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Active ATC vs Spendor / Pass Labs

I had a lovely demo. of a Pass INT 60/ Spendor D9.2.

Had all the musical flow, engagement at all volume levels that I could ever want. A truly impressive demo.

 

But……. I have always wanted an active ATC SCM50A is what I always dreamed of owning with say a Benchmark LA4 Pre. about the same $$$ where I am for either combo.

 

I have heard the ATC - different room and gear. But I didn’t do the all listening levels demo. like I did with the Pass / Spendor. Just at a medium / loud level and was so very impressed. I can’t demo the ATC again, my dealer only orders them as someone wants one from ATC direct due to the current economical environment.

So… will I be unimpressed ordering the ATC at all level listening levels or will it not have the Pass / Spendor engagement factor that we quite frankly very addictive ?

I am really at a crossroad as which way to go.

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audioconnection
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Greetings, Yes the ARC pre amps are superb as a way more affordable pairing. we are running Swiss Made Merason Frerot Dac a Rotel S14 as the Pre amp to the ATC SCM 40 As from a musical standpoint I would not want to change a thing Jethro Tull Aqualung sounds incredibly satisfying Try Steve Wilsons Album To the Bone when these speakers have been properly placed the power response timber and clarity are addictive and great at all volumes.

JohnnyR ATC dealer NJ

 

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