Amp recommendations for KEF R7 speakers

Sounds like you need a preamp too unless I’m missing something. Not a Mac fan here — I heard the Blade 2 with some top Mac electronics and it was rolled off in the highs, which is not characteristic of Blades at all. You might consider a good integrated from the likes of Vitus or Gryphon that are higher level IMHO and will help flesh out the bottom end while never sounding overly bright with your KEFs. Here are a couple good examples…

https://tmraudio.com/components/integrated-amplifiers/vitus-audio-ri-100-stereo-integrated-amplifier-ri100-mm-phono/

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa55a5-gryphon-diablo-300-with-dac-option-solid-state

Best of luck.

Hey, 

You have to audition the amp with the R7s regardless of the brand. That being said. I would try any of the Hegel line. In fact they have a new integrated amp coming out called the 600. I am sure it is awesome. That being said, the old Hegel 590 should be a really good deal. Any of the Hegel line can push those speakers due to the damping factor. Look at past audio show videos. Kef and Hegel are paired together a lot. Just an option. I hope this helped. 

The ad is expired but you should be able to contact the seller.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650001546-musical-fidelity-m5si-integrated-amplifier-black-faceplate-nib/

From my experience with my KEF R5s, they greatly benefit from amps that provide good current and power. I matched mine with an Arcam PA240 initially, then Parasound JC5. Both were good but the JC5 was best of the two.

KEF = analytical, kinda dry, bright, etc (made by technically brilliant nerdydoofy engineers who never got laid in life and don’t understand music)

Pair it with Luxman, Pass or some other Class A stuff that makes everything liquid and breathes life into an analytical/music killer like KEF.