Arnaldo 9 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just wanted to say a BIG Hello everyone! What a great community of Carver lovers I've discovered here! I myself have been a fan of Carver gear for many years, starting with a killer M1.5T that was my first "grown-up" amp! Next I played with a C-9 Sonic Holography machine. And, a owned a pair of platinum Amazings in gorgeous Piano Black. Well friends, my latest Carver score is... Drum Roll!...... A mint condition M1.0T! And by the serial number it seems to be a late production (non-inverting) unit. The Amp seems all original with not a spec of dust or any signs of heat or heavy use. It sounds great as-is but after reading all the stories of how fantastic it can be with the MkII Opt.2 upgrades, I've decided that I would like to take it in that direction. I have some experience in the DIY realm troubleshooting/fixing components and building a FirstWatt F5 last year. But, I am in no way an expert and will surely have many newbie questions along the way 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,803 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Hello Arnaldo, and welcome to thecarversite.com. We're glad you're hear. There is a lot of information here, much technical know how, and a pretty good bunch of folks that are happy to help. The M1.0t is a great amp in stock form. I have one getting repaired and getting the mk II, opt2 upgrades now. When you get the needed permissions and a chance, please upload some pics of your gear in the Members Systems area. We all like pics of all kinds of audio gear. So kick your shoes off, turn up the music, and welcome aboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balok 1,382 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Welcome Arnaldo. Congrats on the acquisition of the M1.0t. If it is 100 percent stock, then it is 30 years old and due for a refurb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis47 849 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 WELCOME Arnaldo! Glad you found us....very helpful members here. The MKII opt 02 upgrade is a great way to go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnaldo 9 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Thank you Sk1Bum and Balok! Yes, I agree a refurb is definitely in order. Especially since I plan on keeping this amp rocking another 30 years! Just starting to learn my way around the forum and all the great info on audio in general.. not just Carver products. Guys, What would be a good starting point to start studying the parts and procedures for the Mkii upgrades? Is there a fairly current parts list or BOM for the M1.0T that someone could point me too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EADG 116 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome to the site Arnaldo. Plenty of resources here... dig around 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith4me 1,379 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome to the land of OCCD! Carter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerJuice 1,278 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome Arnaldo, I also have an M-1.5t and M-1.0t. Love them both and use them to bi-amp. You will love all the resources and great folks that inhabit this corner of the internet and Audio world! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Admin AndrewJohn 8,035 Posted November 24, 2018 Community Admin Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome to the Site, Arnaldo. Great opportunity with that stock M10.t, to "take it to 'eleven'" when you MkII it. Glad to have you aboard. Post lots of pictures (it's easy). And enjoy the ride with OCCD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnspy007 1,475 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome Arnaldo, To the CarverSite.. Awesome group of talented individuals here, Dedicated to keeping Audio Alive and Rockin'...... Hope you can stick around a while....Enjoy ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Greetings and salutations! We're glad you found us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven 455 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome to the site! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnaldo 9 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Wow!! Thanks for the warm welcome guys!!! ? OCCD is right! Glad there’s a support group for it!! Drummer Juice- cool idea on bi-amping with the Carvers. Is your m1.0t Mkii’ed? My m1.5t developed a weird pop-pop-popping sound that used to happen for a few seconds on startup, but is now continuous. That’s part of the reason I went hunting for the m1.0t. I hope to tackle that issue and get her playing again at some point too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,803 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Arnaldo said: Wow!! Thanks for the warm welcome guys!!! ? OCCD is right! Glad there’s a support group for it!! Arnaldo, it's more of an enabler group than a support group. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnaldo 9 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Haha Yea, that’s what I thought! I suppose there are worst things in life then having OCCD! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,288 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome aboard the forum glad to have you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl 3,155 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Wishing you success in your M1.0t mkII mod, Arnaldo. Welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,362 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome! Enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_at_HHH 2,607 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome Arnaldo, from another new member. I'd warn you about the addictive qualities of OCCD, but it's obviously too late. I went the same sort of route, without having much previous carver gear (just dreams, now being realized). I have a C1 and M1.0t, both in getting the full makeover with one of the many gurus here. I picked them up knowing at their age a full overhaul would be needed, then I would be set for many years of musical pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr 765 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Welcome to the site Arnaldo, lots of info here. Feel free to ask as many questions as needed, we have several of the most knowledgeable, patient, techs you will find anywhere. During the week many have day jobs so you may have to wait for answers until the evenings, as not all can get online during working hours. Tell us about the rest of your system, preamps, sources, current speakers, subs, interconnects, room treatments(if any) etc. What types of music do you enjoy listening to ? Favorite bands/artists. What medium do you prefer Digital: Streaming/Downloads, or Analog: LP/Tape Enjoy the site.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvver16t 19 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 welcome from canadian side of the border,my first amp and preamp was the 1.5 and c4000mpreamp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG 2,846 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Welcome to the Carversite Arnoldo, enjoy your visit, stay for a while, Kick off your shoes, grab an eggnog and turn up the volume! As always enjoy the music! barryG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerJuice 1,278 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 On 11/24/2018 at 7:26 AM, Arnaldo said: Wow!! Thanks for the warm welcome guys!!! ? OCCD is right! Glad there’s a support group for it!! Drummer Juice- cool idea on bi-amping with the Carvers. Is your m1.0t Mkii’ed? My m1.5t developed a weird pop-pop-popping sound that used to happen for a few seconds on startup, but is now continuous. That’s part of the reason I went hunting for the m1.0t. I hope to tackle that issue and get her playing again at some point too. I would definitely get the M-1.5t fixed (great amp) My M-1.0t is not Mk2'd yet. It's currently in the shop getting a 10v pop fixed (about six seconds after startup) my local tech found a ic that needed replacement and ordered some parts but I'm still waiting. I can't seem to find anyone local brave enough (or with enough time) to mod any of my gear so I'm saving up to have them shipped to some of the highly talented and honest techs on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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