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LS50 vs R11/7/5 Meta

I have the LS50s (non meta) since it launched many years ago.  Since then, I've upgraded around the Ls50s -- Parasound Hint6, Mogami wire / interconnects, Technics TT.   For me, the only issue has been that the LS50s are too small for my room, but they're just too a good a platform that I really couldn't want for anything more.    The R series and LS60s have recently piqued my interest.  LS60s are not for me as they are powered and I want a separate amp.  So, I'm wondering if anyone has experience upgrading from the LS50s to something in the R line?  

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dbphd
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Try adding KEF KC62 subs.   I haven't heard the R series, but for the money, I think the sweet spot may be LS50 W2 with a pair of KC62s.  The KEF Contact app does a great job of integrating speaker and sub.

My current setups are Reference 1s driven by Ayre gear and an LS60.  May sell the Reference 1s and Ayre gear and keep the LS60.

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I prefer small jazz and classical groups, but I tried selections of Aida and Mahler's 2nd using the LS60.  The sound was awesome.  The LS60s can get big when asked to do so.  I think their dynamics may exceed that of my Reference 1s driven by the Ayre VX-5 Twenty, and the sound remained pure and unstrained.  My Thorens 124 with SME III and Ortofon is connected to the LS60, but I've yet to try it, because I rarely spin vinyl. 

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