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Electrocompaniet ECI 3 vs. McIntosh MA-2275

Last week I asked for advice regarding the coupling of my Triangle Celius speakers with a new integrated amplifier. I was recommended to get a McIntosh MA-2275. A friend of mine recently recommended that I look into the Electrocompaniet ECI 3 or ECI 5. What do you think? Which one would you recommend? More broadly, in the $3K to $6K price range is there any other integrated you would recomment? Thanks.
ggavetti
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the_kid
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Both are nice integrateds (I have owned the ECI-3) on the laid back side of Solid State but I would suggest looking for a Tube Integrated Amp like the McIntosh, Cary, or VAC..

Triangle Speakers Like Tubes...

Good Luck,

Chris
jaybo
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as much as a love ec...the mac is the keeper here.
ggavetti OP
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Thanks for the suggestions. So, between the two i'll definitely go with the Mac. I am also looking into the Musiklab...not very popular in the US, but the reviews look terrific. And they are designing their first integrated.
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