Haven't heard the KEF R11s but did do about an hour of seat-time with the R7s. I've done a fair amount of seat-time with KEF, B&W and other British speakers, over the years. The only British speakers I've ever spent serious seat-time with and liked, thus far, were Monitor Audio (i.e. Silver 300 and 500) but that's just me. As I'm sure you know, more than anything else in audiophile land, speakers are a very subjective choice. Different ears like different sound signatures and, of course, a lot depends upon your room dimensions, acoustics, component chain and musical preferences. Best is what sounds best to YOU! Your ears will tell you everything you need to know.
I currently have a McIntosh MA5200 in my main system and absolutely love it! The only things I've heard around its price point in controlled auditions that could compete (IMHO) are the Simaudio Moon Neo 340 IX and a Luxman whose model number I can't remember. The Musical Fidelity M6si was very nice, too, but I heard that one in another shop with different speakers and different room acoustics. Not a fair shoot-out. Also did about 3 hours seat-time with a MAC MA5300 which is basically the same as the MA5200 but with the advantage of the option for an upgraded DAC. I heard the Simaudio Moon with the ML Motion 60XTi and that was REALLY nice! If you can afford that combo I don't see how you'd be disappointed there. However, as with the Krell amp, you might want to shoot higher for speakers with that one. That Simaudio's current supply is outstanding! You might want to schedule some seat-time with Revel speakers for that one.
It's really fun helping other people spend their money! LOL! Good luck!
I currently have a McIntosh MA5200 in my main system and absolutely love it! The only things I've heard around its price point in controlled auditions that could compete (IMHO) are the Simaudio Moon Neo 340 IX and a Luxman whose model number I can't remember. The Musical Fidelity M6si was very nice, too, but I heard that one in another shop with different speakers and different room acoustics. Not a fair shoot-out. Also did about 3 hours seat-time with a MAC MA5300 which is basically the same as the MA5200 but with the advantage of the option for an upgraded DAC. I heard the Simaudio Moon with the ML Motion 60XTi and that was REALLY nice! If you can afford that combo I don't see how you'd be disappointed there. However, as with the Krell amp, you might want to shoot higher for speakers with that one. That Simaudio's current supply is outstanding! You might want to schedule some seat-time with Revel speakers for that one.
It's really fun helping other people spend their money! LOL! Good luck!