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...

Grabbed a pair of these yesterday after trying them briefly in the store.  Initial impressions:   Build quality/fit and finish is good.  Lots of plastic to keep weight down and blacks/dark grays give them an understated look which I don't mind. Ergonomics - I have what I'd like to think are...

I got a drop-out about an hour into listening...not sure what caused it but has anyone else experienced the same?

I'm using a 2012 Mini and my DACs reading whatever I have the outputs set to in Audio Midi. Using the latest Tidal app, how can I get it to output bitperfect?

1. Love your avatar - you running a bug-eye? 2. That's kind of what I thought until the proliferation of DACs that support MQA and the fact that some companies are touting their DACs as being "upgradeable" to support it. 3. The timing of the announcement with Tidal wasn't a mistake IMO.  While...

That's interesting - my understanding was that for full quality the DAC would need to support MQA.  I've emailed Oppo about this and am awaiting a response.  I like the HA-1 as both a DAC and amp but the Tidal/MQA deal could have me shopping for a new one.

How hard is it for DAC makers to implement support for MQA on an existing product?

My pair arrived Sunday, Serial# 3,600 and boy was that sticker an after-thought.  I haven't listened to them yet, just swapped the cable for a longer balanced one, plugged them into my HA-1 and put my library on shuffle.  Have a bit of a head cold so I figured I'd let them run in a bit even if...

There's a 50-70% mark up on headphones...hence varying levels between MSRP/Street Price/Negotiated Prices.

I ordered the Corpse balanced cable. He was formally making them for HeadRoom and struck out on his own (but still sells through HeadRoom). I got it for $85 with their coupon code. It's a stock 650 cable terminated for balanced use.

Have you looked at active speakers? They'd simplify your setup and take the guesswork out of power amp pairing.