Who has experience with Musical Fidelity M6 500i?

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,552
in 2 Channel Audio
Who has experience with the M6 500i integrated amp? It seems to be a beef cake? I was looking to see what comparisons can be made with the little brother the M6i?

@WagnerRC
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    I was very disappointed in the power output of my m6500i. My M6si at 200Wpc kicked its butt. The one for sale on Audiogon is the one that I sold off.

    The pass xa30.5 rated at 30wpc class a is the best so far. I love thus amp and slp05 is wow wow wow very nice so far.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    I was very disappointed in the power output of my m6500i. My M6si at 200Wpc kicked its butt.

    Odd.

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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    but I spoke to another owner and he confirmed my results. He was selling his too. I tried contacting MF direct and even called their rep in AZ and he would never return a call so I say fk it.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    I remember when Bob first got that MF, always thought something was amiss with that piece judging by his comments and my own hearing experiences. We all know too, sometimes it's just bad ju-ju with other playmates.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    synergy LOL
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    Indeed Bob, we may throw that word around too much but it's hard to ignore.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    I am a believer for sure.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    I was very disappointed in the power output of my m6500i. My M6si at 200Wpc kicked its butt. The one for sale on Audiogon is the one that I sold off.

    The pass xa30.5 rated at 30wpc class a is the best so far. I love thus amp and slp05 is wow wow wow very nice so far.

    So you like the 05?
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    but I spoke to another owner and he confirmed my results. He was selling his too. I tried contacting MF direct and even called their rep in AZ and he would never return a call so I say fk it.

    Explain.

    I'm not expecting the 500w integrated to sound like my 600w Boulder
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    DSkip wrote: »
    Hey Joey,

    I'm waiting on my Dayens Ecstasy III to make it back from my distributor (I made an oops and crossed wires somehow) and when it does, I can bring it by for a trial run for you. I asked Boris when I was ready to grab it what it sounded like and he compared it very favorably to the big dog Musical Fidelity integrateds. I can't comment as I've never heard those MF units, but going off his word it might be a good litmus test for you.

    We should do that some time
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    but I spoke to another owner and he confirmed my results. He was selling his too. I tried contacting MF direct and even called their rep in AZ and he would never return a call so I say fk it.

    Looks like MF has a new distributor, http://www.musicalfidelity.com/north-america
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    Joey_V wrote: »
    DSkip wrote: »
    Hey Joey,

    I'm waiting on my Dayens Ecstasy III to make it back from my distributor (I made an oops and crossed wires somehow) and when it does, I can bring it by for a trial run for you. I asked Boris when I was ready to grab it what it sounded like and he compared it very favorably to the big dog Musical Fidelity integrateds. I can't comment as I've never heard those MF units, but going off his word it might be a good litmus test for you.

    We should do that some time

    can i invite myself? :'(
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    Joey_V wrote: »
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    I was very disappointed in the power output of my m6500i. My M6si at 200Wpc kicked its butt. The one for sale on Audiogon is the one that I sold off.

    The pass xa30.5 rated at 30wpc class a is the best so far. I love thus amp and slp05 is wow wow wow very nice so far.

    So you like the 05?

    Yes sir so far I am very pleased.

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    I was very disappointed in the power output of my m6500i. My M6si at 200Wpc kicked its butt. The one for sale on Audiogon is the one that I sold off.

    The pass xa30.5 rated at 30wpc class a is the best so far. I love thus amp and slp05 is wow wow wow very nice so far.

    So you like the 05?

    Yes sir so far I am very pleased.

    Glad you like it, it get better as you tweak it.

    It's no wonder it's never left my system.
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    Are you guys running stock tubes on the 05???
    Have you tried RCA 5692's in it? Or what tubes make it shine?

    I'm saving up my pennies for an 05...just wondering what you guys are rolling with...

    Thanks
    Juan
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited January 2017
    JuanR wrote: »
    Are you guys running stock tubes on the 05???
    Have you tried RCA 5692's in it? Or what tubes make it shine?

    I'm saving up my pennies for an 05...just wondering what you guys are rolling with...

    Thanks
    Juan

    I use either stock or tungsol but not nos.

    I also have 4 Popes in my possession which needs to be relinquished by the wife who confiscated it during the nonsanctioned Joey_V mass purchase spree of 2016.

    I would like a full set of 6 popes but I have difficulty sourcing it.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    The tube numbering. Game has me a little confused. I have purchased some tubes for future use. I will be doing more research into the numbering system of what can can't be used.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,054
    What speakers were you running with the M6 500i....
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    I have paradigm signature 8's and still do along with s6's and s'4s

    I am very happy with all.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    The one on audiogon already sold. J
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    @WagnerRC

    I saw that. Good deal, but lukewarm response here made me kinda waffle.

    I'll probably do a luxman integrated for the upstairs game.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    Or a sweet MF A308 I saw somewhere here on the forum.

    :):):)
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    edited January 2017
    eo
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