Electrocompaniet
NORWAY · HIGH-END AUDIO INSTRUMENTS · OFFICIAL SA DISTRIBUTOR
Electrocompaniet has a legacy of over 40 years producing what they call “fine audio instruments” — recognised by discerning audiophiles, recording studios, and industry professionals in more than fifty countries. Their products are designed and manufactured in Norway from the ground up. AudioExchange is the official South African distributor.
The Electrocompaniet story began over forty years ago with a 25W amplifier that was widely hailed as the best amplifier in the world. That success grew into the Electrocompaniet of today — the leading Norwegian manufacturer of high-quality audio equipment. Their voice is compatible with any speaker, any load. The power is always present, ready to make any driver sing.
I remember the first time I listened to their very first CD player. Taken aback by its plain, simple look and its extraordinary musicality. Those were the days of CD players with every conceivable button on the face plate — the more complicated, surely the better? Electrocompaniet proved otherwise and has never looked back.
PRICELIST
Please note: The prices change daily but unless major financial upheaval makes the Rand/$/Euro dive, this will be a good estimation. Please do call.
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AW800 Monoblocks / Pair R840000
The AW 800M Mono/Stereo Amplifier is Electrocompaniet’s most powerful and versatile amplifier to date. Operable in stereo, mono, or bi-amping mode — it is a system that can be used in virtually any configuration, offering future-proof investment security.
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AW300 Monoblocks/Pair R460000
The AW 300 M is Electrocompaniet’s latest Mono Power Amplifier. This amplifier embodies an updated, yet unmistakable Electrocompaniet design, perfectly complementing both current and legacy Electrocompaniet products.
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AW250 R Stereo Amplifier R158000
The Electrocompaniet AW250R power amplifier is known for its uncoloured and excellent reproduction qualities. From the first note of any familiar recording, you will be captivated by the AW250R and by the musical enjoyment it will give you.
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EC5 Reference Preamplifier R420000
The EC 5 is Electrocompaniet’s latest Stereo Reference Pre-Amplifier. This pre-amplifier embodies an updated, yet unmistakable Electrocompaniet design, perfectly complementing both current and legacy Electrocompaniet products.
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ECI 6 DX MKII Integrated Amplifier/Streamer R145000
The new ECI 6 DX MKII combines a best-in-class feature set with cutting edge audio technology and true Electrocompaniet sound. This single unit is able to play whichever, wherever and whatever audio source you may have, and makes it sound like music was meant to be sounding.
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ECI 6 MKII Integrated Amplifier R110000
The new ECI 6 MKII is a powerful integrated amplifier equipped with 4 analogue inputs. The ECI 6 MKII offers 2 x 125 Watts
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ECI 80D Integrated Amplifier R69000
The ECI 80D is our brand new integrated amplifier. The new ECI 80D offers 2 x 80 Watts into 8 Ohms
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EC 4.8 MKII Reference Preamplifier R92000
With its outstanding performance, excellent resolution, superb control and precise musical reproduction, we have made a preamplifier that is true to our slogan, “Closing the gap to the master”.
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ECP 2 MKII Phono Stage R58000
With the renewed international enthusiasm for the vinyl format, a world-class phono preamplifier or RIAA stage is more important in a reference setup than ever before.
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EMC 1 MKV Reference CD player 128000
Since 1998, Electrocompaniet has produced one of the best sounding CD players on the market, the EMC 1 UP. The new EMC 1 MKV builds upon this legacy and refines by using a new drive unit.
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ECM 1 MKII High End DAC and Music Streamer R120000
The new ECM 1 MKII is a DAC and music streamer. With the brand new, in-house developed streaming software and app, it plays lossless, DSD and high-resolution digital content in a way that really makes you want to dig deeper into all the delightful music out there
AW 800M — The Current Flagship
MSRP: R1.3m/Pair. Your Price: R840k/Pair
The AW 800M Mono/Stereo Amplifier is Electrocompaniet’s most powerful and versatile amplifier to date. Operable in stereo, mono, or bi-amping mode — it is a system that can be used in virtually any configuration, offering future-proof investment security.
