Cables are nothing more than tone controls for most high end systems AND you already have that with your pre amp. So I would wire the whole system with Kimber Kable. Use 12tc for the speaker wire, and a Hero IC or even a PBJ (very good for the money). Kimber cables sound very nuetral , open and uncolored across the whole spectrum. Also, you could go with some cables from Signalcable.com , you can call them or order off their website, very affordable and very uncolored once broken in, sounding very detailed,open, clean, clear and fast.
Speakers to replace your KEF’s? I would look at speakers that are Warmer/Darker sounding (Sansui tends to be a bit brite) like some JBL Century 100's (1k to 2k used price, these are the speakers if you can find them) , or Acoustic Research or Klipsch (old classic brands). Newer speakers like Martin Logan (non ESL’s) or Vandersteen and Kef’s own concident "1 driver does it all" technology might be on the list (LS50), Epos, or Totem Acoustics (signature one) with good stands for more refinement in sound. Good luck!
Matt M
Speakers to replace your KEF’s? I would look at speakers that are Warmer/Darker sounding (Sansui tends to be a bit brite) like some JBL Century 100's (1k to 2k used price, these are the speakers if you can find them) , or Acoustic Research or Klipsch (old classic brands). Newer speakers like Martin Logan (non ESL’s) or Vandersteen and Kef’s own concident "1 driver does it all" technology might be on the list (LS50), Epos, or Totem Acoustics (signature one) with good stands for more refinement in sound. Good luck!
Matt M