Musical Fidelity question

Alex00

Hi, everyone I'm new here on the forum.
I own Dyanudio Evoke 50 and Denafrips Ares II as DAC.
I want a definitive MF amp to drive them and I am looking at the A308, A5.5, Nu-Vista M3, and M6si.
Unfortunately, I've never heard them personally... I like transparent sound, deep tight bass, forward midrange, full bodied sound, no harshness or brightness.

I'd go with M6si since it's the latest model but I read that some say that the new M line sounds different and worse than the old A lines. What does it mean?
I need an opinion, thank you.

rooftop59

I am driving my dynaudio contour 1.3mkii with an MF A308. Source is a Cambridge 851n DAC/streamer. The sound is awesome! I had a Cambridge 851a most recently, and while the Cambridge sounded good, the MF is better in pretty much every way. The bass is meatier with better texture, the highs are very smooth and extended, but perhaps the biggest different is the midrange. On Chris Stapletons millionaire, the opening guitar had really nice shimmer and attack through the Cambridge, but now it has more weight and body and texture. I have a really nice acoustic guitar (a Taylor 814ce) and through the MF the acoustic sounds like it’s supposed to.


As for the comparison, @Ricardo sold me his a308 after upgrading to the MS6i and he told me that he’s very pleased and the upgrade after having the same worry. He said the sound sig was very similar fwiw...

Alex00

rooftop59 wrote: »

I am driving my dynaudio contour 1.3mkii with an MF A308. Source is a Cambridge 851n DAC/streamer. The sound is awesome! I had a Cambridge 851a most recently, and while the Cambridge sounded good, the MF is better in pretty much every way. The bass is meatier with better texture, the highs are very smooth and extended, but perhaps the biggest different is the midrange. On Chris Stapletons millionaire, the opening guitar had really nice shimmer and attack through the Cambridge, but now it has more weight and body and texture. I have a really nice acoustic guitar (a Taylor 814ce) and through the MF the acoustic sounds like it’s supposed to.


As for the comparison, @Ricardo sold me his a308 after upgrading to the MS6i and he told me that he’s very pleased and the upgrade after having the same worry. He said the sound sig was very similar fwiw...

So you're telling me the M6si sounds very similar to the A308?
What do you think of the A5 cr pre + power? Would they sound better than the integrated A5?

Ricardo

I don't have a critical listening room anymore. My room is pretty far from ideal. But I can still tell differences, and the M6si's bass is a tad tighter. More balls if you wish (It does have more power...). I initially thought highs were a little more refined, but it might have been me trying too hard to justify the upgrade. I can tell you though that it does not sound worse than the A308. And I would say mid-range is NOT forward. It's just right. And no, it is far from being harsh.

I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

Hope this helps.

rooftop59

Alex00 wrote: »

rooftop59 wrote: »

I am driving my dynaudio contour 1.3mkii with an MF A308. Source is a Cambridge 851n DAC/streamer. The sound is awesome! I had a Cambridge 851a most recently, and while the Cambridge sounded good, the MF is better in pretty much every way. The bass is meatier with better texture, the highs are very smooth and extended, but perhaps the biggest different is the midrange. On Chris Stapletons millionaire, the opening guitar had really nice shimmer and attack through the Cambridge, but now it has more weight and body and texture. I have a really nice acoustic guitar (a Taylor 814ce) and through the MF the acoustic sounds like it’s supposed to.


As for the comparison, @Ricardo sold me his a308 after upgrading to the MS6i and he told me that he’s very pleased and the upgrade after having the same worry. He said the sound sig was very similar fwiw...

So you're telling me the M6si sounds very similar to the A308?
What do you think of the A5 cr pre + power? Would they sound better than the integrated A5?

I’m telling you what @ricardo told me. I have no experience with any other MF equipment.

halo

I have the MF M2si which replaced a Cambridge Audio CXA60 in my setup. Both sound very good but there is a better synergy between the Triangle speakers and the M2si vs the CXA60. I would not hesitate to recommend MF at this point. MF gear should match your Dynaudio speakers very well.