AW 800M Specifications
| Input impedance | 330 kΩ |
| Frequency response (filter active) | 0.5 – 220 kHz |
| Frequency response (filter off) | 0.5 – 1.1 MHz |
| Voltage gain (mono, balanced) | 35 dB (×56) |
| Voltage gain (stereo, balanced) | 29 dB (×28) |
| SNR (ref. 1W/8Ω, 20–20kHz) | 95 dB |
| SNR (ref. full power, 20–20kHz) | 122 dB |
| THD+N | 0.0006% |
| Damping factor (8Ω load) | >1000 |
| Output power stereo | 300W (8Ω) · 600W (4Ω) · 1000W (2Ω) per channel |
| Output power mono | 800W (8Ω) · 1500W (4Ω) · 2200W (2Ω) |
| Dimensions / Weight | 406 × 292 × 488 mm · 55 kg |
EC — The Flagship Preamplifier
MSRP: R580k. Your Price: R420k
EC5 Specifications
| Input impedance balanced (fixed) | 47 KOhms |
| Output impedance | 22R |
| Maximum Voltage Gain | 20 dB |
| SNR (ref. 1V, 20-20 kHz, A-wht) | 113 dB |
| Voltage gain (stereo, balanced) | 29 dB (×28) |
| SNR (ref. 1W/8Ω, 20–20kHz) | 95 dB |
| Max input voltage | 10 Vrms |
| Max output voltage | 10 Vrms |
| Gain | – 73dB to + 20dB |
| Frequency response | 0.5 – 450.000 Hz |
| Channel Separation | > 120dB |
| THD + N | <0.0002% |
AW 300 M Mono Power Amplifier
MSRP: R670k/pair. Your Price: R460k/pair
AW300 Specifications
| Input impedance | 330 kΩ |
| Frequency response (filter active) | 0.5 – 220 kHz |
| Frequency response (filter off) | 0.5 – 1.1 MHz |
| Voltage gain (mono, balanced) | 29 dB (×28) |
| SNR (ref. 1W/8Ω, 20–20kHz) | 95 dB |
| SNR (ref. full power, 20–20kHz) | 120 dB |
| THD+N | 0.0006% |
| Damping factor (8Ω load) | >1000 |
| Output power | 300W (8Ω) · 600W (4Ω) · 1000W (2Ω) per channel |
| Dimensions / Weight | 470 × 490 × 210 mm · 30 kg |
ECI 6 DX MKII Integrated Amp/DAC/Streamer
MSRP: R230k. Your Price: R145k
The new ECI 6 DX MKII combines a best-in-class feature set with cutting edge audio technology and true Electrocompaniet sound.
This single unit is able to play whichever, wherever and whatever audio source you may have, and makes it sound like music was meant to be sounding.
ECI6DX2 Specifications
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Digital section: |
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D/A converter |
24 bit/192 kHz |
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Sample rate converter |
24bit / 192kHz |
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Inputs |
SPDIF, 2x Toslink, 1x USB |
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USB: |
asynchronous up to 24bit/ 192kHz supported |
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SPDIF: |
24bit/ 192kHz |
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Toslink: |
24bit/ 96kHz |
• Advanced 802.11 AC WiFi with MIMO
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps)
• 1x USB for external storage
• iOS, Android and web app
Streaming services
• AirPlay 2 ®
• Spotify ® Connect
• Qobuz ®
• Plays with Audirvāna
• TIDAL ® Connect
• Roon Ready
• JPLAY Certified
• DLNA
• Internet Radio
• Bluetooth streaming from any Bluetooth enabled device
Supported formats:
• All popular formats including: WAV/WAVE, MP3, AAC+, Vorbis, ALAC, FLAC, APE, WMA, up to 192kHZ/24bit, DSD, up to DSD 128 (5.6 MHz)
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Preamplifier section |
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Input impedance ( Balanced input ) |
47Kohm |
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Maximum input level |
10 Volt RMS |
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Noise floor ( 1Vrms, 20 – 20 kHz, balanced) |
-135 dB |
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THD + N (1Vrms, 20 – 20 kHz, balanced) |
<0.004% |
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Amplifier section |
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Output Impedance |
< 0,02 Ohm |
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Frequency response |
1 – 150 kHz |
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Channel separation |
> 120 dB |
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THD ( 20 – 20 kHz) |
< 0.004% |
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Maximum peak current |
>100A |
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Damping factor 8 ohm load |
>350 |
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I Input sensitivity 120W output |
1.3Vrms |
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Input sensitivity HT 120W output |
1Vrms |
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Gain HT Input |
x36 (31 dB) |
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Rated output power |
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8 ohms |
2 x 125 W |
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4 ohms |
2 x 200 W |
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2 ohms |
2 x 370 W |
Frequently asked questions
Who distributes Electrocompaniet in South Africa?
Audio Exchange is the official South African distributor for Electrocompaniet.
Where is Electrocompaniet equipment made?
Electrocompaniet products are designed and manufactured in Norway.