KEF LS 50 Meta: NAD C 326BEE a good match/stands suggestions

[marco80]

Hi there,

I'm about to replace my Kef IQ 9s with the new LS 50 Metas. I got a NAD C 326BEE (https://nadelectronics.com/product/c-326-stereo-integrated-amplifier/) and plan to place them in a 24 m2 room. Behind the amp, there's usually vinyl or digital from a Topping E30 coming in.

Any thoughts on if the NAD is a good match for the Metas? Also, I need to protect these from my son and am looking for some very sturdy floor stand for them (that maybe don't cost 450 EUR and look good).

Thanks!

Marco

 

[marco80]

Update: Just got some for testing and they work very well together so far!

 

[Darvis]

It depends on how loud you like to listen and ho big your room is I guess... It's not super powerful but should be competent enough.

Stands: any cheap stand that you can fill with something will be very sturdy and even Labrador proof... No promise for kids though.

 

[Kachda]

The Sanus steel foundation stands and Monoprice monolith are ones I see recommended frequently. As long as it is weighted down with some sand/cat litter etc. so that the hollow tubes don't ring, they should do fine.

 

[marco80]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll probably go with a wall mount, for now. Should be fine with these kinds of speakers I've tested setting them pretty close to the wall with the stands. And rather have a not exactly perfect setup than these things hitting the kid...