Amp for Dali Ikon 6 - 5.1

[jimmymcnulty]

Which amp/receiver would you recommend to run the Dali Ikon?

 

[HiFiRuss71]

That depends on budget, but to even start doing Ikon 6s justice, you'll be looking at £1k plus.

Russell

 

[Kelster]

I attended the What Hi-Fi show at Novotel in November. They (Dali) had their Ikon 6s running 5.1 off a Denon - I can't recall the model, but the new 3808 comes in at around £1k if that helps. It all sounded quite blissful running the 'Happy Feet' opening scene.

 

[jimmymcnulty]

The 3808 was on my list. Will definitely be spending at least 1K on a receiver. Would any of the Onkyos be up to the task?

 

[John Clark]

I am waiting for the Marantz sr-8002 for my setup.

 

[craigd]

I attended the What Hi-Fi show at Novotel in November. They (Dali) had their Ikon 6s running 5.1 off a Denon - I can't recall the model...

I think it was the 4308.

 

[cloud1]

nice, i just bought a denon avr-4308 and am looking at the dali ikon 6 5.1 set

where is the cheapest place to get these?

so far i've been offered £1325 without the sub

 

[Gavin_Hall]

I'm running my Ikon's off my Denon 3801 (!), but with a Rotel 985 MKII Amp ;-) Sounds sweet!

Don't forget second hand, get more bang per ££ !

 

[Big_Si_Owen]

I'm running the Dali 6 5.1 package of the Onkyo 606 and am very happy with the sound. Will be upgrading Amp in a year or so I expect so will be interested to hear the difference if it's considered that a beefy £1k+ amp would be essential.

 

[BlueWizard]

Based on the Dali Ikon 6 specifications -

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The Ikons are capable of functioning with as little as 25 watts and have a Sensitivity rating of 91.5 which is above average.

So, I don't think it is so much raw power that you need for these speakers, as it is a solid power supply combined with an amp with lots of tight control and subtlety.

Consequently, I would go with a slightly better than consumer amp, and yes, amps in the £1000 range would get the job done. Though you could get buy for slightly less than £1000.

Though I think it would be wise for you to set some budget limits or at least a budget range so we can narrow in on proper AV amp in your price range.

Certainly the Denons would be good. Denon models are in transition now, moving from the xx09 models to the xx10 models. The AVR2809 and the AVR2310 are in this price range. As are the Marantz SR7002 AV, and the Yamaha RX-V1900.

Just a few thoughts.

Steve/bluewizard