Avinash Pai
Member
Hello,
I was looking to buy a stereo system for my bedroom. Looking primarily at bookshelf speakers. I already own KEF floorstanders with a Yam RN803 stereo amp in another room.
I tested out the KEF LS50W II at Profx. Was a bit unimpressed with the low end given the cost and enormous amount I had heard, read, and watched about them on YT. I could add a sub but that would push up an already high cost. My requirements are as follows - 1. Stereo amp/Streamer with the capability to natively handle Tidal MQA and with Airplay 2 since I mostly stream my music nowadays, 2. Small footprint since this is for a smaller room 3. I listen to eclectic music but partial to Prog rock and Classic rock, Jazz and Jam Bands. 4. Cost if possible 1-5- 2L 5. Neutral sounding setup.
I am zeroing in on the following:
1. Bluesound Powernode - Have heard a lot about this. Seems to have built-in Tidal with MQA, 60W per channel amp, and a good app. Plus from the house of NAD. Don't know about their serviceability.
2. KEF LS50 speakers.
3. KEF Kube 10 sub
I would like your thoughts on the above system:
1. Have never used a Bluesound product. Is this easy to service in Bengaluru? Can I buy this in Bengaluru? Was also reading about the latest refresh of this where the gen name 2i has been done with - The new version has an 80W per channel amp. Does anyone know if this is available here?
2. I also considered the LS50 Meta, but I am not sure how much additional clarity and oomph I would get for a 40k price differential between these speakers. Any other speakers you could recommend that sound as good as the KEF LS50s for a similar or lower price that would go well with the Powernode?
3. Any other small footprint product like the Bluesound Powernode that I could look at?
Thank You,
Avinash
I was looking to buy a stereo system for my bedroom. Looking primarily at bookshelf speakers. I already own KEF floorstanders with a Yam RN803 stereo amp in another room.
I tested out the KEF LS50W II at Profx. Was a bit unimpressed with the low end given the cost and enormous amount I had heard, read, and watched about them on YT. I could add a sub but that would push up an already high cost. My requirements are as follows - 1. Stereo amp/Streamer with the capability to natively handle Tidal MQA and with Airplay 2 since I mostly stream my music nowadays, 2. Small footprint since this is for a smaller room 3. I listen to eclectic music but partial to Prog rock and Classic rock, Jazz and Jam Bands. 4. Cost if possible 1-5- 2L 5. Neutral sounding setup.
I am zeroing in on the following:
1. Bluesound Powernode - Have heard a lot about this. Seems to have built-in Tidal with MQA, 60W per channel amp, and a good app. Plus from the house of NAD. Don't know about their serviceability.
2. KEF LS50 speakers.
3. KEF Kube 10 sub
I would like your thoughts on the above system:
1. Have never used a Bluesound product. Is this easy to service in Bengaluru? Can I buy this in Bengaluru? Was also reading about the latest refresh of this where the gen name 2i has been done with - The new version has an 80W per channel amp. Does anyone know if this is available here?
2. I also considered the LS50 Meta, but I am not sure how much additional clarity and oomph I would get for a 40k price differential between these speakers. Any other speakers you could recommend that sound as good as the KEF LS50s for a similar or lower price that would go well with the Powernode?
3. Any other small footprint product like the Bluesound Powernode that I could look at?
Thank You,
Avinash
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