ATC SCM 40 mk2 vs Salk Song3 Encore

Yes, upstream equipment will be important for sure.  Hopefully the op likes them enough to question what is possible with them, since they’re will be some untapped potential due to his current dac.

Thanks. I couldn't have ended up with these without y'all.
Since they had a ding and a few nicks, I got four year old ATC 40 mk 2s for 3400!
That ought to leave some cash on the table for upstream stuff someday.
Marc

Awesome, congrats Marc.  When purchasing speakers at this level, buying “used” is not an issue.  You saved $3500 and don’t have to wait 200 hours for them to sound their best!

Please do let us know how you like them so we can better guide people in the future.

Atc SCM40's Mk2 are wonderful speakers, for me they seem to produce sound out of nothing, maybe an advantage from a sealed box design...

I have to wait until next Monday for the speakers to arrive. Aargh.
Any suggestions for where to sell (local pick-up) vintage KEF references?
(Besides here, of course).
Thanks.