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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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larsman
1,883 posts
 

@dsper - Indeed - when they are performing at the level they will get to, 'laid back' will not be the first phrase that enters your mind. 😁 Enjoy the break-in process - you'll get to that 'Eureka!' moment... 

dsper OP
662 posts
 

FWIW, I am finding that higher efficiency, easier to drive speakers are a lot of fun. One is not obsessed with high power amps required to run inefficient speakers, so you can concentrate on the overall sound. 

For example, I had read about First Watt products and decided to try one. I picked the F7 because I was persuaded that the damping factor of the amp would do a good job driving the Forte iv woofer. 

It did that but also veiled the presence of the horns in the Fortes. The law of unintended consequences.

But the real learning for me is that I am starting to truly listen to what I am hearing. 

Anyway, the F7 is currently a good match with the Carbons. Interestingly, I can tell when the F7 gets warmed up after being shut off overnight. The sound changes for the better quite dramatically to my ears. I have heard that sort of things with tubes but not so much with solid state.

mesch
3,456 posts
 

I find that driving my Carbons with the Pass XA25 the sounds improves as the amp warms up. About one CD worth of warm up makes a difference.

kennymacc
350 posts
 

Hegel!!!

j_andrews
146 posts
 

Not sure if OP is still looking into getting the Fritz speakers (or anyone else who may be considering) but he just posted a sale on the Carrera’s for $2800...they are typically $3500.

$2800 is only $200 more than he’s charging for the Carbon 7’s these days

I paid $2600 for my Carbon 7 SE mk ii’s including shipping exactly a year ago.

 

see link

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650036556-fritz-speakers-carrera-be-loudspeakers-on-sale-2800-a-pair/?utm_source=featured_ad&utm_medium=web&utm_content=front&utm_campaign=front-featured-ad-click&utm_term=650036556

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