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October 26, 2020, 06:12 AM #1Junior Member
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Electrocompaniet ECI 3 vs Primare A30.1/I30
Which one would you choose to drive Sonus Faber sonetto's ?
1. Electrocompaniet ECI 3 Pre owned 1000$
1. Primare A30.1 MKII Pre owned 670$
Is it work the extra 400$ for the EC ECI3 ?
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October 26, 2020, 11:55 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: Electrocompaniet ECI 3 vs Primare A30.1/I30
I have not heard the ECI. I personally find Primare to sound a bit edgy for lack of a better word, however, it should drive them well. By reputation my guess is the ECI would be worth the difference. The Primare would be neutral and have good punch though.
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October 27, 2020, 05:32 AM #3Junior Member
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Re: Electrocompaniet ECI 3 vs Primare A30.1/I30
I have heard both, albeit not in critical listening conditions. Either should drive the Sonettos OK, even though, at ¬87dB /W (4ohm), they're not the most sensitive models aroundl.
My take on the Primare is as Mr Peabody's above.
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October 27, 2020, 05:58 AM #4Junior Member
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Re: Electrocompaniet ECI 3 vs Primare A30.1/I30
Thank you guys for your response, recently another option leaped at me, a brand new Roksan K3 integrated for 1400$. Is it worth to be considered?
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