I would echo those warning against using the LS-50's with low-end solid state amps. I went through several before I found a good match with a tube preamp and a hybrid power amp from Frank van Alstine. You don't want anything that tends towards the bright/forward/edgy side of things. If I were starting over I'd be tempted to try a tube integrated like the PrimaLuna Prologue.
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?
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?