Dynaudio Excite 16 with Pioneer A-A9?

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Hi! I lives in Christchurch, New Zealand. My usual B&W 685 was damaged in the earthquake (might be in the news over there!)

A local Hifi dealer is selling a pair of 6 weeks old Dynaudio Excite 16 with some minor scratches from quake damage at half price(GBP 620).

Will my Pioneer setup (PD-D6, A-A9) with Chord chameleon silverscreen interconnet & Chord rumour 2 speaker wires able to run those Dynaudio? Will it be an improvement over the B&W?

Dynaudio is 4ohms, max power handling 150w at 4 ohms

Pioneer A-A9 rated at 70w at 4ohms, I believe it was tested by HFN to be 100w at 4ohms, going to 135w at dynamic condition.

Many thanks for any inputs. Cheers!

 

[Anonymous]

Hi, this is a bargain, they will definately be a big improvement on the 685s, if your listening room is large enough and they are placed on standd clear of walls. I still would ask the dealer to take them home a couple of days to listen.

I recently listened to Dyn 2/7 and was blown away, exept the overpowering bass in a small room.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi, thanks for reply.

They will be put on heavy 2nd hand Dynaudio stands I bought last year, about 0.5metre from side & back walls. Gonna bring them home for an audition today if aftershakes are not too severe

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi kingwei

Yes, Dynaudio's Excite X16's will be an instant improvement over the 685's and should also be a good match with your Pioneer electronics.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Anonymous]

I got the speakers at home now. It already had some 20hrs at the dealer, is that enough time for running in? Cheers!

 

[Anonymous]

Wee bump. How much run in time is required for the Dynaudios?

Also, anybody can commend on Pioneer's Legatolink Pro? Is it worth left on or off? Many thanks.

 

[hifikrazy]

Don't think 20 hours is quite enough. Most speakers require between 70 to 100 hours running in.