System 1: Elegant Streaming + Precision Imaging

This system blends integrated streaming convenience with exceptional speaker design and thoughtful signal transmission. It’s designed for listeners who want all-in-one ease, great tonal balance, and precision imaging without fussing over separate components. Each element is chosen to create a satisfying and cohesive listening experience for music and movies alike.

System Components

Marantz M-1 – Streaming Amplifier with Built-In Music Services

At the heart of the system is the Marantz M-1, a fully featured streaming amplifier that combines high-resolution digital playback, network streaming, and stereo amplification in a single elegant package. With built-in support for major streaming services and integrated DAC circuitry, the M-1 eliminates the need for a separate streamer or preamplifier. Its advanced amplification stage delivers clean power with a warm, musical tonal balance — ideal for nearfield and medium room listening. The simplicity of having streaming and power in one component means fewer cables, fewer boxes, and more focus on the music itself.

$1500

Pair of black KEF LS50META bookshelf speakers with copper-colored Uni-Q drivers and rounded edges.

Pair of titanium gray KEF LS50META bookshelf speakers with red concentric driver units.

Pair of Mineral White KEF LS50META bookshelf speakers with copper-colored Uni-Q drivers.

Close-up of KEF LS50META speaker in mineral white with copper Uni-Q driver and black surround.

Close-up of KEF LS50META speaker cone in mineral white with red Uni-Q driver and textured surround.

Close-up of KEF LS50META speaker cone in metallic copper with black outer ring and matte black casing.

Mineral white KEF LS50META bookshelf speakers with gold-tone drivers and smooth curved edges.

Pair of moss green KEF LS50META bookshelf speakers with copper-colored Uni-Q drivers and curved edges.

KEF LS50 Meta – Standmount Speakers with Metamaterial Technology

The KEF LS50 Meta stands at the reference point of compact loudspeaker design. Featuring KEF’s patented Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), the LS50 Meta dramatically reduces unwanted port noise and distortion, resulting in clearer bass, more precise imaging, and effortless midrange detail. These standmount speakers are known for their wide soundstage, coherent imaging, and engaging tonality, making them versatile across genres — from jazz and classical to rock and electronic music.

$1598

Colour

Product Details

Pair of minimalist Mineral White KEF S2 floor stands with square top plates and base, featuring adjustable feet.

Crimson red KEF S2 floor stands with square base and top plate for LS Series speakers.

Pair of carbon black KEF S2 floor stands with sturdy square bases and top plates for LS Series speakers.

Pair of Royal Blue KEF S2 floor stands with square base and top plate, designed for LS Series speakers.

Pair of titanium gray KEF S2 floor stands with square bases and top plates for LS Series speakers.

Mineral white KEF S2 floor stand holding LS Series bookshelf speaker with copper driver cone and square base.

Carbon black KEF S2 floor stands holding LS Series bookshelf speakers with gold drivers.

Pair of carbon black KEF S2 floor stands with integrated speaker mounts and sturdy rectangular bases.

Pair of sleek black KEF S2 floor stands holding bookshelf speakers in a modern living room setting.

KEF S2 Stands – Engineered Positioning for Precision

The KEF S2 stands are designed specifically to optimise the LS50 Meta’s performance. They position the speakers at the ideal listening height and provide a solid, vibration-controlled platform that enhances focus and soundstage depth. Good stands are critical for small standmounts: they help reduce cabinet interaction with the floor and allow the speakers to deliver maximum resolution and musical impact.

$649

Colour

Product Details

Black speaker cables with transparent hard-wired connectors featuring red and black color-coded tips.

Transparent HWSC – Speaker Cables for Musical Authority

Transparent’s HWSC speaker cables play a vital role in preserving the system’s clarity and rhythm. These cables are engineered for low noise and wide bandwidth transmission, ensuring what leaves the amplifier arrives at the LS50 Meta with minimal distortion or signal loss. The result is a natural, uncoloured sound that retains detail, dynamics, and tonal coherence — a perfect complement to the Marantz’s warm amplification and the KEF’s precise imaging.

$174

Size

Product Details

System Characteristics

Integrated Streaming & Amplification: The Marantz M-1’s built-in streaming simplifies setup while delivering high-resolution music playback without the need for additional components.
Precision Imaging: KEF’s Uni-Q driver array and MAT technology in the LS50 Meta deliver a holographic soundstage and controlled midrange detail.
Optimised Positioning: KEF S2 stands ensure speakers are heard as intended, with improved imaging and depth.

Signal Integrity: Transparent HWSC speaker cables preserve the connection between amplifier and speakers, supporting clarity and timing.

Ideal For

Listeners who want streaming convenience with high performance
Small to medium listening spaces
Music lovers who enjoy detail, clarity, and connection to recordings

Users who value a clean system architecture without excess components

Why These Products Work Together

The Marantz M-1’s all-in-one design reduces complexity while delivering excellent digital and analogue performance, making it perfect for those who want streaming without separate devices.
The KEF LS50 Meta provides standmount clarity and rhythmic precision that matches the M-1’s character — balanced, articulate, and engaging.
KEF S2 stands help the LS50 Meta perform at its best by positioning drivers at ideal listening height and reducing vibration.

Transparent HWSC cables ensure the audio signal stays clean, natural, and engaging across the system.

System Summary

This system pulls together streaming convenience, refined amplification, and precise loudspeaker design into one elegant solution. It’s ideal for listeners seeking a high-quality, approachable hi-fi experience that remains compact and visually understated while delivering remarkable musical engagement.