I run a Marantz PM8500 with my Kef R300 which are very similar to the ls50. Infect, the ls50s were the other speakers I auditioned side by side itch the R300 and the Marantz.The amp delivered nicely with both speakers. I went with the R300 due to the superior bass. It otherwise uses the the same combined mid tweeter unit. The sound is neutral, resolving and pretty transparent. You can run the signal direct without preamp or With the tone controls which include a midrange control. You can get them online for around$1000 and I have seen them as low as $800-900 from Accessoriesforless.com which is a legitimate Marantz site. Before the Marantz I used a McIntosh MA5100 which worked well too.
Help selecting integrated amp for ls50
Hey everyone,
its been a long time since I e posted here but it's time to upgrade my system and I need suggestions.
Im thinking heavily of picking up the ls50s (although I've selected these without auditioning them since no shop here has demos). I needed something small and in a white color (and yes, these factors were influenced by decor and my wife). So if I do choose the ls50s I would also need a integrated amplifier. I've read tons about the necessity of careful matching of room, amp and placement so I thought I'd better ask here before I pull the trigger.
The room ithe system will be in is concrete and is about 15'x23'. It's a combined kitchen and living room no separation. There is carpeting on the living room which is 15'x13'. The speakers will be on a sliding shelf from a wall unit/ cabinet system. The shelf will allow the speaker to stick out of the cabinet.
Budget is ideally <$1,000 for the amp but I'll likely get a used one to maximize the buck. Any help would be really appreciated!
its been a long time since I e posted here but it's time to upgrade my system and I need suggestions.
Im thinking heavily of picking up the ls50s (although I've selected these without auditioning them since no shop here has demos). I needed something small and in a white color (and yes, these factors were influenced by decor and my wife). So if I do choose the ls50s I would also need a integrated amplifier. I've read tons about the necessity of careful matching of room, amp and placement so I thought I'd better ask here before I pull the trigger.
The room ithe system will be in is concrete and is about 15'x23'. It's a combined kitchen and living room no separation. There is carpeting on the living room which is 15'x13'. The speakers will be on a sliding shelf from a wall unit/ cabinet system. The shelf will allow the speaker to stick out of the cabinet.
Budget is ideally <$1,000 for the amp but I'll likely get a used one to maximize the buck. Any help would be really appreciated!
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