Boulder 866 / Rotel Michi M8

Michi M8 big boys against the little sophisticated Boulder 866 all-in-one?
Advantages disadvantages?

I had the opportunity to bring new michi M8 monos with a warranty of $5000, but there are also quite a few good reviews about the Boulder 866...

They play in the same league?

Thanks!

rolee91006-24-2024 9:50am

rolee910 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22 posts 07-06-2024 at 07:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am still extremely interested in the 866 and the Boulder sound, but there was an unmissable deal, so I currently have new michi M8s. I started burning them in, it was written on the forum that it takes up to 400 hours to burn them in. If they don't agree, I'll move on.
flat4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 56 posts 05-04-2025 at 02:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rolee, how do you like the M8's? Or did you off them?
rolee910 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22 posts 05-04-2025 at 06:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They've been working fine for a while now. I got an Esoteric N 05XD while driving, and Esoteric K 05 X as a backup. They make a perfect combo with the B&W 802d3. soaring, detailed, dynamic, powerful, airy, fast, and nowhere is it offensive but the character is very fresh, and most importantly, very natural.
ricred1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,075 posts 05-04-2025 at 08:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In my system the M8's lacked detail and dimensionality. They reminded me of PS Audio BHK 300s.