Active ATC vs Spendor / Pass Labs


I had a lovely demo. of a Pass INT 60/ Spendor D9.2.

Had all the musical flow, engagement at all volume levels that I could ever want. A truly impressive demo.

 

But……. I have always wanted an active ATC SCM50A is what I always dreamed of owning with say a Benchmark LA4 Pre. about the same $$$ where I am for either combo.

 

I have heard the ATC - different room and gear. But I didn’t do the all listening levels demo. like I did with the Pass / Spendor. Just at a medium / loud level and was so very impressed. I can’t demo the ATC again, my dealer only orders them as someone wants one from ATC direct due to the current economical environment.

So… will I be unimpressed ordering the ATC at all level listening levels or will it not have the Pass / Spendor engagement factor that we quite frankly very addictive ?

I am really at a crossroad as which way to go.

rfc

ATC is a great speaker co with among the best midrange I've ever experienced at any price --even in its current entry level series.  Too bad they are not more well known in the U.S.

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.

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.

great, we will look for your pair in the for sale used ads in a few months... 🤣😂

just kidding... i do hope you enjoy them

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jeffseight

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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