You are certainly a fan of ATC speakers. The 100s look awesome. Tell us more about how it all sounds please.
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I’m also wondering how you’re getting on with Beevor’s “Russia”? I love his writing… that one though is so complex!
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Wow - this is a massive speaker… please tell us how it sounds … atc … never heared it. Must do some day
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Looks like we are all interested. With 350 watts per channel active they must be spectacular!
I’ve never been one for ‘describing’ sound quality, I find it difficult but suffice it to say the sense of scale and power is awesome.
Moreover, as I previously had NBLs active driven by 3 250DRs and prior to that active SBLs, I was keen to retain the active sound. To be honest, I would have kept the NBLs but they were a risk given the inability to source replacement parts case of need. I had heard 500 driven Passive speakers previously and preferred the active sound but not with the sub station look of 2 or 3 500s.
At the end of the day therefore the choice was between active Kudos 808s (but see sub station comments above)and the ATCs. At the time it was difficult to arrange a demo of active Kudos and given that I was very satisfied with the ATCs sound wise, I was keen to reduce box count and the cost was very acceptable with trade in then I decided on the ATC route which I have not regretted.
The one potential issue was the size of the listening room, particularly so when I need to have them firing across the room (don’t ask) but this has not proved to be a problem although I don’t think I would take the volume much past 10 on the clock. If in the future I can have them firing down the room I will certainly try that.
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Suffice it to say that I am taking my time!
I don’t think it’s the watts per channel per se but more the fact that every drive unit has it’s own tuned amplification and thus without the need for a complex crossover. ATCs are an outstanding studio developed loudspeaker and moreover compare favourably price wise with more exotic brands.
I think it’s only fair to say to illustrate my preferences that I have never heard a B&W speaker that I could anything like live with and don’t even start me on Focal. I have always enjoyed Kudos when I have heard them so that may give you a comparison start. That is personal preference however.
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That makes so much sense, and the perfect answer! 
Just giving the Nova/Audiovectors a workout with Ayreon’s Into the Electric Castle!! Isn’t retirement wonderful!!
Avec slippers in shot of course!
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To have compared ATC 19A and Focal 1028be with 250dr and 272/XPSDR we were several to prefer the 1028… Sound with more beautiful tones and more Prat, Focal makes excellent studio speakers, read the reviews of Trio6 or 11.
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Camlan, this view needs to go in the “Show us your ATC” thread as well!
Enjoy!!
It is already there but you need to go back to September 22.
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How are those speakers with Naim you think?
In an OC system they could become a little stressful at the top sometimes, but it is not noticeable at all in NC. Neat’s best speaker Imo.
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Good music choice.
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