ATCs are great speakers. It’s true that you need a powerful amp to drive them, but don’t be discouraged. There are a variety of brands that match up well, mostly because they can bring a little warmth or musicality to the very clear, transparent sound of the Atc‘s. It all depends on what you like. Some ears are partial to a monitor and some prefer a sound that has been colored.The sensitivity issue is one that’s on the minds of certain posters here, but is by no means a universal approach to component choice. Personally, I think that getting the speaker you like and then finding an amp to match is a better way to go versus pick one based on sensitivity or price or reputation or anything else.
As far as specific amp brands go, one approach is to use another British company like musical fidelity. Another is to just go look in the amp reviews on Google and you’ll start noticing certain ones that come up over and over such as Hegel. If you end up spending a disproportionate amount on the amp versus the speakers, who cares as long as it sounds good to you.
As far as specific amp brands go, one approach is to use another British company like musical fidelity. Another is to just go look in the amp reviews on Google and you’ll start noticing certain ones that come up over and over such as Hegel. If you end up spending a disproportionate amount on the amp versus the speakers, who cares as long as it sounds good to you.