There's the rub...not sure which solid-state gain stage I'd prefer - the Nexus in the S or the JFET in the +.

What are the chances that the Nexus gain stage replaces the JFET on all "S" models going forward?

Honestly - no. But they were a better length and look a heck of a lot nicer!

Nope, just the power cables. The ethernet cables linked to are sold as patch-cords.

https://www.belden.com/resourcecenter/documents/upload/PB315_DataTuff_Industrial_Ethernet_Connectivity_Tools_Accessories.pdf I rolled my own power cables for them using some Carol Brand 12awg-3c SOOW cable, Wattgate evo connectors, and TechFlex.

I'm using a Belden DataTuff Industrial Ethernet CAT6 patch cord. It features their proven bonded-pair technology and industrial connectors like those used in the Audioquest Diamond cable.

My pair are still going strong - no creaks, no cracks - serial number 5026657.

I agree with him on many points as well.  The inability to hear the changes instantly when using a non-WiFi input is probably my biggest complaint.  I've written to KEF about it, hopefully it's something they fix in the next iteration.   @hornytoad with regards to the LS50 and hard rock - I...

Curious to know as well.  It's strange that no one seems to be reporting on that critical piece of information...if it were a popular brand there should be cause for concern.

Glad to see you got that worked out.

Yeah, I'm hoping for Roon integration and potentially MQA.  Both have been rumored.

I'm not seeing the option either.

iOS. So far no issues. It no doubt helps that they sit in the same room as my router.

Good mention on price - I managed about 15% off of MSRP.   I haven't run into any WiFi issues.  There's been some talk of making sure your WiFi signal's up to snuff and that certain channels work much better than others.

I tend to agree with Darko on this.  I lived with a pair of passives for close to four years, paired with a McIntosh MA6300 and Oppo HA-1.  The LS50W blows it away in every single aspect.  THIS is how KEF intended the LS50 to sound and it is absolutely unbelievable - it's like a different...