite as limited with my choice in amplifier, i dont have the space for a monstrosity that will require linking up several different boxes. Secondly, while the listening area will be awkwardly large, my apartment is studiospace and on the small side, so space is a factor - which is part of the reason i chose the LS50's. additionally, i like to throw parties and have guests over, and so while these are never going to bring the roof crashing down, i do need to get as warm and full a sound as i can out of them without sacrificing audio quality. for solo listening, i can be a good distance and height from the speakers, but they will be used as an around the house system. ![]() i know this sucks, especially with such small speakers - one of my thoughts was that in the future if i move to a big house and get a system with more punch, these will be great to transfer into a smaller office room. however, my studio, while small for an apartment, is inconveniently large for a listening room: a little under 400 sqft of open plan with a moderately high ceiling. I will have the space to prioritize speaker placement, with a decent distance, not squished up against the wall or in a corner. there are several threads ive found looking for advice on pairing LS50 speakers with amps, and there has been lots of feedback on these, so apologies for walking over well trodden ground - but i have a few specific criteria that wasnt quite covered. without getting into justifications, i now need to get an amplifier to pair it with and am looking for recommendations. Im not usually the type to act so rashly with my audio purchases, but i did plenty of research and did have some logical excuses for purchasing these specific speakers. ![]() So i have been looking to modernize my vintage audio setup, and on little more than a whim i bought a pair of KEF LS50 speakers on sale without testing them first. ![]()
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