ECI 6DX MKII vs McIntosh MSA5500
The MSA5500's power @ 8ω is 100W against the ECI 6DX MKII's 125W, its bit depth 32-bit against 24-bit, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 192 kHz, and its power @ 4ω 160W against 200W.
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About the ECI 6DX MKII
The Electrocompaniet ECI 6DX MKII combines a best-in-class feature set with cutting-edge audio technology and true Electrocompaniet sound. It is an all-in-one integrated amplifier, DAC, and streamer capable of playing virtually any audio source with exceptional quality. The unit supports streaming from services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, AirPlay 2, and is Roon Ready. It features advanced 802.11 AC WiFi with MIMO, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB inputs for external storage. The DAC supports 24-bit/192 kHz resolution and DSD up to DSD128 (5.6 MHz). The amplifier delivers 125 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 200 watts into 4 ohms, and 370 watts into 2 ohms, with very low distortion and high damping factor, allowing it to drive demanding speakers with precision and dynamic power. It can be controlled via iOS/Android app, web interface, or IR remote. Dimensions are approximately 18.3" W x 5" H x 16.9" D, weighing about 20.5 kg (45 lbs).
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 125W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 200W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Damping Factor
- >300
- Minimum Impedance
- 2Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.3V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 47000Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 10.0V RMS
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.004%
- SNR
- 135 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 0.02Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 10.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, SPDIF, Toslink
- Analog Inputs
- Unbalanced RCA, balanced XLR
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v2
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Qobuz, DLNA, Internet Radio
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 470 × 128 × 430 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 20 kg (44 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 125W
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