A Bryston 4B SST2 used will do fine.
If you only need 2 channel then sell the Hegel and get a DAC with a good built-in preamp.
If you only need 2 channel then sell the Hegel and get a DAC with a good built-in preamp.
Amps suggestions for ATC scm 40 mk2
Hello all,
Firstly, I know some of you will say that if it is atc go with active, but ı went for passives because of money. Anyway, I have hegel h160, 150 watts into 8 ohm loads, it is generally good, but in some tracks which has especially high dynamic range ones, i feel it lacks some power to drive 85 db speakers. I know atc loves lots of power, so i m waiting for your suggestions. my budget is about 3k$. By the way I can use hegel h160 as a preamp, with a new power amplifier or a new integrated. Thanks.
Firstly, I know some of you will say that if it is atc go with active, but ı went for passives because of money. Anyway, I have hegel h160, 150 watts into 8 ohm loads, it is generally good, but in some tracks which has especially high dynamic range ones, i feel it lacks some power to drive 85 db speakers. I know atc loves lots of power, so i m waiting for your suggestions. my budget is about 3k$. By the way I can use hegel h160 as a preamp, with a new power amplifier or a new integrated. Thanks.
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Manley Snappers. That will do the trick. You are correct, the ATCs need lots of power, but really they need lots of really stable power. I doubt if the Hegel is up to the task as you've indicated. I run the ATC 40 actives, so I know the sound you are going for. Upgrade the tubes through Upscale Audio and you will be in audio heaven. |
Manley Snappers. That will do the trick. You are correct, the ATCs need lots of power, but really they need lots of really stable power. I doubt if the Hegel is up to the task as you've indicated. I run the ATC 40 actives, so I know the sound you are going for. Upgrade the tubes through Upscale Audio and you will be in audio heaven. |
spitzer45 The ATC’s 81db sensitivity, -34degrees with 5.9ohms in the bass is not an easy EPDR load for an amp in this power region. As this tester says. Based on these data and sensitivity, if a listener needs to really exhaust the full potential of the SCM40, he needs to use a powerful amplifier to drive it but, also, one which will not be punished by overheating.You need to look at amps >150w @8ohms, and ones that can "almost" double that wattage for each halving impedance, into 4ohms and again into 2ohms. I think that Hegal is a bit light on for this duty. Maybe the Hegal H20 200w poweramp said to do 130amps!!! (peak for sure) Cheers George |
Check the Nord Acoustics offerings; they have amplifiers based on NCore modules within your budget. https://www.nordacoustics.co.uk/product-page/nord-one-se-nc500dm-mkii-dual-mono-stereo-amp https://www.nordacoustics.co.uk/product-page/nord-one-se-up-nc500mb-mkii-mono-block-single Or the W4S ST-1000 mkII based on ICE module if you prefer to buy American. https://wyred4sound.com/products/power-amps/stereo/st-mkii-series |
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