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MasonSafari M Hi all I am just considering Hegel H190 or H390 for my KEF LS50s ( If money becomes available) ...as I already have Chord Dave ( for my Headphones) ... I can use the DAVE as DAC...as H190 or H390 have their own DAC, I wonder can I spend less on Analoge AMP to get what H190 or H390 would offer ( which I auditioned with LS50s and really liked them) something Like Rega Aethos ? Thanks in advance #1 · Jan 31, 2021 Hi all I am just considering Hegel H190 or H390 for my KEF LS50s ( If money becomes available) ...as I already have Chord Dave ( for my Headphones) ... I can use the DAVE as DAC...as H190 or H390 have their own DAC, I wonder can I spend less on Analoge AMP to get what H190 or H390 would offer ( which I auditioned with LS50s and really liked them) something Like Rega Aethos ? Thanks in advance Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions #2 · Feb 1, 2021 The Hegel 190 should suffice, the 390 seemingly overkill in terms of power for the KEFs. #3 · Feb 1, 2021 Thanks , and as I already have a very good DAC (Dave) , I assume I will get better result connecting the Dave to Hegel? Show more replies 0 Reply #8 · Feb 3, 2021 I'd say the KEF Reference 1 would be a more reasonable pairing with the 390. #10 · Feb 4, 2021 (Edited) Also look at the Naim SuperNait 3. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk #11 · Feb 4, 2021 I have the hegel 300 and am not impressed at a retail of 5500 but its a decent amp. I do wish it had tone controls though. I payed less than half retail which to me is about what its worth. #12 · Feb 4, 2021

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Thanks how is hegel 300 compare to H390? I can get H390 for $4700 ( us$) ...my main question is if I want to use my own DAC with it , will it worth $4700 , although it is good to have DAC on board as in future I might want to use it alone in another room ... as my DAC ( DAVE) mainly been used for my headphones 0 Reply #13 · Feb 6, 2021 (Edited) I'm running a 350w/ch Carver amp on my LS50's, and a 100w/ch NAD M10 on my LS50 Meta pair. Sure, they're rated for up to 100 watts but that means nothing and headroom plus control of the drivers means everything. No amp mentioned stands out as inadequate, and even the lowest-power one (the Naim Supernait 3) is fantastic. I would just consider the features you absolutely need now, and what you may need in the near future. One thing that I want to mention to @glangford is that with the KEF LS50 (and especially the newer LS50 Meta), it's a rare speaker which delivers more and more as the amplifier and source improve. Cost is actually irrelevant because those speakers are widely regarded as one that outperforms its cost by considerable margins as the amplification improves. I have heard speakers that cost 2 to 5 times as much which don't sound any better or worse with a $500 or $5000 amp, but that's not true of the LS50. #14 · Feb 6, 2021 Thanks Thats what I thought that LS50 have more potential than with my Rega Brio at the moment ...so if it was you would you go with Hegel, Luxman or Rega? please note I have Chord Dave as DAC. Show more replies 1 Reply #22 · Feb 8, 2021 I believe either would handle the LS50's easily. The reason is the headroom that Luxman builds into their amps, and of course a class A amp acts upon speakers differently than a class A-B. As @Class A has given you a very good description of how each performs, it comes down to your confidence level with whichever suits your needs and wants best. #31 · Feb 9, 2021 The stock issue probably relates to Covid-19. I know as an example McIntosh is behind in production. Having a good local dealer is always a plus. In my case I've been dealing w/the same store for over 20 years. Any problems I just go to them. The Luxman service here in the USA is excellent. 👍 Insert Quotes Post Reply

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