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Any Tannoy XT8f vs Kef LS50 meta comparisons?
@avanti1960 I'm learning that there are so many different variables with systems and rooms, speaker placement yada yada. I must say that boomy bass wasn't my experience at all. The bass is hitting tightly and sounds natural, never gets annoying or... 
Any Tannoy XT8f vs Kef LS50 meta comparisons?
So I ended up getting the Tannoys and I'm super super stoked right now. Made a huge difference in imaging, high end detail, base works for the room. Damn I love this hobby...lol 
Any Tannoy XT8f vs Kef LS50 meta comparisons?
@mulveling thanks for your reply, sounds like you've heard that combo before. Because of my lack of experience with many different types of speakers and my recently acquired gear, I don't know what to expect and the speaker market is kind of daunt... 
Concerned about my cart/pre pairing
@lewm Thanks for breaking that down for me! So sounds like everything from the cartridge through to the power amp matches up well. Could there be any improvement by getting closer to the full 1 volt rating? By the way, I use a powered sub, but the... 
Concerned about my cart/pre pairing
Oh, and I tried to use a couple of the online calculators. Kinda steep learning curve for me right now but I believe the KAB calculator suggested 61db gain. Am I missing anything with a 58db to 61 db difference? I’m sure some of you more seasoned ... 
Concerned about my cart/pre pairing
Many cool ideas here to consider. To help clarify, my equipment:Rega P2 with Dynavector 20x2LBluesound NODE 2021Rogue RP-1 preampRogue Stereo 100 Power ampFyne Audio F301 bookshelf speakersPolk Audio powered subBlue jean cablingRoom is 12’w x 18’d... 
Concerned about my cart/pre pairing
thanks for your reply. Output impedance for the cartridge is 5 ohms. I'll have to look into step up transformers to educate myself a bit. When you say it's maxed out and I'm hearing what happens to all but the best, are you talking about the backg...