The SET 120 amp and Control Amp along with the SET 400 would fall into the warm and liquid with good bass category. I have a friend that used the Control amp with Carrera's for several years and then used it as an amp only with a Supratek preamp. I used the SET 400 for several years with Carrera's. As the SET 120 Control amp is nothing but the amp module and a passive preamp in one box if you wanted to keep using your Axiom no reason the SET 120 amp shouldn't work plus you have a 30 day money back to work with.
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
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@dsper have you decided on the Carerra or Carbon ? I ask because I've used some of the same Scanspeak drivers in a few speakers I built, and upgraded, similar to the Fritz Carbon 7 SE MK 2. Warm, full body, nice. https://www.fritzspeakers.com/DreamWeaverFritzCarbon7Mk2SpecPage.asp The AVA SET 120 control amp and this speaker could be a nice combination for you. I've studied Frank's amps quite a bit, his design, mosfets he uses, and this particular amplifier . You might ask Fritz about this again too, I think he recommended a similar combo. Return policy options on both make it low risk and possibly fun to try fwtw. I like this idea. Might be a nice little system, best of luck.
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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
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