Where to hear ATC speakers

tomic601
Since the TREO CTs don't require a high-pass filter, there isn't the need to mess with the Naim's output, as there would be with the Quatro Wood CTs (that I think sound great).
I have an NAP300 partnered with an NAC252/Supercap. Since the Naim uses "non-standard" interconnects and different signal handling than other brands, Naim strongly suggests keeping the Naim hierarchy intact -- so no filters/adapters between the amp and preamp, etc. Since I don't want to change my electronics and given the price of the Quatro CTs, I think my best bet is to get my 3.6s repaired. IMO I can get comparable performance to the much more expensive Quatros by keeping my 20+ year old 3.6s. I've been dragging my feet in taking the next step because it means lots of effort taking out my drivers, having them rebuilt, and working on the crossovers, but after enjoying the Thiels for so long, I guess I owe it to them to do the repairs !

ahofer
I’m on the same track as you. My 3.6s are also 20+ years old and I think the xovers need work. I spoke to Rob at CSS and he was very willing to help get my 3.6s back up to par - but yes I’d have to do the work myself and I’m not confident I’d be able to do crossover work so would have to find a good tech, etc.  I’ve listened to the ATC scm19 passives briefly at Audio Doctor in Jersey City and thought they sounded really good but wasn’t able to find any availability for the scm40s (active or passive) which was the model I wanted to hear. My problem is I find myself comparing all the newer speakers to my 3.6s and I still think the Thiels sound better than all but a handful of those. I really loved the Vandersteens (I spent a good part of a day with John R. at Audio Connection in NJ and enjoyed my time there tremendously) but I’m not sure if the Vandy’s need for external filter would mesh with my Naim Electronics. I think that for me, the best option is getting my 3.6s repaired. They really are terrific speakers. 

ahofer
I’m on the same track as you. My 3.6s are also 20+ years old and I think the xovers need work. I spoke to Rob at CSS and he was very willing to help get my 3.6s back up to par - but yes I’d have to do the work myself and I’m not confident I’d be able to do crossover work so would have to find a good tech, etc.  I’ve listened to the ATC scm19 passives briefly at Audio Doctor in Jersey City and thought they sounded really good but wasn’t able to find any availability for the scm40s (active or passive) which was the model I wanted to hear. My problem is I find myself comparing all the newer speakers to my 3.6s and I still think the Thiels sound better than all but a handful of those. I really loved the Vandersteens (I spent a good part of a day with John R. at Audio Connection in NJ and enjoyed my time there tremendously) but I’m not sure if the Vandy’s need for external filter would mesh with my Naim Electronics. I think that for me, the best option is getting my 3.6s repaired. They really are terrific speakers.