Are the KEF Blade/Blade 2 Metas a Significant Upgrade from Blade?

@audiobrian He did say that he sometimes likes the old Blade more. I forgot the reason for that but I do know that the changes in the new Blade are right up my alley. Not that I have an issue with the old Blade.

The dealer confirmed to me that my KRELL DUO 175XD is really not powerful enough for the Blade. As did the old COO of KRELL. So I am putting up my 175XD up for sale tonight. 

I wouldn't count out the Krell without trying it. I think the Michi would be sonically inferior to your Krell and the blades are surprisingly efficient, specifically with most full range speakers if my amp isn't strong enough I hear it as a lack of balance in the bass, not so with the blades. 

I liked the Kef Reference 5 Meta better than the Kef Blade 2 Meta

@rick2000 What was the difference for you? I have heard both myself (prior to Meta).

@yyzsantabarbara  The Kef Reference 5 Meta's had a bigger soundstage and were more musical engaging than the Kef Blade 2 Meta's