Dali Ikon 5's or B&W 604 S3's what is a better speaker matched with a mcintosh mx132 pre-amp/ mcintosh MC7270?

CozmoCramer

CozmoCramer

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I'm trying to decide on getting a pair of B&W 604 S3's or Dali Ikon 5's to match match my Mcintosh mx132 pre-amp and Mcintosh MC7270 power amplifier. Any comparison experience between these two would be greatly appreciated.
 
CozmoCramer

CozmoCramer

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I understand it's more than enough for the Dali 5's but the b&w's dip down to 3ohms.
 
AcuDefTechGuy

AcuDefTechGuy

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I understand it's more than enough for the Dali 5's but the b&w's dip down to 3ohms.
I think he means most people who use $14K electronics would not buy $2K/pr speakers.

As for which speaker is “better”, the Dali might have better objective on-axis and off-axis response. But what people prefer might be different since it is subjective.


 
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ryanosaur

ryanosaur

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b&w's dip down to 3ohms.
...and tend to have a very uneven, colored frequency response.
There are better speakers for the money at both B&Ws 600 and 700 series.

Not familiar with the Ikons... but have usually heard good things about Dali in general.
 
mazersteven

mazersteven

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I think he means most people who use $14K electronics would not buy $2K/pr speakers.
Absolutely

Hopefully the OP purchased used and only paid $1000 for the Mac gear. Otherwise it's a serious mismanagement or allocation of Funds
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

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"Match"? This similar to pairing fine wine with a meal? :)
 
ryanosaur

ryanosaur

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"Match"? This similar to pairing fine wine with a meal? :)
Mmmm... A nice fat buttery and lightly oaked Chard with Fillet Mignon sauced with a dressing of Parsley, Thyme, Lemon zest, splash of juice, Shallot, Black Pepper and a kiss of microplaned Garlic in a fine EVO...

Tastes just like my Outlaws and Phil3s sound! Fat and luscious!!!

o_Oo_Oo_O

:p

:cool:
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

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Mmmm... A nice fat buttery and lightly oaked Chard with Fillet Mignon sauced with a dressing of Parsley, Thyme, Lemon zest, splash of juice, Shallot, Black Pepper and a kiss of microplaned Garlic in a fine EVO...

Tastes just like my Outlaws and Phil3s sound! Fat and luscious!!!

o_Oo_Oo_O

:p

:cool:
Dunno about chard with a nice steak....but that dressing sounds good
 
ryanosaur

ryanosaur

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Dunno about chard with a nice steak....but that dressing sounds good
;)
Because the Filet is so lean, the Chardonnay can pair really well with it. Compared to a Rib Eye with all that fat where a big bold Red is needed to stand up to, and cut through, that luxurious mouthfeel.

One of the Somms I worked with wanted to do that pairing, so I said “sure, let’s try it”... After trying it, I was convinced!
:)
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

Audioholic Jedi
;)
Because the Filet is so lean, the Chardonnay can pair really well with it. Compared to a Rib Eye with all that fat where a big bold Red is needed to stand up to, and cut through, that luxurious mouthfeel.

One of the Somms I worked with wanted to do that pairing, so I said “sure, let’s try it”... After trying it, I was convinced!
:)
Then again I usually bypass the filet for the ribeye :)
 
John Parks

John Parks

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Welp, y'all chased off another one. What is the kill record now and who is in the lead?
 
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Trebdp83

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"Hey Wally. What does too rough on the beaver mean?" "Well, Beav, I think it's when you give a p#%sy a good pounding." "Oh, you mean like when you pet the cat too hard?" "Never mind Beaver, never mind."
 
CozmoCramer

CozmoCramer

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I think he means most people who use $14K electronics would not buy $2K/pr speakers.

As for which speaker is “better”, the Dali might have better objective on-axis and off-axis response. But what people prefer might be different since it is subjective.


Never came back to this site to see the responses. Lol! I paid $500 for the Mcintosh 7270, & $200 for the MX132. I ended up getting Martin Logan Request Electrostat's, B&W 604 S3's, but downsized to some B&W 805 Nautilus for now.
 
AcuDefTechGuy

AcuDefTechGuy

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Never came back to this site to see the responses. Lol! I paid $500 for the Mcintosh 7270, & $200 for the MX132. I ended up getting Martin Logan Request Electrostat's, B&W 604 S3's, but downsized to some B&W 805 Nautilus for now.
Wow. You did awesome on the electronics. :D
 
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