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Welcome to the Carver Site!! Is this the model you have? I would only do a complete restoration no matter the model. That is what I did for my Series Two version as represented below. The plan then was an upgrade of the turntable and a MC cartridge along with a SUT and tube phono preamp. As an estimation, plan on spending $450.00 (an estimate only) for the restoration services plus shipping both directions. An all in price might be in the $850.00 to $900.00 range depending on the shipping cost from your location to either Michigan or Washington state. Michigan https://nelionaudio.com/ Washington State https://carveraudiorepair.com/ I use it in the signal path for my TT and cassette tape deck. The results of your playback using the PL 1000 can depend on the amount of compression that was used in production. You can read more about this in the user manual along with other related items. Most of my records are new and any of my existing older versions got the Spin-Clean Record Washer treatment prior to their first use on the new system and put in a high-quality protective sleeve. The frequency of cleaning depends on whether they look or sound dirty. Older picture, but its at the lower right mounting position.

In The Bottoms Suite 4 Morning (Single - 1919)

Harry T. Burleigh Go Down Moses (Single - 1919)

Esther Walker Sahara (We'll Soon Be Dry Like You) Single - 1919

Paul Biese & His Novelty Orchestra Mystery! (Single - 1919)

Thanks for the welcomes What I did for isolation was to purchase a battery powered very simple scope that does not connect to AC except to charge it. I still need a few more things before I can install the power supply caps. Hope to do that after an order arrives in about 2 weeks. I am on in the DR and everything gets to me on Island Time

Bert Williams Everybody Wants A Key To My Cellar (Single - 1919)

Art Hickman's Orchestra Rose Room (Single - 1919)

Rudy Wiedoeft Saxophobia (Single - 1920)

Just an update on the tri-amping and the hum. tri amping via 2 PM-600s a TFM-25 and the c-1 through the DBX234 worked great. Although I decided to go back to a single amp, the tfm-25 and the c-1. because it is summer and the three amps were heating up the room, that with combined power usage and the cost of electricity going up. I decided it wasn't worth the slightly added fidelity. The subtle hum was coming from the tape monitor cable between pre amp 1 (Yamaha) and pre-amp 2 (Kenwood) on a separate paired amp and preamp setup. gone now

Hello all,Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Guillermo, and I’m an audio repair technician from Buenos Aires.I work on vintage electronics and have a deep appreciation for Carver gear. I joined the forum to connect with fellow enthusiasts, exchange technical insights, and stay updated on common fixes for these units.Thanks for having me!

Zach Bryan Something In The Orange (Live - 1952)

The Carter Family The Wonderful Story (Album - 1920)

Robert Crumb & The Cheap Suit Serenaders Singing In The Bathtub (Album - 1920)

And, if they are in rosewood finish !!, you have found a unicorn. My 2.5i pair are in piano black - with only one unnoticeable flaw in the left grill cover..., If they are in perfect condition, and all drivers are perfect, that's a good deal. Remember the trick to test tweeters..., bring with you a cardboard Paper Towel tube from your kitchen. Put one end up to the tweeter, and the other end, bring your best hearing ear to it, and it will isolate and direct the tweeter frequencies right into your ear in a way that somewhat filters what is coming out of the mid-ranges and low-range drivers..., not perfect - but it will tell you if a tweeter is blown (buzzing or not working at all) which when demoing for purchase, is about all you can do.

The Carter Family River Of Jordan (Single - 1920)

Patsy Montana I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart (Album - 1935)

Mira Love Again (Single - 1920)

Leon's Lone Star Cowboys China Boy (Single - 1920)

Gene Autry Going Back To Texas (Album - 1933)

If they are in good shape, that’s a fair price.

The things you find at Goodwill...

I had those. Great speakers. Definitely worth $299 if they are decent.

A local guy posted a pair of 2.5i for $299. They look to be in fine shape. Is that a good price? He says they have no issues. PMAT

Welcome to the site!!!