EAHBuckeye 238 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 The HR-895 a/v receiver I purchased from a newspaper classified (pre-internet days) while in college kicked off my fandom of Carver gear. I used that receiver for everything through the years. It got nearly daily use for over ten years before resting in a closet for another dozen years or so. Although it’s been retired for HT duty, I now use it as a preamp. I still love it! I updated and went to my first separated HT system prior to getting married and that system remained unchanged since. I got my second Carver at the update time, an AV705x. It’s still going strong. Earlier this His year I embarked on building a semi-vintage 2ch rig employing the HT895 as pre switching also with an Audio Research SP9 hybrid tube preamp. I’ve added two M-500t’s and most recently one with the mkII mod. Until I get the biamp modules and an electronic crossover, I won’t be able to run both 500t’s. I have two Sunfire True Subwoofers MkII series that need attention and recently picked a Sunfire Cinema Grand 5ch amp, but it’s not working at all. There are a couple more components I wish to add to this and then I begin saving to get sub plates and CG refurbed. I am excited about this commmunity and know there’s much to learn and this is the perfect place to accomplish that. Thank you for including me. Once I’ve been cleared I’ll post a pic or two. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith4me 1,378 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Hello and welcome! You've come to the right the place for Carver gear. There are some great techs here. This is a wonderful site and I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here. Carter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,288 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Welcome to the forum, glad to have you on board......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingman 662 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Howdy! Welcome to the forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver7tClyde 10 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I have been a member for a while, it's time I get back in the Loot... I'm glad that I got my Silver 7t mono block amps restored... Thanks, Mr. Roland Barr. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl 3,155 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Welcome EAHB. No need to warn of OCCD, yours is a pre-existing condition. Enjoy the 2ch rig! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,362 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Welcom! Look foward to seeing some pic’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balok 1,382 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Welcome to the forum EAHBuckeye. Thanks for sharing your story. It was an HR 895 that got me started as well. Still have it, still use it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis47 849 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 WELCOME EAHBuckeye! The M-500t's are a good choice...how do you like the MKII upgrade? What speakers are you using? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG 2,846 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Welcome to the site! As previously stated, OCCD seems strong in you! Hang out , kick off your shoes, grab your favorite beverage and turn it up! There is a lot of great info on the various threads! If you need tech info or help several members are a great resource! Enjoy your stay! barryg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo 1,401 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Welcome aboard @EAHBuckeye! Jam on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnaryder 756 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Welcome aboard! ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAHBuckeye 238 Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 I appreciate the warm welcome from each of you. This forum will be fun. I hope to get to know more of you and expand my exposure to Carver fandom. My name denotes my allegiance to The Ohio State Buckeyes, but "oldtexasdog," I live in Austin, Texas. Are you in TX? Turbo, nice GTO! I'm a musclecar fan as well and still have my "71 Cutlass from HS. If any of you are also in the Carver facebook group, you've already seen a short video clip of my 2ch rig playing Muse's "Maddness." Dennis47,the speakers in my 2ch system are ADS 910's. I bought them about a month ago. The M500t Mk2 I've not had a week yet. I also haven't had the house to myself yet to stretch its legs. A critical listening sesion comparing the two is still forthcoming. Wattage wise, there isn't much difference as the 910's are 4 Ohm speakers. The stock M500t hits 450w/ch vs. 420w/ch for the Mk2. But I can attest the stock amp hit a peak of 108Db's before running out of gas and my fear of pushing the speakers too hard. They are 40yo speakers afterall. Newbie question, it seems there is a file size limit when posting pics to the site. Is that a function of the capacity or my novice status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilDent 1,703 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Welcome to the site. Sounds like you will fit right in. There are a lot of like minded people here and so much Carver knowledge. Enjoy the music. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BluesMan57 1,288 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Great looking system , thanks for sharing. Might want to get a little air space between those amps....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAHBuckeye 238 Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 2 hours ago, BluesMan57 said: Great looking system , thanks for sharing. Might want to get a little air space between those amps....... Thank you. Assembling this system has been a lot of fun this past year. It’s my 2ch semi-vintage bedroom set-up. Only one amp in use at a time for now. My speakers require a biamp module and an external electronic crossover before I’m able to use both amps in this system. I have a line on the module, but still looking for a crossover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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