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ATC SCM20SL speakers for sale in stunning high gloss black piano finish. Flawless, transparent performance and stunning build quality. Mint condition due to being hardly used in a second hifi system. Selling for an elderly friend who does not have access to a computer. Speakers come with protective covers, dust covers, original boxes/packaging material and documentation. Speakers also come with dedicated and heavy Atacama stands (cost £400, not boxed). Stands come with Atacama spikes too. Speakers registered with ATC for warranty purposes... read more
Are you getting enough of a discount to justify paying above the middle of the pack? At £3,500, this sits a little above the £3,190 median of your recent GBP comps, but still well within the market’s normal spread and below the £5,156 upper quartile, so I’d call it fair, not cheap.
That makes sense for a respected compact monitor like this: the attraction is the ATC midrange clarity, tight imaging, and honest, studio-style balance that rewards good amplification and careful placement. In excellent condition, with no obvious cosmetic or functional caveats flagged, it reads as a sensible buy for someone who wants the performance now rather than hunting for a bargain later.
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ATC (Acoustic Transducer Company), a British engineering powerhouse, was founded in 1974 by innovative loudspeaker designer Billy Woodman. Initially focused on crafting custom drive units for the professional audio sector, the company quickly gained acclaim with its 12-inch PA75-314 driver, renowned for superior power handling and minimal distortion at high sound pressure levels. In 1976, ATC introduced the groundbreaking SM75-150 soft dome midrange driver, revolutionizing dispersion, bandwidth, and clarity in studio monitors.
The brand specializes in high-precision loudspeakers, designing and manufacturing its own drivers—including tweeters, midrange, and bass units—in-house for both professional and home applications. Its SCM series offers a spectrum from compact models like the SCM7 to larger formats, available in active and passive configurations. ATC also produces standalone electronics, such as preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and integrated amps like the SIA2-150, all built to uncompromising standards of accuracy and reliability.
ATC commands a elite position in the high-end hi-fi market, revered by recording studios worldwide for its transparent, detail-revealing monitors and by discerning audiophiles for domestic speakers that deliver reference-grade performance. A professional ethos, advanced materials, and innovations like the Super Linear Driver—slashing distortion in the vocal range—cement its status as a boutique leader, where precision engineering trumps mass production.
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