So each of them will benefit from going up the Naim ladder, and it might be that your 11s would satisfy you with this upgrade, but I suggest a demo would be sensible to know for sure. The qualities of the ATCs (all 3 models, and beyond) are such that they will all respond to an upgrade / change in amplification. IMO it is not a matter of any of them requiring any more 'careful partnering' or more powerful amplification. It's worth pointing out (without trying to start any arguing) that David is not a particular fan of the 40s and certainly prefers the 11s and 19s. The 40s use ATC's stunning studio soft dome mid driver. To the OP, David describes the driver differences accurately. Only trying out these options will you know which route to take. ![]() I think it'd be worth popping along to your dealer to try your combo out with 11's and 19's, and then try alternative amplification if you feel the need. They will certainly require better amplification in order to get the most from them. Your room size is borderline for these, depending on the volumes needed. The SCM40's are a little different to it's little brothers, and as a result requires a little more careful partnering. Personally, I think you'll find the SCM11's will improve if you beef up your amplification, so certainly a Supernait/SuperUniti will get more from them, or you can add a power amplifier to what you already have. You may find that with more capable amplification, the SCM11's might be fine.Įven for SCM11's, I would usually recommend the Nait XS as a starting point - and obviously the same would go for the SCM19's. They're the same efficiency as your SCM11's, so they won't sound any louder for a given volume in comparison, but they will have a little more presence in the lower registers. Basically, cleaner, clearer, more headroom (mid/bass) and they'll reach down a little deeper too. You have a larger mid/bass driver on the SCM19 (their SL spec driver they use in their higher end models), and you get extra cabinet volume too. Please, tell me what your opinions about all this. i guess scm40 would be too much for the room, and would require EVEN better amplifications. i also have upraded from scm7 and i find 11 even more enjoyable, so although everything is ok, except maybe for a little more bass, i am thinking of stretching this enjoyment even further !ĭo you think that i should try and change naim with another -non-naim- amp together with scm19 ? (finding the family of atc standmounters so fine i am ONLY considering ATC, especially 19. You know, being a fan of the classic bbc sound (harbeth or stirling nowadays) i find myself suprised (!) to enjoy to such extent the sound of the atc monitors (in this secondary system). ![]() Will upgrading xs to supernait (so the matched system would be scm19) also help ? So questions are : are atc-smc19 any better than 11 ? i mean will they sound even louder and refined as the 11's ? Room size (home office) is about 3x4 meters. Sound is fine but i think that by upgrading amp and speakers it might be even. plenty of sources (main being my pc), a Naim XS and a pair of atc-scm11 on atakama hms2 stands. I am thinking of upgrading my secondary system.
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