Choosing between ATC or Emerald Physics


In the upgrade process of a secondary system for the living room, I'm planning to change the speakers. Actually the components are: a tunned Oppo as transport, Paradisea DAC, a recently arrived Wyred 4 Sound STI-1000 integrated amp, Opera Mezza bookshelves... the matching is excelent and the system sounds very, very good with the new amp.

Previously I selected 2 speakers: ATC SCM-19 and Emerald Physics CS3. Now I have to choose between them... any suggestions ??
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Showing 1 response by loftarasa

Why not stay with the Operas? I don't know the Emeralds but the ATCs sound stunning with well recorded material. But I also haven't heard your amp, and yet I know Operas are always meant to sound kind of laid back, so maybe that's a synergy you want to keep. ATCs need a monster amp to sound best, and are not often described as polite, really. Perhaps also look at Spendor.

An audition is always better.