Where to hear ATC speakers


I'm intrigued by all the discussion of ATC speakers. I live in NYC, and I can't find anywhere to demo any model, let alone the sctive SCM40s I want to hear.  Anybody know a place?

Also listening to Wilson Sabrina and Vandersteen Quattro CT.   My Thiel 3.6s I've had since 1994 may have bitten the dust.
ahofer

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It's almost as if the Wilsons push the image towards you, whereas my Thiels tended to create a solid image at speaker position and behind - more of an audience position.
I hear ya.  I'm in the same boat sonic wise.  Have you heard the Vandys yet?  If not I highly recommend Audio Connection out in Verona NJ.  They also happen to carry ProAc, which are also awesome and very worth a listen.  I'd also HIGHLY encourage you to find a Joseph Audio dealer and listen to the Profiles, Pulsars, and Perspectives.  I don't believe they're technically time or phase coherent, but they have a unique crossover design that produces magical 3D imaging and an incredible disappearing act.  They're made out on Long Island so they gotta have a dealer somewhere near NYC.  As a dark horse, I'd also go hear Boenicke speakers.  Look them up -- they sound very intriguing if imaging and soundstaging are high on your list of priorities.  And I believe they have a dealer in Manhattan.

Just some other options if you dare.  Anyway, hope this helps and have fun exploring!