New Fritz Carbon 7 bookshelf speakers review!

Has anyone here tried to pair up Fritz Carbon 7 speakers with an Advance Paris A12 integrated amplifier before?

Background:

I'm helping a friend buying the A12 amp. I mentioned the Fritz Carbon 7 as one possible idea to buy or at least demo to give it a try. A good match or no, why?

Comments anyone?

Specs: AP A12

Product info:

• 190 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (280 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms)
• 4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers
• THD: 0.007%
• signal-to-noise ratio: >103dB
• frequency response: <10-35,000 Hz (-3dB)
• built-in high-performance PCM 1796 DAC
• High Bias switch lets you select warm, detailed Class-A-like performance at low volumes with automatic switching to AB for full power
• dual-mono design with two toroidal transformers means each channel gets its own dedicated power
• hybrid technology combines a vacuum tube preamp section with a solid-state Class AB power section

@decooney 

Fritz’s speakers have an impedance curve with a minimum of around 6 ohms with mild phase angles across the spectrum – a genuinely easy load. I’ve not heard them with the A12 but I have tried them with the  Atoll IN200, a very similar amp in terms of power, headroom, etc. My guess is that the A12’s hybrid tube pre-stage will likely add a somewhat warmer, slightly rounder character but I didn’t find the Atoll solid-state design to be bright or harsh at all with Carbons. Both have quite enough power — the Carbon’s 88dB efficiency would not need more than a few watts.

That's a good comparable idea @hilde45 with reference to the Atoll IN200. Good to know, and was not aware you tested that combination. Got it, Thanks.  

My buddy was thinking larger horn speakers at first, and I was suggesting the idea of the smaller size Fritz speakers on stands in his room size, and using a bit more power/current with the Fritz. I've used those same woofers before, and like them. 

Something I use to do with Totem Model 1 Signature 4ohm 87db speakers, and those only had 4" DynAudio woofers and small aluminum tweeters. Plenty of drive and grunt to pressurize a slightly larger room. Amazing results driving them with a 320wpc dual mono amplifier. I ran that as a secondary reference system for several years. I really liked that compact mini-monitor footprint. Quite musical with the right amp. Somehow I'd hedge to bet the Fritz Carbon 7s would be more musical too.  :) 

I've had my Carbon 7 SE's for about 4 years now and, in my space, they could never be classified as too bright.  If anything, they are just a smidge soft.

I am always very happy listening to music on them ...really have no reason to want to upgrade.  I also love the Van Alstine amp I'm using with them but have been curious about a more powerful option ...to see if they increase the best aspects of the Fritz's.  I've been curious about the new EVO versions of the Atoll IN200 or IN300.