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Fritz carbon 7SE MK 2, Upgrade

I hate the title above, but didn't know how to phrase it. Current system is secondary one, but, great otherwise. ATI  6002 AMP, Benchmark LA-4 preamp,  Meitner DAC MA1 V2, Bricasti M5, above mentioned FRITZ speakers, SVS SB 3000 SUB, Streaming Audirvana via Qobuz. 13x14' room, open door to bathroom and another to common hallway. ONLY play Rock and roll  85 to low 90's    Zeppelin, Rush, Pink Floyd, I could go on. Love my FRITZ, not sure why I'm posting. (will never sell)     Is there a speaker that is stand amount (bookshelf),  possibly small floor stander that will play superior to what I have (rock and roll) that is a dramatic upgrade sound wise. Will be keeping sub in place, currently crossed at 60.  Have been looking off and on for Joseph audio pulsar Graphene, whether that is the correct direction.  Have no way of demoing speaker in house, live an hour from Nashville. Willing to drive some though!  Looking used up to 6k, a bucket list speaker, if you will. You folks at audiogon have helped me in the past, thank you all very much. Robert TN

robshaw
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thriftyaudio
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The Joseph Audio suggestion is excellent. You might want to consider a used pair of TAD LABS ME-1 used.

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thriftyaudio
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The ATC SCM20 may have too tight of a sweet spot to satisfy most users.

 

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jastralfu
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that is a dramatic upgrade sound wise
 

I have Fritz Rev 7 SEs and this is the single issue that has prevented me from “upgrading” speakers.  I have heard the Pulsar Graphenes and they are great but I wouldn’t say they are a dramatic upgrade.  I listened to some Fyne 501SPs as well that were outstanding as well but again not a dramatic upgrade imho.  I would go listen to whatever you’re considering before pulling the trigger on anything.  You might be surprised at how well your current speakers hold up against them.

chayro
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Admitted Fritz fan here. I think, with the music you prefer, you risk having a too “in your face” presentation with many other speakers. Fritz designs his speakers with a more musical and polite (in a positive way) presentation that sounds very non-fatiguing, which IMO works well with aggressive music.  Have you experimented with a second sub, perhaps crossed over a bit higher?  That would give significantly more bass energy and take some burden off the Fritz, allowing them to play louder and cleaner without losing the qualities you like. Just my opinion 💡

zlone
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I don’t have experience with the Fritz, but I think the KEF Reference One’s are worth consideration. I had them and they will deliver on Zep and Floyd with amazing clarity and soundstage at volume, with plenty of bass. While I have not heard them, the Joseph’s are a great choice too, probably a toss up and would come down to personal preference. 

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