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ATC SCM 40 vs. ATC SCM 50

Has anyone compared these two models?
I've heard SCM40 and I've been imporessed! So I'm interested in the bigger ones because they are in my budget for spekers. They cost much more and they are from the Tower series which is the highest line of ATC spekers so they must be even better than the wonderful SCM40.
Any opinions? :)
julianj
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stanwal
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The ATC 50 and 100 are available as kits from Wilmslow audio in England. They use to offer the active versions as kits also but they are no longer in the catalog. I have been thinking about getting some built myself. You can buy the whole package but it would probably be more practical to get the cabinet made here. If you are handy or have a good woodworking shop nearby this might be the way to go.
dtsag
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Only the 50 and up is the real deal. Get the active 50SL if you can.
kinn
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i have the 20's, i heard the 35's and 40's, and they lack a bit of extra details due to the change in tweeters, but still sound freakishly amazing. I believe that 50 and up will be the REAL DEAL. The details and clarity of the 20's plus an even more pronounced midrange, and a huge bass driver for amazing bass impact and superb dynamics!

AHHHH..ATC is a speaker for LIFE!
julianj OP
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I prefer the passive. I won't miss the pleasure of trying different amps. :)
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shadorne
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I prefer the passive. I won't miss the pleasure of trying different amps. :)

No problem - but consider that you can still play with your source and preamps (tubes etc). ATC built in power amps run class A to two-thirds power - three amps per speaker - something you will find hard to achieve in a powerful but separate class A power amp.
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