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Are ATC SCM-7's equal to Dynaudio Audience 52's?

I'm buying a pair of ATC SCM-7's on the basis of several reviews. I have to buy them online because there are no dealers near me, and I'm getting a very good price.

The "What Hi Fi?" April 2003 review of moderately priced standmount speakers gave them an excellent rating and review. I have a NAD C372 integrated and I listen to a lot of opera, classical, and world music.

Does anyone have these speakers and are they satisfied with the sound? Originally I was comparing them to Dynaudio 52's. But now I'm considering some more expensive options--several models of Spendor's--S3/5e or S5e and used Dynaudio Contour 1.3se--all much more money than I had planned to spend!! Any advice?
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celtic66
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I've listened extensively to these speakers with moderately priced ASL tube gear and some decent CD player. They were wonderful. Best cone speakers by far in that price range with excellent detail, treatment of vocals and piano.

They are citical to the front end and material quality. Also very hard to drive with inferior equipment. Best imaging I've ever heard from a small monitor.

The Spendors are also very good, less critical of front end and more managable as far as amplification.
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