Amplifier for ATC SCM11s

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Hi

I'm looking for an amplifier to match my ATC SCM11s. I usually listen to music through Apple Music so it must be compatible. I'd say my budget is around £500 - £1000.

Any suggestions or solutions?

 

[ChrisIRL]

Provided you listen at normal volumes I had great success with Rega Elex-r and a Naim Nait 5si. A Roksan Kandy K2 would give a touch more power and should work well too.

They may sound their best with 150+ wpc, as I'm sure you'll be told, but they sound excellent with the above amps too.

 

[ChrisIRL]

In terms of integrating Apple Music your best approach would be a separate dac or an airport express. For an amp with a built in dac the Hegel H80 is meant to work well but is over budget. A Nad D7050 could also be an option.

 

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Hi

I'm looking for an amplifier to match my ATC SCM11s.

Any suggestions or solutions?

yes....more money . you'll need something a bit more special to make those atc's truly shine.hegel,naim,arcam(upper end)...oh and abrahamsen has a fine amp v2up at around the £1000 mark.as stated your probably better getting a external dac or streamer for those duties.

 

[seemorebtts]

Do you have the speakers or are you thinking of buying them.great Speaker's but will need careful pairing as they are transparent and are power hungry.you will have to demo to get the best for your budget.I would suggest the Cyrus one but try to send all your budget for the best possible amp

 

[muljao]

This ticks the boxes, but whether it's good enough for the speakers is probably doubtful

http://www.whathifi.com/onkyo/tx-8150/review

 

[Andrewjvt]

I drive atc scm 11s with a hegel h360 and it sounds very good.

I would not recommend cyrus as when I auditioned atc at frank harvey on cyrus hi-end dual mono power amps the atcs had a ragged edge and soon became tiresome.

Dont get me wrong on first 5 min, very impressive but it soon got to brightly lit or hf buzz.

It may have been the room but my previous experience it that room is not like that.

Atc scm11 need watts to drive them but they are not demanding on an amplifiers huge power supply as they only dip as low as 5 ohm max

 

[insider9]

Hi 

I'm looking for an amplifier to match my ATC SCM11s. I usually listen to music through Apple Music so it must be compatible. I'd say  my budget is around £500 - £1000. 

Any suggestions or solutions? 

Some very good suggestions above. At that budget I'd also add Primare I22 to your shortlist.

On another note. With that level of equipment you're bound to hear the difference between Apple Music streaming and lossless. Whether FLAC or Tidal/Qobuz. I understand Apple Music is the service you're currently using but I'd at least make sure whatever you choose can also do other lossless services.

Like other pointed out to do justice to these speakers if buying new I'd go for an amp circa £1,000 -£1,500. Then add a streamer on top.

I appreciate it may be difficult as it would blow your budget. Are you prepared to go second hand? It would make it easier on the pocket but much more awkward to demo.

 

[abacus]

Try this http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Power-Amplifiers/Studio-Monitor-Amplifiers/A500/p/P0217 and you should have a perfect combination.
Don't be decieved by the price of the power amp, as it is a proffesional amp and equal to Hi-Fi amps at 3 times the price. (Not much of a looker though)
Hope this helps
Bill

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi

I'm looking for an amplifier to match my ATC SCM11s. I usually listen to music through Apple Music so it must be compatible. I'd say my budget is around £500 - £1000.

Any suggestions or solutions?

Hi Gabriel

Are your SCM11 passive monitors MK1 or MK2 please?

Did you audition the SCM11 monitors please? If so what electronics did you hear them with?

What electronics are you currently using with the SCM11's?

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

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hi guys

Thanks for wonderful feedback. I actually auditioned the speakers today with a Musical Fidelity M3si. I have to say I was extremely impressed with the performance. Any thoughts on this pairing?

 

[Andrewjvt]

hi guys 

Thanks for wonderful feedback. I actually auditioned the speakers today with a Musical Fidelity M3si. I have to say I was extremely impressed with the performance. Any thoughts on this pairing? 

Next step a home demo to see if it works in your room.

 

[Al ears]

hi guys

Thanks for wonderful feedback. I actually auditioned the speakers today with a Musical Fidelity M3si. I have to say I was extremely impressed with the performance. Any thoughts on this pairing?

None, if it sounds good to you nobody is going to prove you wrong.

 

[Frank Harvey]

None, if it sounds good to you nobody is going to prove you wrong.

They'll damn sure give it a try though!

 

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Thanks again for all your advice 🙂

 

[rainsoothe]

hi guys 

Thanks for wonderful feedback. I actually auditioned the speakers today with a Musical Fidelity M3si. I have to say I was extremely impressed with the performance. Any thoughts on this pairing? 

None, if it sounds good to you nobody is going to prove you wrong.

+1 - if it sounded good to you, try to audition at home.

The above mentioned amps are also worth strong consideration, and I'll add Rogue Audio Sphinx to the mix.

 

[Electro]

Hi

I'm looking for an amplifier to match my ATC SCM11s.

Any suggestions or solutions?

yes....more money . you'll need something a bit more special to make those atc's truly shine.hegel,naim,arcam(upper end)...oh and abrahamsen has a fine amp v2up at around the £1000 mark.as stated your probably better getting a external dac or streamer for those duties.

I agree the Abrahamsen is quite special and also a bargain. *smile*

http://www.iqspeakers.co.uk/abrahamsen-v20up-intergrated-amplifier?gclid=CJfq-7nu9MgCFSoEwwodtMEDOQ

 

[stevebrock]

i use Primare with my SCM11 - sounds great to me

 

[muljao]

i use Primare with my SCM11 - sounds great to me

I'm sure OP be glad to get one of these if he can for 500-1000