I wonder which would be the ideal solution for better performance. So basically I am trying to decide between pairing KEF LS 50 with Gold Note DS-10/PA-10 combo or getting LS50 Wireless II and connecting to it via network. Gold Note has a series of products that follow the same design language, a power supply and an amp (PA10 and PSU10 EVO), for the 10 series. I want to extend the existing system so that I can switch the music between my headphones and a pair of bookshelf speakers depending on the situation. I already have a headphone system that consists of a Violectric V590 Pro & Gold Note DS-10 that is connected to a Roon Core running on an Intel NUC. I am also having some trouble choosing between the two. Sorry to resurrect a one month old thread but didn't want to start a new discussion based on the same topic. I would, however, recommend a decent USB cable to take full advantage of this setup. In short, I think the W1 on USB will sound better than a W2 on other inputs, for a lot cheaper. I have heard the W2 in a shop for a good 30 minutes, but not compared directly both systems side by side, so you may want to check with people who have tried both - as long as they have tried the USB input on the W1, which is the critical point IMO. If your source can output lossless to USB, I would still buy the LS-50 W1 today. However, regarding the LS-50 W2 - I think the LS-50 W1 can be found much cheaper nowadays, and they have a USB input (which the LS-50 W2 doesn’t) which is superior to all other inputs on that speaker/system. ![]() ![]() I agree with other comments above that the built-in amplification on the LS-50 Wireless (1 or 2) is far superior to most entry-level amplification, and it is perfectly integrated to the speaker(s) in a way that is difficult to match without spending at least twice that amount.
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