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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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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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audiotroy
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Mapman you are correct but where is the fun in that? 

Also the passives with a seperate amplifier will not pidgeon hole you in having to keep the LS 50, so the OP could if he wants to upgrae to an even better pair of loudspeakers and have real fun outfitting this room with a cool secondary system which may be able to evolve over time.

Dave and Troy
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jetter
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You mention the Schitt Vidar, I am getting interested in the class A Schitt amp that I understand will be coming out later this year.
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