djones51 makes a good point about the dac as the weak link.If I had the itch to try a new integrated I would go for the Vincent first and compare it to the Anthem before committing.I have your same speaker cables and have spade to banana connections on the amp end(PartsExpress).I couldn't discern a difference in SQ so they remain as is.Just my 2¢:-)
Integrated Amp $1200 or less
I’m currently using an Anthem I225 integrated amp and am consider a different integrated.
I would prefer solid state. I am not opposed to used and actually prefer that route if I can get more bang for the buck that way.
Im wanting something that still has enough power to drive my speakers (Fritz Carreras) to satisfyingly high levels.
I’m preferring an integrated so I don’t need an additional power cord and rca cords.
I’m open to suggestions. I could be swayed into spending a little more if I can get alot more performance.
I’m looking for more refinement. My source is a bluesound node 2i and I’m currently using the dac in the bluesound.
I’d prefer getting an integrated with no dac and will upgrade my Dac later. Again, I wouldn't rule out a great integrated that has a dac!
Thanks ahead of time for the suggestions!
I would prefer solid state. I am not opposed to used and actually prefer that route if I can get more bang for the buck that way.
Im wanting something that still has enough power to drive my speakers (Fritz Carreras) to satisfyingly high levels.
I’m preferring an integrated so I don’t need an additional power cord and rca cords.
I’m open to suggestions. I could be swayed into spending a little more if I can get alot more performance.
I’m looking for more refinement. My source is a bluesound node 2i and I’m currently using the dac in the bluesound.
I’d prefer getting an integrated with no dac and will upgrade my Dac later. Again, I wouldn't rule out a great integrated that has a dac!
Thanks ahead of time for the suggestions!
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Ugh, so many good choices but it p...s me off the layout of some of the binding posts. I have teally chunky speaker cables with spades and am not trying to bend them in a funky way. The vincents pc is right by where my cables would be. The W4S binding posts are in thag stupid diagnol fashion. maybe its time to send my cables back to get reterminated with bananas 🤦🏻♂️ |
@mesch here on Agon loved this Vincent and expressed regret for selling it. Hybrid tube/solid state. Used, here: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649626834-vincent-sv-236mk/ And this is a bit broad, but some local Colorado options: Fort Collins: https://www.audioalternative.com/clearance-overstock/ Arcam Solo Neo Integrated Amp $1600 Now $750 Rogue Sphinx 2 Integrated Amp $1495 Now $950 Lots of options here: https://tmraudio.com/components/integrated-amplifiers/?sort=priceasc |
If I have to go separates too, I will. I don’t want totally rule something out if it is going to be a better way to go. A few amps that are for sale local to me that interest me are: Proceed HPA2 for $1100 and an Atoll IN200... It seems like the Fritz Carreras are tube friendly and are a fairly easy speaker to drive so the sound quality of the amp is more important, probably, than all out power. |