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Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers
With a budget of $1500 and a pairing with either of the Fritz speakers I would think the AVA 120 integrated would be hard to beat. The choice would then be between the Carbon7 or the Carrera BE speakers, depending on the upper frequency presentati... 
Speaker and Cable Suggestions Please
I agree with those advising a focus on impedance over sensitivity. Much more important, especially considering a tube amplifier. Sensitivity becomes most  important in large rooms. Always important to match impedance to amplifier regardless of roo... 
First Tube amp suggestions
A el34 push pull in ultrralinear mode should work well with the OP’s speakers. I belirve the Black Ice or the LSA as aforementioned.   
2 Questions on tube replacement
Yes, I am usually hesitant to make such bold comments. :-)   
2 Questions on tube replacement
Wow! Question answered and help provided within 3 posts. I am impressed.  
I feel it is time to upgrade my 1977 system.......
Regarding the tube preamp, check out Aric Audio. Aric makes several tube preamps. He can customize to your liking.  I use mine with the Pass XA-25. A great combination.  
Help me upgrade my beginner system!
Thanks for the update. Good to hear you obtained such satisfaction. Enjoy!  
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Well, post didn't delete when I 1st did it, however gone now.     
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
I am currently running my Tannoy Sterlings with an Aric Audio Trandsend  PP amplifier with EL34s in triode mode. Running a DAC straight into the amo as it has a volume control.   
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Tried that, message said that post can't be deleted after 30 mins.  Didn't see it soon enough.  
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
@trentmemphis  So sorry to hear this.  Great you had the stands for the Sterlings. Hope things are working out at the new place.   
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Yes, $2500. I hate the double posts. Didn't see the 1st, Thought I exited prior to actually posting.  I understand the 'once and done' thing for avoidance of regret. I have several component projects under consideration, starting at the source. M... 
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I am considering the Jays CDT2-MK3 or the  CDT3. $2500 vs. $5000, hummm...  
End of life for Vandersteen IICe?
I had a pair of the original Model 2s. When the drivers went out I gutted the interior enclosures and made Bass traps out of them using material from ATS Acoustics.  
Solid State amp to go with Audible Illusions Modulus 3a preamp
If looking for new, check out the Parasound A23+.