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Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
Is there a significant difference between the Blades and Blade 2s in a room that is 20' x 26'. Does the Blades sound better and/or require a subwoofer?  
Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
yysantabarbara,Thanks for the information. I love the way the Blade 2 sounds; however I'm not going to sell my current speakers for Blade 2s or Blades. I'm at a point that I can listen to other systems for enjoyment and acknowledge it sounds very ... 
Joseph Audio dealers
The cynical side of me suggest dealer listings aren't listed, because it's a chance for some manufacture's to sell direct.  
Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
Love ya, but I don't think you've heard the Rowland 625 S2? Several Audiogon members have heard my system. Some thought it was laid back,  some said it had bite and was slightly forward. I submit it's on the very slightly dark side of neutral and ... 
Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
Thanks for the information. My room is 20' x 26'. I really like the Blade 2s; I just don't know if I like them enough to replace my Monitor Audio PL500 IIs. When you already own a speaker it changes the equation. 
Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
I listened to the KEF Blade 2's tonight. I really liked what I heard. To my ears they are neutral, very open, detailed, and completely disappeared. What are the differences between the Blade 2's and Blades? 
Joseph Audio dealers
Prior to retiring from the Air Force I traveled all the time. There were several times during my travels I wanted to purchase something and the dealer had to call the manufacturer to get approval to sell to me, because I lived out side of their di... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt,I agree! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I can't speak for Matt, but please remember he is playing with some very, very expensive DACs and music servers. My personal opinion is you must put components in price categories and how it fits into your system.  
Suggestions for Full Range Speakers up to 10K
I just talked to Audiotroy yesterday. I’ve actually talked to him several times. He’s very knowledgeable and a very good person to talk to. He has never suggested that I sell my speakers, but instead has suggested several very affordable small twe... 
adding center speaker to existing stereo system
I submit having a preamp that has HT bypass is the best way to combine 2-channel with a surround system. When I'm listening to music my surround components are off. When I'm watching a movie I use my preamp's HT bypass. My 2-channel amp continues ... 
Have you recently lost a close audiophile buddy? What has it taught you?
calvinj, It was a pleasure meeting you. I enjoy our conversations about audio and just as importantly about life. I look forward to many more conversations.  
Two small RELs or One Larger Sub
I had two JL Audio F110 v2 with the JL Audio CR-1 active crossover. Now I have a single JL Audio F112 v2 and I definitely prefer the single F112. 
No-one talks about Rowlands anymore
I'm trying to find a way to compare my Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amplifier to the Luxman M900u amplifier. They are similarly priced and the comparison should give me an idea of where the 625 S2 fits in the high-end world.   
Music Server Recommendation
I don't know if they are still available, but I recommend the Antipodes DS GT. I compared it to the Antipodes DX gen 2. In my system the DS GT had a larger, more defined soundstage, better separation of instruments, and more detailed than the DX g...