Boulder 866 / Rotel Michi M8

Michi M8 big boys against the little sophisticated Boulder 866 all-in-one?
Advantages disadvantages?

I had the opportunity to bring new michi M8 monos with a warranty of $5000, but there are also quite a few good reviews about the Boulder 866...

They play in the same league?

Thanks!

rolee91006-24-2024 9:50am

rolee910 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 07-05-2024 at 05:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank You guys!!!
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,785 posts 07-05-2024 at 10:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How big is the listening room? How loud do you listen (measured with SPL meter or smartphone app)? This will play into how much power you need. I’d also call Boulder and get their take on the 866 and 802D3 pairing. If it all checks out and I had to purchase without being able to audition, I’d start with a used Boulder 866. Within the integrated amps space I would also consider CODA CSiB V2 or V3, McIntosh MA9500 and Pass Int250. They all sound different so read up and determine what might work best based on sound characteristics.
rolee910 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 07-06-2024 at 07:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am still extremely interested in the 866 and the Boulder sound, but there was an unmissable deal, so I currently have new michi M8s. I started burning them in, it was written on the forum that it takes up to 400 hours to burn them in. If they don't agree, I'll move on.