after couple of months with the ATOM, I’m very pleased with it, but have a Sonus Faber Concertino MKI which lacks little bit of soundstage or whatever it calls. Miss Jazz Horns sound, and listening at low volumes (came from 300B with High DB speakers), anyways I’m super pleased with this (replaced a 30K€ system).
So I need a good small speakers which can be placed close to wall.
I’m also thinking in jump to NOVA in this year or 2022…
What You think about Focal Aria 906 and ProAc Tablette 10 signature as a replacement for “old” Concertino’s ? What would You think I’m getting or missing? And for the Nova?
BTW: Bought a Technics SL-1500C and I’m also delighted, with Ortofon Concorde Century and AT VM750SH, so funny! Not saying this sound as big pr 3D like my old system but hey, 90%!
Tab 10’s on good stands in the right (small) room sound amazing. If you want more bass I’d look up the line to some of the ported designs. Having said that I love the bass Tab10’s make.
It’s very simple to use jumper leads if you don’t like the biwire links, though I agree single wired crossovers would be better. A lot of ProAc speakers are exported and biwiring is very popular in those markets for some reason.
To the OP: I have Tablette 10 Signatures and am delighted with them. As to whether you’d prefer them, or the Focals, to your Sonus Fabers I’ve no idea. You’ll need to listen and decide.
The 10s are not particularly efficient and I use a Supernait 3 with mine. Should you decide to improve on the Atom, it’s worth looking at an ND5XS2 and Nait XS3 as an alternative to the Nova. Or a Supernait 3 of course.
Speaker choice is very personal. I once spent an hour and a half comparing two systems at a dealer’s. Sitting next to me throughout was another customer and we both agreed on the different characteristics of the two systems. But we disagreed on which system we preferred. So, if at all possible, choose with your own ears rather than what you read.
If you want another suggestion for a speaker brand to audition to go with an Atom, I would add Neat, particularly the very small Iota Alphas. Not sure if they’re readily available where you are, though.
I’d also agree with @hungryhalibut that, if you’re thinking about a Nova, consider also a ND5XS2 and Nait XS. Not only might you prefer the sound of the XS setup, but it also offers lots more scope for moving on if the upgrade bug strikes.
I already think about Heresy III from Klipsch and Tannoy Prestige Stirling. Sometimes miss HIGH DB… and low volume listening sessions where I can hear everything during the night, not pushing hard the wheel volume.