I have the Cambridge Azur 851W driving KEF REFERENCE 1’s. The plan is to eventually run a pair in vertical bi-amp. This would be $3400 for the pair and provide 4 channels of amplification. I’ve done this similar configuration with two other systems I have to good effect.
As for the gain cell input on the M700’s… I’m not a fan of the distortion it adds. I beta tested the gain cell DAC and found it tiring to listen to for just an hour and eventually had to send it back.
I realize, not everyone will find it fatiguing. We have different hearing and taste in music but I audition and use gear that provides as much detail without becoming harsh with increased volume or marginal recordings. I don’t mean to say everything needs to sound good. A poor recording can’t be fixed, only skipped but a system should not add to the discomfort. If you know what I mean.
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