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| Fritz Carrera BE vs. Harbeth 30.1 +1 @charles1dad Yes, the higher and flat impedance factor allows Fritz speakers to serve lower watt tube amps well. I use my Carbon 7s(rated 89dB) with an Aric audio Transcend tube amp (EL34s in triode mode) and a Pass XA-25. | |
| Question about wpc on tube amps What is budget for a tube preamp? | |
| Thinking about selling my Vincent 737 I would keep your streamer and DAC. Identify a speaker you would like to own over the ones you now have. Save for those. Watch the used market. | |
| Thinking about selling my Vincent 737 I am also in the camp to keep the Vincent. They are great integrated amplifiers, I have owned one. You already have an external DAC. You have already spent less on the Vincent internal DAC than you would lose selling it for another amplifier. The... | |
| Building a synergistic system. What to buy? Well, I am passive speaker and amplifier kind of guy. I also like to keep my digital components separated from amplification. My suggestions will follow my bias, your room size, and your interest in a stand mount speaker (I am also biased on th... | |
| Building a synergistic system. What to buy? Yes, Fritz has a 30 day trial period. I purchased his latest Carbon 7s which I believe to be a top contender in the $2600 range. Also a very easy to drive speaker which allows for a lower wattage amplifier given @labguy 's room. I am using it wit... | |
| Sensitivity question Your 23wpc class A amplifier should have no problem driving a 10 ohm speaker. How loud the experience is dependent on room size and distance one sits from speakers. | |
| Building a synergistic system. What to buy? My thoughts for now: Look for stand mount speaker that is either front ported or closed box type to address the need to be against the front wall. Audio Advisor sells several stands, I have found the shorter stands (20") work best for me. Look ... | |
| Biggest "bang for the buck" audio gear you have owned(in your history)? SonographTT with Sumiko arm and Talisman S cartridge. $550 1983 Still own TT and arm. B&K ST 140 with B&K Pro10 $850 1985 sold both in 2011 for $425 (the pair) BEL 1001 MK5 $1200 2011 Sold it for the same price in 2021. | |
| What are your top three live concerts of all time? Three rock concerts that come to mind: Led Zepplin, 1969 Jacksonville FL Jethro Tull, 1972, New Orleans Rolling Stones, 1978 Lexington KY | |
| What's your picks What amplifier are you using? | |
| Fritz Speakers I purchased my Carbon 7s last year. John provides a 30 day trial with right to return if dissatisfied He knew I was busy moving into a new home told me that I need not be worried about the 30 days. I got back to him after a few days and responded... | |
| Fritz Speakers Based on what @atmasphere and @jjss49 stated, I believe I will start with a single sub for use with both my Carbon 7 and LSR+ speakers. Likely purchase the small REL with 8" driver. Run speakers full range with CO set around 50hz for both speakers. | |
| Fritz Speakers @j_andrews I also run the Fritz without subs. Plenty of bass for my bedroom sized room. I must say I also considered the use of an active crossover for use with the LRS+ however rethinking that. The cost of a quality one might be better spent els... | |
| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? @drbeechwood In terms of power to drive I believe the distance from the speakers to be more important than room size. In addition I think getting the most from a system is easier when the system occupies a dedicated smaller space within a larger r... |