memota Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Item: Electrocompaniet ECI 5 Integrated AmplifierLocation: MelbournePrice: $2500 including donation to SNAItem Condition: Excellent, as newReason for selling: Moved on to something elsePayment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD OnlyExtra Info: An amazing mix of musicality and accuracy, and I've enjoyed the heck out of this amp. Looks a million dollars too. Comes with remote AND two XLR to RCA adapters that I purchased separately (they're actual Electrocompaniet ones). Pictures: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slawrence436 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Hi.Is this the first version or MK11Many thanks SteveSent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memota Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 First. The chap I bought it from here swore that the first had a sweeter sound so he chose that over the second (both were available). I haven't compared myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festooned Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) The first one is biased much more heavily than the second - especially given that it has half the output devices - its idle power use is 160W vs the mkII's 100W and that can contribute to sweeter sound in otherwise similar designs. The odd thing is that, while they say those extra output devices in the mkII are meant to help with bass control - in reality the mkII has a *higher* output impedance (those extra devices apparently need extra current sharing resistors too and they've been a bit conservative with them by the looks) and so the generally accepted wisdom would be that the mkII would then have _worse_ bass control - go figure. They both are listed as stable down to 2 ohms so what you'd want with extra output devices is anyone's guess! I have often found that it's much easier to get clean sound with good low level detail out of a single pair of output devices than trying to do the same with a bunch of them. When the man from AKSA made the same statement from a technical standpoint it reinforced my self-formed-from-listening-experience opinion. It's very, very hard when you get to the really big amps for them not to sound dark and flat and gritty. Designing those takes very special talent indeed. Electrocompaniet has been making lovely sounding amps much like this for decades - I suspect this one will be a gem. 8) Edited April 28, 2017 by treuben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memota Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Thanks treuben It really is a special amp. I'd wanted an Electrocompaniet since I bought my first HI-FI gear years ago from Tivoli (couldn't afford the electro). I've since moved into an apartment and doesn't suit the room so time to move it on after sitting under a cloth for 6 months. Your post had tempted me to set it up again though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slawrence436 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Do it!Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memota Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hmmmm, thought there might be a little more interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signatune Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I believe in the retail sector, this is the calm before the EOFY sales & tax return spending sprees. I think it would have sold in the current timeframe, if it where listed in June / July It's a beautiful amp, I think electrocompaniet make timeless looking pieces [emoji4] GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awiseman Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Hmmmm, thought there might be a little more interest. A lot of interest, just timing. This EC amp is on the "to get one day" list. I just parted with 2.5k on a tt too. Damn!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memota Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thanks both. Have had a little interest.... I shall wait patiently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.reekie Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 What did you move onto? FWIW, listing on gumtree might also help. It only takes one genuine buyer to make a sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memota Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 I've had a Bryston B135 for a couple of years but that was sitting on the shelf / waiting to go to the office. Since moving the acoustics in the new place are quite different and I prefer the Bryston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memota Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awiseman Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'd snap this up pronto if I had the spare cash..... no question.. I have B&W's to pair with it so a match made in heaven in my book.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippi Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Second that@Awiseman. Would love to pair it up with my Krix. And my wife also thinks it's a great looking amp. GLWTSSent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memota Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Still available. Dont have the box so Melbourne buyers preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer Kazz Posted November 26, 2017 Volunteer Share Posted November 26, 2017 This item has been withdrawn from sale or relisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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