abynormal 20 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hello everyone I'm new to this site so please forgive me if I screw up on things. I never really joined a forum before. I've read allot of things on this forum and decided it's time to finally join in. I bought a used Carver C-1 way back in the late 80's and never really took the time to set up my speakers (to lazy I guess). I went the surround sound way and blah blah blah anyway I got back into the 2 channel system again and I'm lovin it. first I tried tubes amp and preamp then found it wasn't powerful enough to drive my speakers so bought a new and more powerful SS amp. reconnected the C-1 and placed the speakers the way they're supposed to be and the sound was great in SH and will continue using it till the end. Now I think it's time for a recap job and was wondering if there is some sort of kit or something to buy. sorry for rambling on. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome, abynormal! Glad you found us and we hope you'll stick around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzman53 1,218 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome Abynormal, You asked about recapping your C1. It's rather easy and cheap to do. I recapped mine in 2009... here't a link to my C1 Recap post. The parts list hasn't been updated so not sure if all caps shown are still available. If you use a turntable you might want to consider going the full Monty and doing a "Bill D" mod on your C1. It's a much more extensive refurb and takes a C1 to a whole new level of performance. If you search the forum you will find the Bill D mod here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abynormal 20 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks for the welcome Charlie, Iv'e been looking around the website and think Ill'e be around for a while as there is some interesting things here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abynormal 20 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks Jazzman53, Greate pics, yes I just got back into vinyl again. looks like allot of work. Iv'e never really worked on electronics before so I would have to find someone that can do it for me. I just bought a service manual for it but just too chicken to try on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,366 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome-looking foward to your post! Kick back find the sweet spot, enjoy the music and stay awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,140 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Howdy Abynormal and welcome to the forum. Nice to have you on board. Please tell us more about yourself and your equipment, and post some photos so we don't have to beg you. In the spirit of the late, great William Dibble, several of our techs perform his mods for little more than the cost of parts. That keeps them very, very busy so I suggest you get on someone's schedule as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl 3,172 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome, refresh your hot drink & enjoy the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG 2,846 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome to the site! A wealth of info is found throughout these threads! I have been here a while, but still learning as I read! The C1 is an awesome preamp and the Bobfather recommends them for even his tube amps! Enjoy your stay, Kik off your shoes, get a nice beverage, crank the volume and let the tunes roll! As always enjoy the music! Barryg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingman 662 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzman53 1,218 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks Jazzman53, Greate pics, yes I just got back into vinyl again. looks like allot of work. Iv'e never really worked on electronics before so I would have to find someone that can do it for me. I just bought a service manual for it but just too chicken to try on my own. A simple recap is not much work -- if you can use a soldering iron, you could recap a C1 in an afternoon. All the caps are identified on the board-- you need only remember that the long lead goes thru the (+) hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslan7 954 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome aboard the CarverSite Express Abynormal! Post pics pleeease!!! (click on the "insert image" icon in top right of window after you hit "post reply") 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kve777 6,674 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome! A C-1 is a great place to start owning Carver. Stick around and you will buy more. I guarantee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE CARVER'S PLEASE 99 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Welcome to the forum Abynormal..... This is really a great forum...... So many great members here helping you spend your hard earned money..... lol lol Enjoy your gear.... yes would love to see some pics.... MCP :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck555 366 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Welcome to the site Abynormal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddmaster 957 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Welcome. I agree with everything that's been said about the C1. I have had my hands on two. The first one I let go to a member here. I recently managed to get another. I used it for the first time last week to test and compare 2 different pwr amps. For it being so old/vintage I was impressed with the sound quality. It truly has a WOW factor. Now, like you I plan to upgrade it (caps at a minimum). It is hard to believe it can sound better than it does now, but I want to see (or should I say hear). You've joined an awesome group of people here. Trust us, you'll buy and seek other Carver pieces and time passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balok 1,404 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Welcome to the Carver Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAT 1,841 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Welcome and feel free to join in on some of the topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abynormal 20 Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Thanks for all the welcomes, sorry for the long delay Iv'e been very busy the last few days and haven't really been able to enjoy the music or anything for that matter. I promise I will post some pictures once my living room gets picked up a little. I have been going through all these pre-amps I've acquired over the years and finally decided to stay with the C-1. My wife thinks I'm crazy coz Iv'e gone through so many. every time I keep saying this will be the last one. hehe she knows me better now and just rolls her eyes when I say it. Heating up some tea right now so I can listen to some tunes. Here are the components that i'm using now: Rega RP-1 TT Sony 300 disc cd/dvd player (soon to change to a better cd player) Carver C-1 preamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abynormal 20 Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 woops!! how'd that happen? continuing on: Rotel RB-1590 amp Magnepan mg.7 Velodine wiqu 12 inch sub looking to more in the future. have a great night guy's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loner_t 2,568 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Welcome AbyNormal! Has the picture police been out knocking on your door yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abynormal 20 Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Sorry loner_t no pictures yet but soon. I have to get through the holiday mess before I can tame them. Plus not really sure how to do that yet!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4krow 5,073 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 No promises, but I may be able to take your C1 on in the near future. I have three units now that must pass the test before I ship them off. That always seems to be no big deal UNTIL one does not pass. Round and round we go after that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratamahatta 425 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,308 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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