Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers


Hi All,

I started a discussion about "Monitors for 14 x 20 Room" back last November. There was a lot of good advice and Fritz Speakers kept being positively mentioned.

At the time, I thought WAF would be low for a larger sized monitor. Now I think I have the stage set for Fritz speakers and am thinking either new Carreras or Carbons. 

I would prefer an integrated amp because it is one less piece of equipment io place in in a constrained space.

I would also prefer solid state to solid state, in order to have this system as problem free as possible.

Your ideas and suggestions, please 

Dsper

 

 

 

 

 

dsper

Showing 4 responses by soix

With this setup,  the main thing I seem to miss is the last bit of detail and nuance. Not sure if it is the speakers, the amp, or the source!

I’d be looking for a good DAC.  IME Marantz gear tends to soften treble detail and nuance that a better DAC could provide.  Just my $0.02 FWIW.

If the speakers are 10’ apart I’m not sure why you’d sit only 8.5’ from the speakers — that’s even closer than would be considered nearfield listening (i.e. an equilateral triangle).  I’d experiment with moving the speakers closer together or your listening seat further back and see what happens.  Hey, it’s free so why not?

The Belles Aria integrated would be high on my list in your price range used.  Here’s one, but he’s the second owner so I’d make him pay shipping/fees at his asking price. 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650004089-belles-aria-integrated-amp/