Help chosing an integated amp


I would like a lil advise or comments on two integrated amps. I am looking at two inparticular. The Musical Fidelity M6Si500 used or a new Kinki Audio EX M1. I am aware of the fact one is Chinese made and comes with those disadvantages. 

I am powering Von Schweikert VR4JR speakers with an average 6 ohm rating.

I like the MF as it provides massive head room and has a good long standing reputation. 

I like the Kinki as it is a bit newer technology and has the ability to roll op amps. 

https://www.kinki-studio.com/ex-m1

https://www.musicalfidelity.com/products/m6series/m6500i

Both are availible at the same price. 

Previous amps used were   2 X Spectron Musician III with V-cap/Bybee running in bridged mono and pre was a Joule Elextra La150 MKII SE. 

I want a single box solution and may ad an external DAC at some point.

Thanks for any suggestions or comments!

scp

I have the MF M6500i and like it alot. It’s a dual mono design with balanced inputs. My speakers are not hard to drive and I don’t know if yours are. I have to crank it to 70% to get loud sound, 80% is about as loud as my speakers can tolerate or my ears for extended listening. But it does not have much distortion that I can hear. Your speakers are very good, you may want to look for a better amp, like was suggested to do them justice and get the best performance from them.

Did you like the sound of your bridged mono blocks?  Thats how the MF is set up.  Its a 4ch amp running in a bridged dual mono configuation.  If that worked well for you I'd lean towards the MF.   

@scp

sorry, in my earlier post, i missed your mention of your von schweikert speakers... very nice!

Hi, my advice would be to forget any of those mentioned above and look for a Pass Labs. INT-60.

i have the int 60 as well, sonically it is a rather different kettle of fish than the kinki or the mf -- it is also 3x more costly

i am a big fan of papa nelson, but his amps are trying for a different sonic character, more similar to the beloved nuvista/muvista mf amps

The Boulder 866 is a superb integrated. I highly recommend an audition. If you like it be sure to get the DAC option as it is fantastic. Good luck!