I just received a pair of Andante AF 61's and installed them first with a humble Naim Unitiqute, just for the kicks of testing the Qute. I've used KEF's LS50's with the Qute and one of my two Linn LP12's as my home office system for 4 years, and a pair of KEF R700's paired with Naim Superuniti, another Linn LP12 and a Linn Akurate DS/1 in the family room.
Just the basic Qute setup revealed an astonishing speaker in the Andante's without any tweaking. I had just returned a pair of KEF R3's after being very disappointed with their brittle high-end, although they had a lot going for them in the lower registers and imaging.
Now setup with a Mytek Brooklyn DAC+, and a Nuforce STA200 (another gem in value Audiophilia), the Andante's are delivering amazing sound, with the Nuforce, and at the discounted price they represent amazing value.
It's easy to blow a lot of money on audio equipment with subprime results. Finding diamonds like these in the rough is what makes this hobby truly exciting. It's like the Sondek LP12 that I purchased 39 years ago, which is still going strong and carefully upgraded with mostly used components, probably the most rewarding purchase I've ever made. I have a similar emotion with the Adante's.
Thank you ELAC and Mr. Jones.
Just the basic Qute setup revealed an astonishing speaker in the Andante's without any tweaking. I had just returned a pair of KEF R3's after being very disappointed with their brittle high-end, although they had a lot going for them in the lower registers and imaging.
Now setup with a Mytek Brooklyn DAC+, and a Nuforce STA200 (another gem in value Audiophilia), the Andante's are delivering amazing sound, with the Nuforce, and at the discounted price they represent amazing value.
It's easy to blow a lot of money on audio equipment with subprime results. Finding diamonds like these in the rough is what makes this hobby truly exciting. It's like the Sondek LP12 that I purchased 39 years ago, which is still going strong and carefully upgraded with mostly used components, probably the most rewarding purchase I've ever made. I have a similar emotion with the Adante's.
Thank you ELAC and Mr. Jones.