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ATC SCM 11 Vs SCM 19...Need immediate suggestion
hmm, I'm wondering while people keep emphasize the ATC SCM is great speakers, but they keep selling it? What is the obvious weaknesses they cannot bear? Outlook? Indeed it looks a bit rough and oily near the woofer I guess? 
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@soundworksltd The Focal Aria 906 using metal tweeters right? Any problem with gear matching? I feel the build quality can be better if made in wood veneer cabinet, feel very cushion look to me at this price, not cheap 
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@hddg It looks a bit funky definitely, but the 6.5in woofer suit me well, not too big not too small, but price really not cheap, there is XTZ dealer here at Malaysia, let me see if any used pair on sale 
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@gregfmc Unfortunately, Tyler Acoustics speakers is not seen anywhere, even my neighbor country Singapore, hmm quite a low profile brand here at Malaysia? 
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@jayctoy  That's what I heard from someone too, it seem the LS50 need a proper amp to sing, but I still think that driver unit will somehow limited in bass presentation 
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Few DAC I had listened: JDS Labs ODAC, Stone Acoustics UD110v2, Fostex HP-A3, along with Yamaha A-S801 built-in SABRE DAC, my favourite is the Fostex HP-A3, more expensive DAC I dare not to try 
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@billybob7088 Yeah, I'm finding a set, but not available anywhere, Epic 1 I seen a pair, but condition not very good, the Epic 2 seem pretty big? This is my medium room setup: https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-38/post-437138-1456557949.jpg 
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@knownothing  Actually both Wharfedale Denton & Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 works well with Fostex HP-A3 DAC/preamp + Marantz PM6005, I'm not replacing both, I'm looking for another system for medium room setup. I agree DAC maybe one of the reason ... 
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@tak1 Thanks for your suggestion, actually I got take into consideration for the speaker, but I still dun like how it look and need to sound better with the phase plug, and the ribbon tweeters does not look ok to me too, besides that, I'm not able... 
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@shadorne I'm eyeing on ATC SCM11 v2, price is not cheap but at least affordable, I read somewhere claimed that this is a redesigned for home users and more forgiving to listen compare higher end pro series like SCM20 and models beyond that, what ... 
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@stanwal  I think Spendor speakers is great, but not sure the modern design still keep the bloodline and heritage 
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@seanheis1 Yeah, only read good things about the JBL Studio 530, but I honestly do not like the look and how it is put on stands 
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@seanheis1 You are right on that, the Denton really lack dynamic if really need to go extreme sometimes, can be a bit laid back for some 
Yamaha A-S500 85WPC Easily Driving ATC SCM11 v2
I'm eyeing on ATC SCM11 v2, but I'm not sure the Yamaha A-S801 can do the job nicely? Without sacrificing some of my poorer recording source materials? I'm using the built-in DAC of Yamaha, everything simple and straightforward, what do you guys t... 
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@4play The metal tweeters could be the concern for me, as I'm using a Yamaha A-S801, may sound bright on some materials?