I recently posted my experience auditioning the active version of these speakers and loved them. John Rutan at Audio Connection in Verona, NJ has both the active and passive versions on the floor. I think the actives sound much better, but they are also about $5k more. Of course, you could then sell your amp.
ATC SCM40
With ringing in the New Year, I am thinking on trying the ATC SCM40 speakers. This is a huge speaker budget plunge for me but before I make a final decision, I want to see what you think on this model? Currently I have the Vandersteen 2ci
which they sound great powered by an Adcom GFA-5500 amp and a Rotel RC-995 preamp.