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They are definitely a bit special in my view. Better than any of the contemporary KEF 'Reference' models of the time. Online user opinions suggest I'm not the only one who thinks so. Good ones getting scarce now and prices are on the up!Originally Posted by Lawrence001
Sound like something I'd like
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Even the budget KEFs from that late 70s early 80s period were well engineered.
I had the Cadenzas for a while, a friend has them now and they are just outstanding in his open plan house, you'd think he'd paid thousands for them.
Although if KEF have ever done a properly bad speaker I can't think of it. Even those little Eggs were good.
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The Cadenzas were the forerunner to the Reference 104 and 104AB, which in turn led to the Calinda, another speaker that has yet to receive proper recognition. They were pretty decent. I never quite came to terms with the 'rubbery' bass from the ABR in the Cadenza and 104s, but I think it was better controlled in the Calinda.
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Ah right it was the Calinda I had not the Cadenza. I always get them mixed up.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
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There's a tidy set of Calindas not far from me for less than £200. I might get tempted.
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Hello Geoff. Hope you are well. What system are you using nowadays?
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Hi Shane, hope all is well. How's Wales?
I've got two systems rigged up. KEF on the end of the NAD in one room and Monitor Audio with Promitheus TVC and Alphason Adonis power amp in the other. Plugging whichever CD player suits me at the time.
What are you using?
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Hello Geoff.
I'm alright. Still adjusting to Wales. I miss Torquay a little bit.
I have a pair of Dali Spektor 1 Speakers packed away. Also got a NAD C516BEE CD Player lying around. Might think about getting the Vista Spark Amplifier - http://www.vista-audio.com/products/Spark/index.htm
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Well the Monitor Audio R852 MD speakers were collected by the new owner today. He seemed rather chuffed.
I have slightly mixed feelings, as they were sounding pretty damn good on some Christine Collister and K D Lang this morning. Female vocals suited them well.
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what you using now mate? kefs?
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