After a long, LONG absence (broke my back), I'm back online. I'm happy to be on the CARVER site!, and hope to contribute in some small way.
That been said, and I don't want to go off-topic, but listening to my Amazing Silver MKlls the other day (via a McIntosh MC2205 amp), it hit me: I've got a polyglot system made up of mostly older Japanese equipment I haven't gotten repaired yet (A fairly complete collection of the Pioneer Silver Series equipment, top to bottom.) Whilst my RTR works (which I may keep for giggles), I've decided to get rid of 90% of the rest of the Pioneer components (amps, preamps, tuner, EQs and such) and concentrate on building a nice all-Carver setup...dual amps (front and rear), Carver tuner & preamp, etc.
Whilst I'm familiar with the glorious emanations from the Amazing Silvers, I'm in a bit of a quandry about what amps to get. I like the M500/500t's, mainly 'cause of the look, but the TFM amps aren't bad, either. (BTW, my rear channel is composed of two Infinity WTLC's - with the Walsh driver inverted - for the mid-highs on up) . I'd prefer to keep the power to at least 100wpc (amp-wise), but I'm not keen on the softer 'tube' sound...ok, not crazy about the harsher highs of an old SS amp, either! Any ideas on what to look for?
Also, what exactly (besides age) is the difference between the M500 and the 500t? I can't see any difference in the specs or descriptions.
Thanks in advance for your help and kindnesses, and if anyone wants to contact me via email, feel free! Just put "Carver site" in the Subject line!
Chuck K
Norman, Oklahoma