Amp for LS50


I recentl got a pair of LS50’s and will eventually be getting a nice amp and preamp for them.  I’m curious as to what amps pair best with the power hungry Kef LS50’s.  I’m wondering if ClassD audio Sds470c would be a good choice being that its 300watts at 8 and 600 at 4 ohms.  

Im open to all suggestions.  I’d like to keep the budget for the amp at or below $1000 and maybe $500 for a preamp...

Perhaps a used Nova 300?

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Showing 1 response by celtic66

Cannot say I relate to this speaker.  That said, I liked what Rhing had to say about tube amplification.  I found the speaker to be a bit sterile and the tubes will improve that and make it more involving.  My recommendation would be an older VTL IT 85.  Solid current and quite musical in all aspects.  They would sing.