On 2 May 2004 10:22:47 -0700, Duncan Armstrong wrote:

I would second the ATC recommendation. I've been using active ATCs
for approaching three years now. Currently using Active 20s (the new
design) and I love 'em. Their passive models are also excellent -
among the best passive speakers I've heard in their respective classes
(I've had good long listens to the SCM-7s and a home dem of the
SCM-12s - not heard the SCM-35 floorstanders yet) though IMO not quite
in the same league as their actives (I know some people would disagree
though).

I also can enthusiastically recommend ATC, particularly the
Active 10s. Mine have been a revelation and are used with the same
manufacturer's CA2 pre-amplifier, together with a Meridian 507 CD
player. I personally do not believe it to be possible, regardless
of cost, to improve on the CA2/Active 10 combination in a small to
medium sized room based on my own experience.

AVI make some very good speakers, though not to everyone's tastes.

Indeed, the Neutron III model being both a true bookshelf
loudspeaker and almost universally well reviewed (it does require
meaty amplification though, with 100wpc being a practical minimum to
get the best from these loudspeakers). There appears now also to be
a Neutron IV model:

http://www.avihifi.co.uk/NuNeutron%2...tron%20IV.html

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Anthony Edwards