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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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mapman
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I've found the Dynaudios can sound a tad hot in some setups, but not with the C5i.   

How do the ELACs compare to ATC SCM 19?
ctsooner
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Great commercial Dave.  Glad you could get all those names in lol. It’s important that a dealer brings in gear that sells. I would too as we all like different things. Buzz is proven to sell. You put a smile on my face.

 I already stated that they are tuned bright and need very good electronics that have a lot of power to wake them  up Parasound and Bryson work fine.

 


crn3371
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I'm currently using LS50's in a small (11x12x8) dedicated listening room. Power is the new Anthem STR integrated, with a REL T5 rounding out the bass. I'm interested in the AS-61's because I'm basically looking for a LS50 with more body. The reference 1 is a little more than I want to spend, so I'm thinking that the Adante might fit the bill. My other choice is the KEF R300
gpgr4blu
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Hey I've got an idea. How about when Audiofool posts, we all ignore him and continue the thread as if he is not there. It would drive that shill crazy.
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arafiq
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@crn3371  I briefly auditioned the passive LS50s (driven by Parasound A21), and while the imaging and soundstage were amazing, I also was missing the heft or body or whatever you want to call it. I returned the passives and bought the wireless version. I then added a REL T9i and integrated it using the KEF app. I can tell you this combination is significantly better than (now sold) Bowers & Wilkins CM10 driven by Parasound A21. If you like the KEF sound, you ought to try out the LS50w's before anything else. I know that I'm not selling mine for a very very long time.
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