Alex00

Ricardo wrote: »

I don't have a critical listening room anymore. My room is pretty far from ideal. But I can still tell differences, and the M6si's bass is a tad tighter. More balls if you wish (It does have more power...). I initially thought highs were a little more refined, but it might have been me trying too hard to justify the upgrade. I can tell you though that it does not sound worse than the A308. And I would say mid-range is NOT forward. It's just right. And no, it is far from being harsh.

I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

Hope this helps.

okay thanks.
When I say forward midrange I mean something like warm sound, my Dynaudio Evoke 50's are very transparent and detailed but the midrange is slightly recessed and I'm looking for an amplifier that's not too neutral or thin in sound, I look for an amp rather mid-forward sounding so it balances out the flat sound of the Dynaudio.

Ricardo

IMO Musical Fidelity are neutral....but I wouldn't call it thin. More like accurate. Maybe try to get a used unit so you can try and recoup your investment in case you don't like it.

F1nut

Alex00 wrote: »

Hi, everyone I'm new here on the forum.
I own Dyanudio Evoke 50 and Denafrips Ares II as DAC.
I want a definitive MF amp to drive them and I am looking at the A308, A5.5, Nu-Vista M3, and M6si.
Unfortunately, I've never heard them personally... I like transparent sound, deep tight bass, forward midrange, full bodied sound, no harshness or brightness.

I'd go with M6si since it's the latest model but I read that some say that the new M line sounds different and worse than the old A lines. What does it mean?
I need an opinion, thank you.

There a Tri-Vista for sale here, stellar piece of kit.

Alex00

Ricardo wrote: »

IMO Musical Fidelity are neutral....but I wouldn't call it thin. More like accurate. Maybe try to get a used unit so you can try and recoup your investment in case you don't like it.

Yes man thanks for your opinion.
I'm thinking of a second-hand A5cr pre + power, what do you think?
Anybody know them? Do they sound better than A5 integrated?

Alex00

F1nut wrote: »

Alex00 wrote: »

Hi, everyone I'm new here on the forum.
I own Dyanudio Evoke 50 and Denafrips Ares II as DAC.
I want a definitive MF amp to drive them and I am looking at the A308, A5.5, Nu-Vista M3, and M6si.
Unfortunately, I've never heard them personally... I like transparent sound, deep tight bass, forward midrange, full bodied sound, no harshness or brightness.

I'd go with M6si since it's the latest model but I read that some say that the new M line sounds different and worse than the old A lines. What does it mean?
I need an opinion, thank you.

There a Tri-Vista for sale here, stellar piece of kit.

Amazing amplifier but out of my budget, I' m thinking of an A5 cr pre + power at 1400 € both, do you know them?

marvda1

tube amp might be your answer for that midrange.

BindingPoster

The A308 might come close, but I would look at a Naim Nait XS-2 or a Naim Supernait (V1) given what you say you like.

BlueFox

BindingPoster, why are you always responding to year old threads?

invalid

BlueFox wrote: »

BindingPoster, why are you always responding to year old threads?

He's living in the past.

BlueBirdMusic

He has been trapped by the “langoliers”.

billbillw

He is probably trying to up his post count so he can hit the Flea Market.

BindingPoster

In my experience, it's never too late when it comes to upgrades. The OP may have upgraded since, but they may still be curious about where to go next.

Not having seen a 'please respond by..', I figured it wouldn't do any harm.

What might be the reason for your interest in the timing of my responses?

BlueFox wrote: »

BindingPoster, why are you always responding to year old threads?

audioluvr

BindingPoster wrote: »

BlueFox wrote: »

BindingPoster, why are you always responding to year old threads?

Don't mind them. Most here are guilty of resurrecting old posts. Some are timeless