I'd try a REF30 if I were you. The REF50 had some teething problems, I'm nut sure if they're dialed in yet.
The one advantage of the REF50 is Dolby Pro LogicII. All my DVDs are AC3 or DTS so I don't really miss that.
The B&K has excellent bass management. If someone says that's no big deal, they've never worked with or seriously dialed in their room...
Yes, I own a REF30, and I am biased.
If you have access to the new Fosgate processor, check it out! My local dealer sells Arcam, Sherbourn & Fosgate now. They tried the latest Aragon, it wasn't appreciably better than the Fosgate, and it is $1K or $2K more.
Good Luck!
The one advantage of the REF50 is Dolby Pro LogicII. All my DVDs are AC3 or DTS so I don't really miss that.
The B&K has excellent bass management. If someone says that's no big deal, they've never worked with or seriously dialed in their room...
Yes, I own a REF30, and I am biased.
If you have access to the new Fosgate processor, check it out! My local dealer sells Arcam, Sherbourn & Fosgate now. They tried the latest Aragon, it wasn't appreciably better than the Fosgate, and it is $1K or $2K more.
Good Luck!