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Are ATC SCM-7's equal to Dynaudio Audience 52's?

I'm buying a pair of ATC SCM-7's on the basis of several reviews. I have to buy them online because there are no dealers near me, and I'm getting a very good price.

The "What Hi Fi?" April 2003 review of moderately priced standmount speakers gave them an excellent rating and review. I have a NAD C372 integrated and I listen to a lot of opera, classical, and world music.

Does anyone have these speakers and are they satisfied with the sound? Originally I was comparing them to Dynaudio 52's. But now I'm considering some more expensive options--several models of Spendor's--S3/5e or S5e and used Dynaudio Contour 1.3se--all much more money than I had planned to spend!! Any advice?
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Ecce, ATC SCM 7 strong in Mid , weak in high extention
It requires very high current amplifer to push the bass unit(the bass unit magnetic is even larger than the diameter of the woofer bass unit!) . So i dont think your NAD can drive it well. That why people suggest use Active ACT speaker in some cases.

Personally using Dyna 1.3se with Sim I-5 have good result except power. However , Dyna also need high quality and current to sound their best . I did part my Dyna with a Rotel 1090 amplifier with a poor result.

Spendor may be easily to part with amplifier and have a typical British sound character , which is warm and good image. I think NAD is not bad with Spendor.
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