bgross
303 posts
I’m at an impass too... have Audio Note AN-e/sp, Aesthetix Calypso Sig paired with a Canary M-90 300b power amp. It’s really very good but always wondering about amps. I’m all in on my pre & speakers and have enjoyed an all-tube setup (even DAC) for a long time now.
If you’re all in on your speakers, then I suggest looking at Audio Note amplification. In fact, there have been some recent reviews of Audio Note integrated amplification that might change your mind about separate preamp/amp. Specifically, Audio Note OTO Phono SE Signature, and Audio Note Meishu Tonmeister 300B Integrated.
@katzlar, a Pass Labs XA25 is an outstanding amplifier. You can’t go wrong. Reach out to @Hilde45. He owns an XA25, and I believe he may have once paired it with Fritz loudspeakers.
Atma-Sphere GAN amps would be worth a home audition. Ralph Karsten doesn’t release anything that doesn’t sound excellent, and in keeping with Atma-Sphere's tube amplification house sound.