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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
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atmasphere
11,944 posts
 

I use the Carbon 6s in my bedroom system. My integrated amp makes 5 Watts/channel. I don't run it out of gas and the system plays as loud as I want. Images float easily in space; the speakers are very good at imaging and detail. Not bad in the bass range either. I run a sub below 45Hz.

 

dsper OP
663 posts
 

Hi All, 

Finally, I have my Carbon SE mk2's sorted.

I acquired a factory refurbished Marantz  CD60 player and an AVA SET120 integrated and things have come together.

 

Imagining, soundstage, bass, sense of aliveness and musicality are all there.  

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!

But we are comparing a $4,000  system to my main rig that is multiples as costly.  Half of my main system dollars are tied up in a Mojo Audio DC and PS Audio PMT.

Anyway, I  can heartily recommend my Carbon setup. There is a warmth that is beguiling and you can just listen to music!

YMMV,

Dsper 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

soix
9,784 posts
 

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.

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