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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?
kcpellethead
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oregonpapa
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^^^
Bedroom and office systems are a lot of fun. 

Don't know about the rest of your choices, but the small Kef speakers play music. I think you'll enjoy them a lot. Pick your stands carefully ... they make a difference.

Frank
jburidan
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That's a good speaker for the money :)
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audiotroy
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Kpellethead there are some great choices Naim Atom $3300 compact fantatic sound amp dac streamer.


New Nad C568 pre blue os ess sabre dac dirac room correction Nuprime Sta 9 $600 amp fantastic package.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ 

kcpellethead OP
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@oregonpapa - leaning towards Sound Anchor stands.  I'll take performance over looks every time.

@audiotroy - have read about the Uniti Atom, but thought the LS50 would respond better to more power.  Will look into that other option.  Appreciate the recommendations.
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mapman
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You could build around the active version of ls50 and  save space and money invested.  
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