How do the Musical Fidelity integrated amps (either M6 si or M6 500i) do at low volume or with speakers that are not real demanding to drive? I have read several reviews and am intrigued by them for sure. I previously had an LSA Statement, which was an excellent amp, but it liked to have the volume turned up a bit (10 o'clock on the dial or so) to perform its best.
@csmgolf Please allow me to answer your question by first pointing out that my speakers (GE T Ref) are 93.5 db efficient and have an internal sub-woofer amp of their own. Also, I am using balanced input to the M6si (which increases incoming gain approx 6 db).
Ordinarily (of course dependent on the source material) I can obtain 93.5 db at the speaker or 85 db or so at the PLP (7 feet away and measured with a meter) with the M6si volume control at the 9 o'clock position. I've found that (and very much to my liking) that when the volume control is at the 9 position, extremely subtle clockwise/counter-clockwise rotation can have a big impact. Not nearly as much when the volume control is say at 10 or above. So, in effect I have a very useful range between 8 and 10. For example, there is a distinct difference if the volume is at 8:50, 8:55, 9, 9:05, 9:10, etc. Further, the remote control can also be used at this volume control region in very subtle increments. Just a flick (tenth of a second?) of the volume key can move the volume control in seemingly minute by minute steps.
Suffice it to say I'm very happy with "low" volume precision of the amp. My speakers on the other hand I would say start to "complain" when played to low.
