Zeprok123 10 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Hello all, I've been a collector of vintage audio for about 8 years now. Mostly Sansui and Marantz recievers. Lately I've been picking up separates and came across my 1st Carver amp, the M500T. I like the fact that it puts out lots of power,cool meters and very portable. Just ordered parts for the MKII mod and looks like I've ordered 2 different sets of Diodes for D401 thru D404. http://preview.tinyurl.com/zxmtjud and http://preview.tinyurl.com/htalf43 Rectron and Vishay. Looks like specs are similar but can someone suggest which brand would work the best. Thanks Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiroacademy 828 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Great amp, I have 2 M500t MK II A tech will be along shortly to help. You will also find a great group of people here. Welcome to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Welcome to the site! Sit a spell, Take your shoes off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,138 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Howdy Ken and welcome to the forum. Nice to have you on board. Hope you stick around so we can get to know you. Congrats on picking up an M-500t. It was my 1st Carver amp and still my favorite. (I love the look and the sweet sound.) I run four M-500(t)s in my main system (all restored) including a non-t bought new in 1982, 2 M-500t's, and an MKII. (My 2.2 system is horizontally tri-amped with the M-500 driving the tweets, the MKII on the mids, and the "t"s on the subs.) Most of our service techs work regular jobs so give them a few hours to get back to you on your diode question. (I'm pretty sure either set will work but I can't address the issue of whether one set will perform better than the other.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeprok123 10 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Welcome to the site! Sit a spell, Take your shoes off... Wow, that's quite a rack you have there. I'll be using the amp with a pair of CV DX9's in my apartment. Going to put a sign on my door "If it's to loud you're to old" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeprok123 10 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks for the welcome and replies. I've only had this up a little past 1DB on the meters with my CV's. Can't imagine 2 or 4 of these in a system! I'll be using the amp with the DX9's at a party a friend of mine hosts every year in the SW Chicago area this July 23rd. Anyone local that would like to attend pm me. It runs noon to midnight. Long day. It's going to be one hot amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man 4,763 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I've used Vishay in other amps with good results... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,167 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Welcome to the site Ken, it's cool you can diy your own stuff. I admire the electronic whiz's on here. If you run into trouble they can set you straight in a heart beat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslan7 954 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Hey Ken, You're a man after my own heart with a Marantz receiver. Love the music sound from them. Of course Carver & Carver related equipment is our passion. Amazing tech's and knowledge on this site with a plethora of audio equipment types. You will fit right in. Welcome to the CarverSite my friend--where OCCD runs rampant!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ar9Jim 5,986 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Welcome to CS Ken! Enjoy.. More responses to your question with come in as the hours go by. The techs here are second to none.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hewlew1 256 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Cool setup Zeprok123 I have 4 Cerwin Vega D9's played on 4 Carver M500T's and the term Kick Ass loud is an understatement. I have had them pushed to 125DB in my 16x24 livingroom at this point the rain gutters on the house are rattling. Crank it up and enjoy just make sure the rest of the apartment building is empty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismiller55 4,717 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Just ordered parts for the MKII mod and looks like I've ordered 2 different sets of Diodes for D401 thru D404. http://preview.tinyurl.com/zxmtjud and http://preview.tinyurl.com/htalf43 Rectron and Vishay. Looks like specs are similar but can someone suggest which brand would work the best. I use the Rectron HER305. I recommend going with this one. I am not sure if the Vishay UF5404 has been used by the other tech's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Welcome to the site! Sit a spell, Take your shoes off... Wow, that's quite a rack you have there. I'll be using the amp with a pair of CV DX9's in my apartment. Going to put a sign on my door "If it's too loud you're too old" Thanks; OCCD will do that to you. There are quite a number of systems here that are even better so be sure to check them out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,306 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Welcome to the forum Ken. Glad to have you. Once your settled in post some pictures of your system....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,363 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Welcome to the site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck555 366 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Welcome to the site Ken, watch out for OCCD (obsessive Carver collecting disorder)...Oh, too late 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeprok123 10 Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Is the her305 and her305-T the same? the 305 is a non stocked Mouser item and the other 305s have different letters. The 305 is called ultra fast and the 305T is considered Standard. Thanks for your input Just ordered parts for the MKII mod and looks like I've ordered 2 different sets of Diodes for D401 thru D404. http://preview.tinyurl.com/zxmtjud and http://preview.tinyurl.com/htalf43 Rectron and Vishay. Looks like specs are similar but can someone suggest which brand would work the best. I use the Rectron HER305. I recommend going with this one. I am not sure if the Vishay UF5404 has been used by the other tech's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeprok123 10 Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 I will definitely post some pics. The black metal case is in somewhat bad shape. No rust but doesn't look good after cleaning. I think I'm going to spray some Rustoleum hammer black paint on it. I like the look of it. Welcome to the forum Ken. Glad to have you. Once your settled in post some pictures of your system....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeprok123 10 Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 I'm already looking into a C-1 or something else. Sonic holography sounds interesting. I watched all 30+ minutes of Miss Hologram. I am using a Sansui Ca-2000 as it's my only pre amp now. I bought it because I've read claims of a warm tube sound. I've read similar posts about the 500. Wonder if anyone else uses a Sui pre? Welcome to the site Ken, watch out for OCCD (obsessive Carver collecting disorder)...Oh, too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAT 1,840 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Sonic holography will blow your mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleMeat 1,173 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 You can add a C-9 to your existing pre-amp to get Sonic Holography also. The C-1 is a great pre-amp as well but if you love your Sansui pre, adding a C-9 will also do the trick. Yes, what PMAT said; SH will blow your mind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeprok123 10 Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 I had a chance to get the C-1 off of CL recently for 150. It was listed for 5 days when I found it. Someone beat me to it when I found it, rats! You can add a C-9 to your existing pre-amp to get Sonic Holography also. The C-1 is a great pre-amp as well but if you love your Sansui pre, adding a C-9 will also do the trick. Yes, what PMAT said; SH will blow your mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzman53 1,218 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Welcome Ken, You would love the C1. BTW, what speakers you running? Charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeprok123 10 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Cerwin Vega DX9. 4 ohm. I recently redid the xrossovers with new Dayton caps. Also new foam on the woofers. Bringing them and the amp to a party at an American legion hall in July. Welcome Ken, You would love the C1. BTW, what speakers you running? Charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeprok123 10 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Actually I'm having a shop in Chicago do the work. He's never done this mod b4 but he has done good work for me. I've sent him many links from this website. I wanted to do it myself but doubt I would have it done by the time I need it. Looks like the pros here are backlogged otherwise I would have gone that route. Welcome to the site Ken, it's cool you can diy your own stuff. I admire the electronic whiz's on here. If you run into trouble they can set you straight in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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