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Electrocompaniet ECI 6 DX MKII INTEGRATED AMP/DAC/STREAMER
The new ECI 6 DX MKII combines a best-in-class feature set with cutting edge audio technology and true Electrocompaniet sound. This single unit is able to play whichever, wherever and whatever audio source you may have, and makes it sound like music was meant to be sounding.
The new ECI 6 DX MKII combines a best-in-class feature set with cutting edge audio technology and true Electrocompaniet sound.
This single unit is able to play whichever, wherever and whatever audio source you may have, and makes it sound like music was meant to be sounding.
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Electrocompaniet ECI 6 DX MKII — At a glance
The powerful, musical streaming integrated ECI 6 DX MKII pairs hefty current delivery with refined midrange clarity and extended, non-fatiguing treble. Phil Gold -- Enjoy the Music.com's review highlights its ability to drive demanding speakers (125W/8Ω, >100A peak) while an onboard 24/192 DAC and full streaming suite (Roon, Qobuz, Tidal, AirPlay2, Spotify, asynchronous USB) make it a versatile hub. Measured excellence (THD <0.004%, 1Hz–150kHz bandwidth, low output impedance) underpins confident, low-noise performance. The ECI 6 DX MKII excels at musical engagement and hi-res replay, though the reviewer notes a modest softening of attack and that the integrated DAC, while very capable, stops short of the very highest-tier separate DACs. Ideal for listeners seeking a single-box, feature-rich audiophile solution.
Pros
- High power and transient ability (125W/8Ω; >100A peak) gives confident control of demanding, current-hungry speakers.
- Extensive digital and streaming connectivity (Roon Ready, Qobuz, Tidal, AirPlay2, Spotify, asynchronous USB to 24/192) makes it a modern, all-in-one music hub.
- Musical, revealing midrange with extended, non‑fatiguing treble and solid, deep bass — very engaging across genres.
- Impressive measured build and low noise (THD <0.004%, 1Hz–150kHz bandwidth, low output impedance) reflecting robust engineering and chassis design.
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Cons
- Subtle flattening of dynamic attack and a slight reduction in perceived dynamic range versus very high-end reference systems.
- Integrated DAC/streamer is very capable on hi-res material but does not quite match the spaciousness and ultimate refinement of top-tier separate DACs.
Sound Quality
87/100
Dynamics
88/100
Power specs are strong (125W/8Ω, 200W/4Ω, >100A peak current, damping factor >350) and reviewer noted it handles demanding speakers and transients without breaking a sweat. However the review also mentions a 'subtle flattening of both dynamic range and attack', so dynamics are excellent for the class but not utterly reference-perfect.
Soundstage Imaging
86/100
Spatial characteristics were praised as 'strong for this price point' though the reviewer observed a modest shrinking of imaging and less coherence vs a high-end reference, describing a somewhat 'flattened' spatial presentation. Imaging could improve in some setups but it doesn't match the deepest, most holographic references.
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Build Quality
90/100
Measured specs (THD <0.004%, bandwidth 1Hz–150kHz, low output impedance) are excellent and the reviewer heard nothing to contradict those claims. The heavy 20.5 kg chassis and robust power supply specs (high peak current) indicate solid construction and well-implemented thermal/power design.
Features Connectivity
94/100
Very well featured: built-in 24/192 DAC, asynchronous USB, SPDIF/Toslink, advanced Wi‑Fi and gigabit Ethernet streaming, Roon Ready, AirPlay2, Spotify/Tidal/Qobuz support and USB storage support. Balanced inputs (47kΩ) and HT input/bypass are present; this combination of high-end DAC, full streaming, digital inputs and balanced I/O places it near the top of the features range.
Value for Money
91/100
Reviewer explicitly calls the DX version an 'overachiever' and states 'It's $7500 well spent,' and also says the analog ECI 6 Mk II is 'fully competitive' for the price. That positive, direct endorsement supports a justified-premium value rating in its segment.
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