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Thursday, July 2, 2020

ATC SCM150 ASLT LE

The 3-way system comprises the SCM150ASLT speaker towers incorporating the latest ATC designed and built drive unit technology, combined with an ATC P6 power amplifier.

Manufactured by ATC’s own cabinet makers, weighing 116kg and at approximately 1.4m tall, each speaker enclosure is finished in selected European crown-cut walnut veneer with a high-gloss polyester lacquer, and detailed with a stainless steel badge, input panel and bespoke limited edition plinth, PVD treated to create an exclusive nickel-like appearance.

Deploying proprietary drivers throughout, the 3-way system uses ATC’s new SH25-76S tweeter, featuring both upper and lower suspension for greater operational precision and lower distortion; the latest evolution of ATC’s signature soft dome midrange design, the SM75-150S, and the company’s low-distortion SB75-375SL Super Linear bass driver.

Combined they deliver a response accuracy of ±2dB between 60Hz-17kHz and ±6dB from 25Hz to 22kHz across a wide horizontal dispersion and at a maximum SPL of 117dB. The rear-mounted input panel features a single LEMO aerospace-grade 10-pin connector.

The P6 is a high-performance Class AB dual-mono power amplifier designed and built by ATC to provide dedicated amplification and optimally matched active crossovers for the SCM150ASLT. It features a total of 6 channels: 2x (200W LF, 100W MF, 50W HF) for a combined output power of 350W/side. Generating a signal-to-noise ratio of more than 105 decibels its ultra-low noise discrete design, paired with 3-way active crossovers with phase equalisation, offers ‘clear and detailed audio reproduction’. On the rear panel, professional L/R XLR inputs (from preamplifier/digital source) are joined by aerospace-grade LEMO multi-pin loudspeaker output connectors.

As is customary with ATC products the SCM150ASLT and P6 are covered by a six-year warranty.

Typical retail price (inc VAT): £46,600 pair

Available to order immediately. Product built to order, earliest shipping Wednesday, August 5th.

Accuphase C-3900

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Tobian Soundsystem VR 40 Integrated Amplifier

Mono construction
2 x 9 watts
Single ended
Power Takatsuki 300B
Rectifier Takatsuki 274B
Driver 6j5g
Line Stage 71a
Weight 28 kg

Monday, June 8, 2020

Audio Research LS28SE

Audio Research is pleased to announce the LS28SE: important performance updates to our award-winning LS28 preamplifier as a part of our 50th Anniversary product line improvements.

The improvements in the LS28SE stem from what was learned during the creation of Audio Research’s Reference 160-series amplifiers.

Very similar to the wire and parts changes incorporated in the REF6SE and REF PH3SE, the LS28SE also includes upgrading to the same proprietary gold coupling caps used in the REF6SE.

These numerous and costly component upgrades elevate the LS28SE’s performance to an entirely new level.