KEF Launches Wireless Stereo Music System With Integrated Streaming

KEF introduced a wireless stereo music system based on its Uni-Q driver array and Music Integrity Engine that’s due to ship in January. In wireless mode, inter-speaker connection supports 48kHz/24-bit transmission; when connected with an optional wire, the system supports 96kHz/24-bit transmission, said the company. The LSX has built-in access to Spotify Connect and Tidal via using 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi, includes AirPlay 2 for Apple device users and Bluetooth 4.2 with Qualcomm’s aptX codec for other music sources, said the company. The $1,100 system, which includes optical and auxiliary inputs, can access music stored on a networked hard drive or PC via Digital Living Network Alliance, KEF said. It’s controllable by app from Android and iOS devices.