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Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
@deep_333  Few "goofs who think they know it all" invest in the same $100k+ Klippel NFS that brands like KEF and Magico use to measure and refine these designs.  Erin @ Erin's Audio Corner has used that scanner, which he invested in,  to produce ... 
Subwoofer suggestion
In this case, upgrading your subwoofer is not about adding volume to the system, although that will probably also be possible. A larger subwoofer should allow you to reach lower in the frequency response range to take advantage of the LFE track on... 
Amplifier upgrade for Kef Reference 4c trio
They are currently and temporarily seated in their shipping packaging because I did not want that high-gloss finish on the floor.  A friend of mine who is a professional woodworker is constructing a custom set of 2-piece hollow-base stands with so... 
Amplifier upgrade for Kef Reference 4c trio
I did.  I'm looking to understand if this is more than a 2-channel variant of the M28 successor to my current multi-channel amp.  The testing done at Secrets of Home Theater & Hi-Fi seem to indicate that with an 8-ohm signal, the M28 clips at ... 
Amplifier upgrade for Kef Reference 4c trio
An outside party suggested a 3 or 7 channel from the ATI AT6000 family as an option as well, so feedback on that would be helpful too.  
Amplifier upgrade for Kef Reference 4c trio
The A5 are 88dB sensitivity and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The Reference 4c are 90dB and a nominal 8-ohm impedance, but the test below indicates that they may be fairly tricky to drive.  
Amplifier upgrade for Kef Reference 4c trio
I have heard the Delta PRE and Stereo amp paired with some Magico A5 speakers, and it was undoubtedly one of the best stereo amplifiers I have had the opportunity to experience at the price point. Unfortunately, the form factor of that unit poses ...