

That system was carefully put together, working with a local shop, to replace a system that, while very good at checking all the hi-fi boxes, was fatiguing to listen to for any length of time. This is in a smaller system in the man-cave, but my main system consists of Meridian source components and Classe electronics. Not harsh at all, and I am very averse to "forward" or "aggressive" sounding audio gear. I've got a Powernode 2 (same amp section as the 2i, I believe) mated to Elac Debut Reference DBR62 speakers via Anti-cable 2.1. It would be great if someone had experience with the above systems or something else that meets the criteria and doesn't blow the budget. Given that listening to the components from disparate manufacturers can be difficult in the best of times, and with social distancing, these are not the best of times for that activity, my purchase would need to be made somewhere where returns are accepted. Time frame to pull the trigger is about 2 weeks (or around ). Budget does need to stay at around $2000.

I like the PowerNode form factor, but I do have room for a larger box. My requirements are that it should be able to power the aforementioned speakers, and the amp should be ROON ready. I am fairly settled on the PowerNode, but would consider a different setup.
#Bluesound powernode 2i kef ls50 meta upgrade#
However, I have shied away from those options because of zero upgrade options.f I thought about the KREF LS50W and the KREF LSX (nice price of $1000).

Since then I have uppded the budget and am leaning toward an BlueSound PowerNode 2i with either KREF LS50s or B&W 606s. At the time, I was considering a set of SONOS ($400) speakers or a Yamaha 301BL ($300) paired with Polk speakers ($339). A couple of weeks ago, I started a discussion around an office system with a minimal budget.
