Lone Mountain Audio's Leland Leard brought a compact but mighty rig to Maryland, including an ATC CDA2 Mk2 Preamp/DAC/CD unit ($5499), Innuos ZENith Next-Gen server ($21,700), Innuos PhoenixNET switch ($4800; $3840 bundled with ZENith), and the US debut of the ATC Classic Series SCM20ASL active loudspeakers ($10,999/pair, standard finish).
In a second room, an ATC CDA2 Mk2 Preamp/DAC/CD ($5499) teamed up with an Innuos Stream3 ($8000) drove a pair of ATC SCM40A active loudspeakers ($13,999/pair).
In the main room, on Gregory Porter's moving "Take Me to the Alley," the ATC system portrayed the music with deep resonance, ample weight, and solid, palpable textures. The room was packed with listeners. When they were finished listening, they strolled out with calm, quietude, and peace—well this listener did anyway..
In a second room, an ATC CDA2 Mk2 Preamp/DAC/CD ($5499) teamed up with an Innuos Stream3 ($8000) drove a pair of ATC SCM40A active loudspeakers ($13,999/pair).
In the main room, on Gregory Porter's moving "Take Me to the Alley," the ATC system portrayed the music with deep resonance, ample weight, and solid, palpable textures. The room was packed with listeners. When they were finished listening, they strolled out with calm, quietude, and peace—well this listener did anyway..
