For SCM11 that Rega will be more than powerful enough. Is more about the synergy. I drive SCM40 with 110W amp, and don't feel anything's missing, I also compared my amp with some other much more powerful at the dealers place.
I’ve just ordered some ATC SCM11 V2 speakers, polarizing for some people in these forums, perhaps I should have left a trigger warning.
I’m a bit concerned that my current amp, the Rega Elex-R (72.5W into 8 Ohms and 90W into 6 Ohms), might not be powerful enough to drive them. I have a feeling I read that the impedance lies somewhere in-between 6-8 Ohms but I can't find where I read that.
I heard these speakers in person and I thought they sounded incredible to my ears, but I’ve also read many accounts of them sounding flat without the right amp pairing.
The SCM11s have a power requirement of 75-300W, so I am right at the lower end. Billy Woodman said that they work best with Class A/B Amps.
I spent most of my budget on the speakers, so if I need a more powerful amp, the majority would have to come from selling my Rega. I have heard, however, that Rega amps are known for having high-quality current, I’m just not entirely sure what that means in practice. Has anybody tried this pairing already?
Or…
Does anybody have advice on somewhat affordable amp pairings that work well with the SCM11s? I came across a used Hegel H190, which I understand has a high damping factor, possibly helping the speakers perform better at lower volumes?
Any suggestions / advice would be greatly appreciated
Thank you.