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Naim and Elac Adante, Wow

The new Elac Adantes are creating a lot of buzz both good and bad.

We were mixed on the speakers initially as certain sonic aspects were fantastic while others were less then satisfactory.

The Adante AS 61 has a relatively low sensitivity so we thought 40 watts will not be enough.

Surprise the Naim Uniti Atom with Wireworld cables produced an intoxicating sound.

The Atom is warm and punchy so the combo matched perfectly.

Elac and Naim fantastic together and affordable.

3k amp which includes dac and streamer,  plus 2.5k speakers other then cables and stands this combo would make a lot of people very happy.

We would urge prospective Adante purchasers to seek out this combo these two products mesh while other combos of electronics with the Adantes may be why some people are not liking the speakers.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
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tomic601
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oh
and the dealership I managed had the WP, i never sold a pair....i can hear 15 k and above....

but i love love love the fact that Dave Wilson drives a Ferrari....
contuzzi
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There is absolutely NOTHING special about the Adantes.  Not for the money, nothing.  

AudioTroy, I’m sure once you realize they won’t sell for you, you will be desperate to sell the demos.

Deny it all you want, or worse, make yourself an absolute fool and tell me I don’t know what I’m talking about — but just remember I said this.   

If Andrew Jones didn’t design the Adantes no one would even take them seriously.

Again, you brought them in, so obviously you’re going to push them and try to get a good word out on them, but if you seriously think deep down that they’re impressive at all and not horribly flawed, I simply can’t take your opinions seriously.  Keep in mind I have about two months worth of experience with them (AS and AF) ahead of you.
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audiotroy OP
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Gee Tomic where did you say that.

Also why no disclosure of the dealership you managed?

The Atom 2 dimensonal what kind of cables are you using?
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audiotroy OP
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Contuzzi why do you have 2 months of experience with them who do you work for?


motberg
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Audiotroy .. thanks for the info.. as for my personal perspective;

1) I listen to mostly progressive rock
2) My current front end and room seem maybe a good match for the Adante based on your comments.
3) My current speakers are M&D Ruby monitors, I like them a lot and my
in-room measured response looks similar to the Adante review published response.
4) I live in China.. so would prefer a good value speaker made here. (Thus also considering the R500.. but I need check which works well at around 2 meters listening distance).
5) I am over 60 yo... so some natural treble rise maybe not a problem.. also I have experience working live bands and recording, so understand exactly what you are referring to concerning the dynamics of snare hits, etc.

So I will definitely be giving these a serious audition somewhere that has a proper amp attached..

Thanks again!
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