KEF Blade Meta One

On 9/8/2024 at 2:49 PM, Iving said:

I am interested in replacing Snell Type A III, and have Blades on my shortlist. I haven't yet heard them.

Me neither, although I’ve owned other KEF models in the past. I loved my bi-amped Snell Type A’s in the last century before I converted to active speakers: Meridian’s new DSP9 today, which I consider to be extremely transparent and neutral. And I’ve tweaked sources to the point where I don’t hear them anymore.

Yes, DSP9 will accept an analog source (although I use AES/EBU). Yes, they are curvy and narrow around the drivers to minimize cabinet diffraction. Yes, with four DACs and 1,260 watts built-in, they are competitively priced considering the cost of truly excellent electronics.
 

Meridian is confirmed as one the exhibitors at this year’s UK Audio Show on 5th/6th October, 2024, at Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club, Daventry Road, Staverton, Daventry, Northampton, NN11 6JT along with Focal and others, but I don’t see KEF.