ATC active vs. passive

Recently had a chance to hear ATC SCM 40 and was very impressed with exceptional midrange, top end detail, accuracy and near perfect timbre.

Would like to get a bigger ATC but nowhere to audition in the Northeast.

What can I expect from a bigger ATC SCM50 and up.

Active vs. passive ? I have good amplification, Push pull 100W amp and SET 50w.

ei001h10-25-2024 5:20am

oliver_reid Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 71 posts 10-26-2024 at 09:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @lonemountain I have the smaller SCM 19’s bi-amped using the connectors on the speakers. Does bi-amping bring some part of the improvements of the active version? I find the accuracy and imaging to be excellent. The speakers ’disappear’ Solo piano sounds like it is the room. I have extra speakers for HT and sometimes I feel sure the surround speakers are being used when listening to regular 2-channel.