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The latest and greatest
BTW - I believe the driver on the KEF is the 12 itheration of a design that strecthes back over a decade. 
The latest and greatest
LS50s are great monitors for a small space. They are excellent for a desktop type of application. I think a lot of people buy them and expect huge sound with bass. That is not what the LS50's do. The LS50's have become a gateway drug for me since ... 
Paradigm Persona 3 vs 5 vs Monitor Audio
Looking forward to you feedback. I was also thinking for these speakers if I went passive. 
Designer audio video.com
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/1522053-retailer-feedback-www-designeraudiovideo-com-any-good.html 
Which integrated amp?
I was not thinking that the Peachtree was better than the items on my list. I was just thinking that it's short comings may not be that great relative to these other units. I do like keep cash in my wallet. 
Which integrated amp?
My mistake the Boulder I was thinking of is the 865.My Peachtree is used.  
Which integrated amp?
I got the Peachtree Nova 150 2 days ago for an eventual bedroom system. I am now debating how much better will the integrated players on my list (for my office) sound. Luxman 509xBoulder 810Hegel 360Devialet Expert ProT+A R series integratedI woul... 
Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLab 50 speakers
I was also reading about the Kii speaker which is compared to the Beolab-90. The Kii looks quite interesting as does the Beolab-50. 
Peachtree Nova 300
Peachtree is a great UNIT for what I am using it for. 
Luxman 505UX vs. Luxman 550AX Integrated Amps
In about 6-7 weeks Luxman will release the Luxman 509x integrated for $9500. It is a AB design and going to be their flagship integrated. If I get a passive speaker for my office I am seriously looking at this integrated to drive the speakers. 
Peachtree Nova 300
Yesterday I got a used Peachtree Nova 150 to power my office KEF LS50's. I sold my Benchmark DAC2 HGC (did not want to do that) and a Parasound A23 amp. Since I made more on the sale than the cost of the Peachtree I thought it was something to pur... 
Paradigm 3f, KEF reference 3, Monitor Audio PL300II
I have been trying to talk myself OUT of getting a KEF Reference 3 for the office because I definitely will be getting a Blade 2 for my family room. I was thinking it maybe too much of a good thing to have 2 similar types of speakers. I have looke... 
About to purchase the Kef LS50W speaker want opinions about set up....
Agree with the Isoacoustic monitor stands. I use them for my desktop running passive LS50 speakers. I forgot the LS50W will be a ROON endpoint. That solves the software issue you have if you buy ROON. 
Pre amp with Dac
The Benchmark DAC2 used on A'Gon is a great choice. It maybe just as good as the DAC3, at least that was the opinion of the sales guy at Benchmark. I had the DAC2 updated with the latest upgrade and the sales guy at Benchmark told me not to waste ... 
About to purchase the Kef LS50W speaker want opinions about set up....
I use the microRendu from these guyshttps://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/black-friday-dealsI also use ROON software  to control everything. This gives you access via all mobile and desktop devices.