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

I would get the speakers… get them broken in, then start thinking about the character of the integrated you want… assuming you have something to power them today.

At $1500 you should consider used. Sugden A21 integrated may work nicely. Well reviewed and lots of tube like qualities.

@dsper 

 

I owned Carrera BE's for over three years and have owned speakers with the same drivers as the Carbons. Which speaker model you chose will determine the best amp for you as their voicings are not the same.  As was recommended several times just call John(Fritz} and ask his advice.  He has personally owned and used integrated amps from Belles, Kinki, Van Alstine and others for SS but he does seem to prefer tubes with the Carrera's in his own system.  

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/

I'm very fond of Schiit gear -- a new "just an amp" Ragnarok comes in right at your budget. For a few bucks more, you can add an internal DAC and phono preamp.