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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
mesch
3,403 posts
 

That is a good deal for a pair of Carreras. 

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larsman
1,753 posts
 

Yes it is - I would recommend contacting/buying from Fritz - he's great to talk to about speakers and music, too...  

dsper OP
657 posts
 

Okay Everyone,

I need your assistance!

The Fritz Carbons are in their final resting place at my wife's inherited home.

The front wall is15 feet wide and the side walls are 20 feet long, with a six foot opening on one side.

The backs of the speakers are about one foot from the front wall. They are about eight feet apart on either side of a cabinet/electric fireplace that is about twenty inches deep.

The speakers are about ten feet from the listening seat. I cannot adjust these logistics. The boss is surprisingly comfortable with the setup as it is...so I will not start a regional conflict. 

Using a Azur 640 CD player (15 years old), Axiom II passive, and a garage sale Niles 275 amp.

Detail is there, bass is there, soundstage is there, and no treble nasties.

BUT it sounds sterile.

I inserted a Soekris 1421 DAC. No real improvement. Maybe the Azur is not that bad...? 

What are your suggestions?  Is it the source or the amp?

Right now, I am listening to my main rig: Zu Audio Soul Sixes (as I argue with myself about Forte iv's {still a bit too "hot"}), 12 gauge copper wire, via PS Audio PMT, Mojo Audio B4B, Don Sachs pre, and First Watt F7. Ice Age interconnects. Sounds great, liquid, and violins are sweet. Nothing fancy. It makes me listen all of the time. 

Please and thanks!

Dsper

 

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mapman
21,858 posts
 

If I were you I’d strongly consider trying the Glow Audio Amp 1 with the Fritz.

Glow Audio Amp 1

donquichotte
116 posts
 

I don't know your amp, but a passive pre can make the sound more detailed and immediate but also a bit sterile sometimes IMO, try to replace the Axiom with the Don Sachs and see what happens. Also, any single piece of cable, connector etc., including the electric outlets, can change the sound in many ways, including making it more sterile, so I'd also try switching every single cable with those from the main system, one by one. My 2 cents...

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