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ATC SCM12 and 50wpc Manley Stingray?

I'm interested in auditioning the SCM12s but I've seen the discussions of the ATC speakers here and they all talked about how much power it takes to run these speakers.

If I'm going to be using these speakers typically in moderately sized apartment living rooms, and listen with a volume level primarily around 75db, will my 50 wpc Stingray integrated be able to drive these speakers?

A dealer I spoke with assured me that although the speakers had low sensitivity, the phase/impedence angles were very flat & tube friendly.

Any thoughts?
imrer
misskuma
75 posts
 
curious what you think of 'em.

The newer scm12 are relatively easier to drive than older scm10
which they replaced. ( mid 80db sens. vs. 80db )

I'd still think tubes will have hard time controlling ATC drivers.
I'd reckon Manley can *drive* scm12 in a smallish to medium size
room, but, i'd think it can't realise scm12's potential.

Why not use a tube preamp with solid state amps?

That's one way you can get the bit more *depth* and layering
out of oh-so-flat ATC's earth. :-)

SCM12 is a good buy compared to the older SCM10 for less money.

You'll be in for fun.
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philjolet
2,262 posts
 
I used a Stingray with my Maggie 1.6s with amazingly good results. That is one powerful (and sweet) amplifier and worth a try in my opinion.
jrde8a6
95 posts
 
the atc's need gobs of grunt to sound their best...the manley is a great amp but it needs to be mated with a more highly efficient speaker.
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