High End 2017: Arcam and KEF

KEF demonstrated their flagship Muon mk2 loudspeakers, triamped by three Arcam P49 power amplifiers, each in bridged mode.

The system effortlessly produced a dynamic, full range sound with a wide, deep soundstage and good image height. The sound was highly resolved, as befits a flagship loudspeaker, but, while they were impressive, it was difficult to fully assess the Muon mk2s, due to the unfamiliar music used in the demo.

Also demonstrated in the same space were the KEF LS50 Wireless loudspeakers. These speakers produced a very musical sound and surprised with their ability to fill the room and produce excellent bass, which was satisfying, though it obviously couldn't reach the bottom octave.

KEF Muon mk2 and a stack of three Arcam P49 power amplifiers, each in bridged mode.

Arcam Solo Music and Solo Movie 5.1.

Arcam A29, A39 and A49 integrated amplifiers.

Arcam C49 preamplifier and P49 power amplifier.

Arcam UDP411 BluRay disc player, AVR 850 AV reciever, and P429 four channel power amplifier.

Arcam CDS27 CD player and SR250 stereo AV receiver.

KEF LS50 Wireless in different colours.

Closeup of the Uni-Q driver of the KEF LS50 Wireless, showing the 'tangerine' waveguide.

© Wayne Butcher

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