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LS50 + Sub Or Floorstander?
I should have also mentioned the new Baby Blade, KEF LS60. Sell all your gear and just plug these 2 speakers into a wall outlet. Done.  
LS50 + Sub Or Floorstander?
I had the LS50 for a decade and recently got the LS50 Meta. What a speaker, so much better than the LS50. More clarity, detail. and the speaker disappears better. I have it hooked up to KEF KC62 sub which I have raised off the floor on a bar stool... 
Basic Questions
I was seriously considering the Persona lineup so I have demoed 3 versions of that line and know what it sounds like. The gear you are considering (warm-ish) should be good with the 3F. Get a used A21+ for $2500. I had it for a bit and it was rea... 
My Amp is good but probably the weak point
I would get a KRELL DUO 300XD over the CODA #8. I owned both the CODA #8 and KRELL DUO 175XD at the same time. I have sold both now. I may take the CODA #16 over the 300XD. Though I need more demo time on the #16.  I like the top end on the KRELL... 
Sonore Opticalrendu vs Auralic Aries G1.1
Using a FMC in front of an OpticalRendu improves the sound by a little bit. I have 2 OpticalRendu’s in my office hooked up to 2 DAC’s, which are both connected to a Benchmark LA4 premap (and 1 DAC also connected to a tube amp). I am able to do so... 
Is This Black Enough for You
Is it like eating spinach for you?  
Are the KEF Blade/Blade 2 Metas a Significant Upgrade from Blade?
@rick2000 What was the difference for you? I have heard both myself (prior to Meta).  
Whats playing on your system today?
My new discovery, LaBelle. These 3 albums are in heavy rotation at my house. Nightbirds | Phoenix | Chameleon   
Epic Popular Songs
Almost anything by Isaac Hayes  
Speaker Suggestions $30K Sasha DAW competitor?
I would go with a KEF Blade 2 Meta or if you have a very big room the Blade 1 Meta. If you do not have side wall space, then look elsewhere. I am going with Blade 2 Meta and a new KRELL amp on a long wall placement.      
Whats playing on your system today?
Mind Bomb - The The I have been listening to this album every day this week. What a great one.  
A question about headphones
If you want something that is almost portable and decent sound check out the following DAC with headphone amp. (limited to digital only) Matrix Mini-i Pro 3 Wireless Bluetooth DAC/Amp – Apos Audio You can keep this next to your seating position ... 
Talking Book
Growing up in Canada I did not listen to much music from black musicians. Today my musical tastes are stuck in the 1970 - 1975 time period with R&B and Soul dominating (with some Zep thrown in). I have a feeling that the music from that perio... 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
@jaymark Congrats, that is awesome to hear. Is your room big? I am wavering on spending 3x more to buy the new KRELL KSA i400 (more powerful) when I also love the cheaper CODA #16 (powerful enough for my room?).  
XLR to RCA plugs or cable
I have the Cardas that I am not using and a Benchmark RCA to XLR cable (reverse also available) from my Benchmark DAC3B to my RAAL VM-1a headphone amp. It sounds the same as my Audience AU24 SE XLR to XLR from the same DAC3B to my VM-1a amp. A ple...