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Naim and Elac Adante, Wow

The new Elac Adantes are creating a lot of buzz both good and bad.

We were mixed on the speakers initially as certain sonic aspects were fantastic while others were less then satisfactory.

The Adante AS 61 has a relatively low sensitivity so we thought 40 watts will not be enough.

Surprise the Naim Uniti Atom with Wireworld cables produced an intoxicating sound.

The Atom is warm and punchy so the combo matched perfectly.

Elac and Naim fantastic together and affordable.

3k amp which includes dac and streamer,  plus 2.5k speakers other then cables and stands this combo would make a lot of people very happy.

We would urge prospective Adante purchasers to seek out this combo these two products mesh while other combos of electronics with the Adantes may be why some people are not liking the speakers.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
audiotroy

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motberg
18 posts
 
These are looking pretty good for me, as I have a warm/neutral setup currently with a NOS DAC, and 250 WPC amp.. with SS and tube preamp options...

What do you think about nearfield use, like 2 meters ?

This would be in a dedicated, single position, heavily treated, 4.3 x 3.3 meter room with high ceiling. 

TIA!
motberg
18 posts
 
tomic601.. thanks for the comments.. have you heard the Maggies or Vandersteen´s vs. the Adantes?

Although I am not interested in those particular USA brands, it would be helpful any comparisons as I understand they are well regarded..

I am also considering the KEF R500 as I am using smallish monitors now (running fullrange with 2 small subs low passed at 40 hz.)... and miss the larger presentation of floor standers... to me a large and layered soundstage is a high priority.

motberg
18 posts
 
Audiotroy .. thanks for the info.. as for my personal perspective;

1) I listen to mostly progressive rock
2) My current front end and room seem maybe a good match for the Adante based on your comments.
3) My current speakers are M&D Ruby monitors, I like them a lot and my
in-room measured response looks similar to the Adante review published response.
4) I live in China.. so would prefer a good value speaker made here. (Thus also considering the R500.. but I need check which works well at around 2 meters listening distance).
5) I am over 60 yo... so some natural treble rise maybe not a problem.. also I have experience working live bands and recording, so understand exactly what you are referring to concerning the dynamics of snare hits, etc.

So I will definitely be giving these a serious audition somewhere that has a proper amp attached..

Thanks again!
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