ATC or Audio Note (2-way)


Anyone have experience with both brands?

I only buy gear I can upgrade and tinker with and I stick with 2-way loudspeakers..

AN seems easier to DIY. so I would definitely want to see how the ATC responds to component upgrades. Are they capable of much higher resolution?

 

thanks in advance

 

 

clustrocasual

Maybe, but my opinion was based on side by side comparisons of the ATCs and Audio Notes using two different integrated amps

Musical Fidelity A5

Luxman L-509x

The ATCs were great speakers - make no mistake; just compared to the Audio Notes they did not sound "as good" at low levels.  

I was the one that mentioned it already - good video.

I didn't have the link handy - so thanks for posting that!

Thanks for responses.

Re:modding..I’ve done extensive modding and very familiar with AN parts in particular...having talked a bunch with the Qvortrup’s who were impressed with some of my ideas. You can easily take the lower end gear if you know what you are doing, and implement a few of their higher end components to taste. Its a very flexible line.

 

For example, this blogger :

https://audio-at-home.com/audio-note-ax-two-stand-mount-loudspeakers

Guess I need to get to an AN dealer to hear the speakers, but they are very far from me.

@gregm 

yes, upgrading vintage Japanese speakers is on my list! Seen Kendrick Sound's channel on YT? Does crossover and tweeter upgrades. I also want to get into old Tannoys. Seems getting out and finding things to listen to is the hard part.