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The KEF LS50 price drop has me considering a small system for my office. Suggestions?

I don't pay close attention to the hifi market, but I noticed that the KEF LS50s dropped from $1,500 to $1K.  This has me thinking about adding a small system to my office, a 16' by 12' room with hardwood flooring and a floor to ceiling bookcase (full) on the back wall.  It won'd ever be a treated room.  I'm not talking an end all hifi system, but something fun and digital only.  Here's what I've come up with, but I'd love to hear what others would do.

KEF LS50 on stands
Schiit Vidar amp (maybe two)
Mytek Brooklyn Bridge (preamp/DAC/streamer)

Maybe add a couple small subs, a 12V power supply for the Mytek, and a power conditioner later.  Also considered the Kinki EX-P7 pre and the Border Patrol DAC in place fo the Mytek.  Then I'd need a streamer, so maybe a Bluesond Node 2i.  What are your thoughts?
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cd318
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I’d say no, not unless you’ve heard them and like them.

Sure they are great speakers, but you should never use a price drop alone as an excuse to pull the trigger.

If I did that I’d end up with a number of ’second’ systems. Err... hang on, come to think of it, I have! Three at the last count, all of them bookshelf based.

So I guess you should just ignore my advice and follow your heart. You can always trade in the KEF’s somewhere down the line if you need.

There’s nothing like having instant music around when you fancy it.


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