Ayre AX-7e with KEF Reference 1s or LS50 Metas

Downsizing in the media room came from the realization that we mostly watched streamed programs and movies in that room and listened to music in the living room using KEF LS50 W2.  I replaced the LS50 W2 with LS60 in the living room and installed a Sony HT A9 in the media room.  But I would like to have an audio setup in the media room.  My listening is mostly jazz and classical at low to moderate levels, rarely pushed hard, and never with the AX-7e.  I think the LS50 Metas would be more than adequate, but I'm reluctant to give up my Reference 1s.

dbphd

Keep me posted on the Gear that you plan to sell.

Happy Listening!

jafant,

Lots of stuff to sell, but from immediate downsizing it’s Ayre QX-5, KX-5, VX-5 Twenties. I’m at a decision crossroad about the KEF Reference 1s or the LS50 Metas. I know the Ayre AX-7e integrated pairs well with the L50 Metas, but I haven’tt tried it with the Reference 1s. My plan is USB from the Nucleus to an Ayre QB-9 DAC then XLR to the AX-7e. Given everything is in the media room, it would be trivial to try this link with the Reference 1s.

PS: The white LS60 in the living room is superb. I usually listen at moderate levels, but the Verde Requiem revealed how big the LS60 can sound -- wow! I will sell the maroon LS50 W2 and stands.