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Speaker Cables for FRITZ Carbon 7 SE mk2

Not sure if I should’ve posted this in cables or speakers...

but..Since this is somewhat speaker specific, I’m posting here.

I’ve posted a bit before about how I’m somewhat new here and have jumped into the deep end the past couple of years trying to outfit myself with a very pleasing digital audio setup without spending a fortune.

At this point, I’m in about $8.5k in and don’t’ really want to go too too much north of that.

I will be upgrading my streamer soon and with new speakers cables will probably crest the $10k mark.

I was using Omega single driver monitors with Supra cables (recommended by Omega) but have moved the Omegas to a different room but I’m still using the Supras.

In the past few months I’ve ended up with almost all my cabling (except power) being Triode Wire Labs (Ethernet, USB, Coax and RCA interconnects)

I’m interested in purchasing a set of speakers cables from TWL but thought I’d check in with Fritz owners about what has worked for them first.

Currently my system is something like:

Router > Linkup Ethernet cable > Uptone Etherregen > TWL Freedom Ethernet cable > Ifi Zen Stream with 12V LHY linear power supply > TWL USB cable > Denafrips Iris DDC > TWL coax SPDIF > Border Patrol se-i DAC > TWL Sprit ii RCA interconnects > Van Alstine T10 tubed preamp > BJC RCA interconnects > Van Alstine SET 120 power amp > Supra Rondo 2.5 speaker cables > Fritz Carbon 7 SE mk2.

Power Cords are all Signal Cable.

Ultimately I’m very happy for the most part.

I do feel like the Supras may be holding things back , but who’s to know without experimenting. The system is smooth, warm, relaxed ...never strident. Sometimes, not always, the highs seem a little rolled off. Maybe I’d like to interject just a bit of sparkle into the system.

I’m also not done experimenting with power amps so the SET 120 may change around but...given what I’m currently using , does any Fritz user have suggestions on speaker cables. I’d like to purchase about 3.5 meter pairs so that can get costly and I guess I’d like to stay near $1000.

thanks in advance

j_andrews
j_andrews OP
146 posts
 

@jeffseight 

I agree , the economics of $1000 of speaker cable on $3000 monitors doesn't really make sense.  I'd much prefer to spend half of that.  But I do want to allow the speakers to be the best they can be....and as mentioned, my system leans warm.

Since I'm pulling the Supra cables to go to my 2nd system with the Omega monitors I have to buy new speakers cables anyway...this isn't just a matter of an upgrade.

As to your question on subs...I have 2 Omega Deep Hemp 8 powered subwoofers....hooked up speaker-level to my power amp.

They are set up stereo L/R....but , I only turn them off half the time.  These Fritz Carbon produce bass that baffles the mind given their size.  I'm honestly rarely wanting in more bass.

Are you using a swarm 100% of the time with your Fritz Carbons?

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jeffseight
574 posts
 

J-A,

Not using a swarm but intend to do that next. 

Currently just have one 8" REL sub.

 

mesch
3,502 posts
 

I own the Carbon7se MKII and use Kimber 8TC speaker cables (purchased used) between them and my Pass XA25 or Aric Audio Transcend tube amplifier used in rotation. Also don't feel the need for subwoofers in my 12 x 15' room.

Seems to me you have a very well balanced system which you enjoy. Given this system I would not spend 1K on speaker cables.  My thinking is to spend no more than 10% on cables connecting the combined cost of the two components to be connected. 

Better to purchase cables that steer your system in the desired sonic direction.  You stated you hear your system as 'warm'. If too much so look for a cable that tends to be neutral or somewhat brighter to liven up the presentation somewhat. 

j_andrews OP
146 posts
 

Great advice @mesch 

guess I need to do a little research on speaker cables that may interject a touch of brightness .  Silver plated perhaps.

I’m dying to hear the XA25 with these Fritz speakers. Bet that’s a lovely combo.

jaudio1
121 posts
 

I have Fritz Carrera BE Speakers and use a full loom of Triode Wire Labs cables. I had mogami and analysis plus solo crystal oval 8 prior.  In my system and to my ears the TWL cables are perfect for these speakers.  I also am running a XA-25 with them as well.

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