The test set-up
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We connected the ATCs to our reference system. We also tried the Purifi Eigentakt home amplifier, because someone wanted to listen to it anyway. That came in handy. The set consists of:
- Pass Labs XP-12
- Bryston 4B SST3
- Purifi Eigentakt EVAL1
- Custom Roon server with Jcat nic
- Alpha Audio PC with Jcat cards
- Metrum Acoustics Ambre
- Metrum Acoustics Pavane
- Mutec MC3+
- Grimm TPM cabling
- Audioquest powercords
- Driade Flow speaker cable
(RE: ATC SCM-40 Review)
Gentleman: A nice review to a often-reviewed loudspeaker.
You mentioned that:
” The Bryston may not be the most refined power amplifier on earth”
If you are referring to the 4B-3/Cubed?, I believe you should look elswewhere for the source of any “lack of refinement”.
Also, the loudspeaker was tested/measured, a on/off axis response abberation was noted, yet we/ the reader are not provided any test/frequency response graphs. It’s difficult to offer any feedback to a ‘response’ graph when none is made available. Howwever, ATC themselves should be queried regarding the FR deviation/s noted.
Additionally, at E6,300 (Euro)/pair, it’s disappointing to see the use of the most common/cheapest speaker connector terminals used on the SCM-40; that connector type is seen on very inexpensive loudspeakers. Or am I mistaken -regarding speaker terminal quality?
Finally, at/around 6,300 Euro, consider the KEF ‘REF-1’ stand-mount loudspeaker for audition/ review. It’s always instructive to add/compare another highly rated loudspeaker in a similar price range.
pete jasz
If you go to the secition “Measurements and Samples” in the index, you find a gallery with all the measurements.
The Bryston 4B SST3 is a very nice amp, but – in our opinion – not comparable with – for example – a Pass labs power amp in terms of finesse. That’s what I meant with that.
I think termination was fine. I’m not impressed with very expensive terminals. If they are solid and make a good connection, that’s fine with mee. Big and bulky terminals don’t sound better… 🙂
We will try the REF-1 for sure… The R7 was also a very decent speaker.
(RE: ATC SCM-40 Review)
Gentleman: A nice review to a often-reviewed loudspeaker.
You mentioned that:
” The Bryston may not be the most refined power amplifier on earth”
If you are referring to the 4B-3/Cubed?, I believe you should look elswewhere for the source of any “lack of refinement”.
Also, the loudspeaker was tested/measured, a on/off axis response abberation was noted, yet we/ the reader are not provided any test/frequency response graphs. It’s difficult to offer any feedback to a ‘response’ graph when none is made available. Howwever, ATC themselves should be queried regarding the FR deviation/s noted.
Additionally, at E6,300 (Euro)/pair, it’s disappointing to see the use of the most common/cheapest speaker connector terminals used on the SCM-40; that connector type is seen on very inexpensive loudspeakers. Or am I mistaken -regarding speaker terminal quality?
Finally, at/around 6,300 Euro, consider the KEF ‘REF-1’ stand-mount loudspeaker for audition/ review. It’s always instructive to add/compare another highly rated loudspeaker in a similar price range.
pete jasz
If you go to the secition “Measurements and Samples” in the index, you find a gallery with all the measurements.
The Bryston 4B SST3 is a very nice amp, but – in our opinion – not comparable with – for example – a Pass labs power amp in terms of finesse. That’s what I meant with that.
I think termination was fine. I’m not impressed with very expensive terminals. If they are solid and make a good connection, that’s fine with mee. Big and bulky terminals don’t sound better… 🙂
We will try the REF-1 for sure… The R7 was also a very decent speaker.