NAD 114
NAD C 370
Wharfedale Denton 80
Been stalking AK for a year. 'Brit stuff' seems a good place to post. Hi!
Current:
B&W DM-7 spkrs. (OG, not MkII variant)
KEF 103.2 spkrs. (banana plug variant)
2 Rotel CD decks (1070; 1072)
Fondly remembered:
Rogers JR-149 spkrs.
Quad 33/405 pre/main (@1979 models; 'Mod Squad' re-worked)
Rega Planar 3 (@1983, I think?)
Forgotten:
[Misc. Rotel gear]
Just made a switch from B&W to ATC and picked up a pair of SCM11 v2 speakers to pair with my Musical Fidelity A5 Int Amp
These are powerfully resolving speakers - in a good way. I'll agree with other comments I've read; not bright but straight forward 'honest' - everything is revealed. Every texture of every note and harmonic can be heard. I kept saying to myself "wow - never heard that before".
I spent the first portion of listening with no subwoofer and was impressed as other reviews noted that the bass down to 50Hz is taut, controlled, and clear - but there isn't much extension. below that.
With the sub on the soundstage became more expansive, anchored and balanced; the overall presentation of the music was much better. More "wow".
You know how in some complex and layered music you can hear certain lines of instruments when there is a bit of space, but that sometimes they can get mixed (and lost) when all the other layers come together? The SCM11v2 makes it easy to follow any layer any time, all the time; or if you want let the layers mix together - you, the listener can decide.
If the track mix is dull, or bright, or narrow - that's exactly what you're gonna hear. If it's spacious, well mixed, balanced - the sonic result is startling.