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| Active ATC vs Spendor / Pass Labs Thanks Brad. Budget is a major factor in my choice. Is the Benchmark LA4 preamp a good choice for the 50A ? Or another option was getting a used Chord Hugo TT2 and use that with no preamp. direct into the speakers. | |
| Active ATC vs Spendor / Pass Labs jeffseight 446 posts 06-29-2023 at 01:58pm Try a different speaker with the Pass INT. What speakers did you have in mind ? 80% of my music bus pop, rock, punk, metal and a bit of Americana/Country | |
| Active ATC vs Spendor / Pass Labs Thanks for all the suggestions. I have some thinking to do. I’m leaning towards the ATCSCM50A now, the price is better due to a dealer looking after me price wise due to ordering sight unseen / not being able to demo. | |
| Active ATC vs Spendor / Pass Labs Thanks for that. The ATC was magnificent at loud volume levels, but who listens at that level all day every day ? I think that I’ll take an amp/speaker set up that “can” wig out at high levels, but is just as good at low level background levels. | |
| Accuphase E5000 vs Gryphon Diablo 300 My room is: 26 x 14 x 8 I did think about adding the Ayre AX-5 Twenty to the demo list too. But I heard it was a bit light on for bass / dynamics. | |
| NAIM 282/250DR/HC2DR against Accuphase E5000 Nice, I’m not familiar with that, but I’m sure it’s a wonderful combination. Another even more simple and reduced cables/boxes was an active speaker set up. The ATC SCM50A and say Benchmark LA4 preamp was suggested by my dealer. Not sure I would w... | |
| NAIM 282/250DR/HC2DR against Accuphase E5000 Thanks all, looks like the Accuphase E5000 is the one for me. Especially for the price against the 282/250/HC combo. that VFM is very, very poor in my country. Chayro, May I ask what Integrated amp. you went with ? | |
| NAIM 282/250DR/HC2DR against Accuphase E5000 Thanks for that, the E5000 only really got my interest due to the Kudos UK had the 707 (yes not the 606, but similar I guess) and Accuphase E5000 paired up at a recent HiFi Show and it was a hit apparently. I had a NAIM 252/300/NDS system and the... | |
| Naim Audio system owners - What speakers are you using with Naim? I have a Chord Hugo TT2 as a source. Perhaps that will negate the warmer Supernait 3 somewhat ? | |
| Naim Audio system owners - What speakers are you using with Naim? Oh really ? The 7.2 is dark with Naim, that’s not what I expected. Because the Kudos S20A is supposed to be a bit warmer than the 7.2 as well. I like neutral/slightly dark. But very warm is not my taste at all. Another option was the Audiovector ... | |
| Naim Audio system owners - What speakers are you using with Naim? I’ll be building a new system. I was just wondering if a Naim Supernait 3 (with a HiCapDR eventually) would work well with either a Spendor D7.2 or Kudos Super 20A ? Both speakers are exactly the same price in my part of the world. | |
| AUDIOVECTOR SPEAKERS Thanks for that. My only other choices similar price wise were ATC SCM40 or Spendor D7.2. | |
| AUDIOVECTOR SPEAKERS I’m considering either the Audiovector R1 Arrete vs R3 Signature. Clearly stand mount vs small floorstander and a quality difference. They will have to match a Naim SuoerNAIT3 / Chord Hugo TT2. No chance to audition, which would suit better ? | |
| Magico A3, suggested integrated amp. Sorry, that was my floor to ceiling height. But it’s more than that, about 2.5m high. | |
| Magico A3, suggested integrated amp. Thank you all for these suggestions. The vibe I get is 100W + to do these speakers justice. Even Class A under 100W need not apply. |