ELECTROCOMPANIET ECI 6 DX MKII

I own the non-DAC/streamer version and like it quite a bit. It does not have quite the level of three dimensionality of my tubed gear, but it is very good and without any sense of harshness. It's a smooth and fairly lush sound while still retaining detail. The controller is a bit awkward in that it has oddly chosen labels for the inputs (HT, DVD, CD, and AUX). DVD and AUX are just a standard line level inputs, while CD is a balanced input. HT is home theater which I know nothing about. Who uses a DVD player in a $6200 integrated? Why is the balanced input labeled CD? Why not just balanced? It seems like they just repurposed an old controller which is odd in a flagship integrated amp. In reality it has very little impact on day to day use, but I dislike half-measures and this seems like a fairly simple thing to reprogram. All in all, it's a great sounding amp that can handle 2ohm loads which allows a very wide variety of speakers. It's also dead quiet. 

@patrickcarey , @jmalev 

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How hot does the ELECTROCOMPANIET ECI 6 MKII Integrated Amplifier get? Can I place it in a Salamander Designs Wooden Cabinet 66” with an open back, front and sides? I have 5" of clearance above the amp. Thanks.

It runs warm very musical open and airy sounding great midrange warmth it drives any loudspeaker and is always engaging

I just received my ECI 6 today and I must say this is a very musical amp. I can see how this amp might not be for all taste, but what amp is? Details seem to come from out of nowhere. Very strong and grunty bass.  Of one hint of grain. Smooth as butter. I have 4 other amps. Pass 250, Hegal 390, Mac 352, Accuphase 380.  Compared to my pass it does not sound as large or tall.