Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers

Also , how well treated or not your room is may influence which Fritz speaker to get… the Carrera or the Carbon.

my room is just a tiny bit smaller than yours but with pretty high ceilings … no traditional damping installed but lots of diffusion from objects and probably some absorption from couch, wool rugs, curtains etc.

I went with the Carbon 7’s powered by an AVA Set120 and it’s been a superb pairing.  I realize that’s not an integrated …though AVA does make a version with a built-in passive attenuator and multiple inputs.

Others have had success with the Pass Int-25.

@dsper

i haven’t heard the Carreras so I can’t actually comment on them. However , others have said the Be tweeter can be very energetic even though Fritz’s implementation is also said to keep things natural and relaxed . So, I would recommend calling John and speaking to him about your room and what music you’ll be playing and how loud, etc.

He’s a super guy and will help you sort things out without giving you a hard sell.

My room is 13x18x9 with big openings on 2 of the walls.

I also agree with @chayro … you can pair them pretty effectively with a lot of amps. They are easy to drive so you could start with what you have and then upgrade the amp later.

My Carbons also sound very good with a $380 Vista Audio Spark.

At your budget, I would at least take a look at the Alstine SET120 Control amp.

Just for the hell of it

I decided to pair my Fritz Carbons today with a vintage solid state integrated … my 1977 Yamaha CA-2010z, 120 Watts into 8 Ω.

Even though I’ve had this amp I haven’t hooked the two up together before .

Surprisingly smooth and controlled… despite a relatively low damping factor …and still, lots of presence.

If the lovely VU meters are to be trusted , I’m outputting less than 1 watt at more than moderate listening levels (75 dB from my seat)

Fun to get a different presentation from my daily (Alstine SET120)

https://postimg.cc/dkdZ87vg

Yes that’s how it works !

fyi, while the 70’s Yamaha sounded great (and fun), I took it out and put the Van Alstine back in.  There’s just a whole order of magnitude of resolution between the two. 
Would love to hear these Carbons with an amp that’s just a smidge brighter… such as the Belles that keeps getting mentioned.

I know people have had success with Pass xa25 or int-25, though I wonder… would those be maybe too soft for Carbons and better suited to the Carreras?

But , my goodness, these speakers really create quite the presentation despite what powers them.  So happy with my purchase from Fritz.

@dsper just re-read your comment about your F7 and Forte IV’s … so surprised to hear that.  Are you generally happy with the First Watt F7 otherwise?

Interesting and good to know.

I’ve actually been contemplating an F7 to pair with the Fritzs

Keep us updated on what you decide with the speaker and amp decision 

thanks 

JS

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