Will Dew 196 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 New to this forum as well as Carver gear... My new found appreciation for vintage audio gear started when we rediscovered my old album collection from back in the day when we were going through boxes stored in one of the buildings on or property. Our daughter went nuts be cause she was just getting into albums through a friend who has one of those cheap Crosley units and she started asking for one. Being a good dad ( ) I told here if you really want to experience how good an album can sound you need a good turntable. So I set about searching and I found her a nice Yamaha TT with a vintage Kenwood receiver to play the albums on and was blown away by the warm sound I remembered as a teen. That started me on my own search to recapture that sweet sound. Now, many different quality components later I have finally picked up a refurbished and upgraded CT-24 and an M500T which sound sublime running through a set of VR-M90 reference speakers. I have an incoming C1 but I'm figuring it may need some work since nothing has ever been done to it, but we'll see. I will say I'm hooked and looking to learn more about what other Carver gear is worth adding to the mix. WD. 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjt 8,587 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome to the forum! there are many here that share your fondness for vinyl, and the 500t is a crowd favorite (my personal favorite of all Carver amps as well). The C1 is an outstanding preamp, and many upgrades are available for it. Hang out, look around, and make yourself at home! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven 455 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome to the forum, Will! We're happy to enable the Carver addition here ? The 500t is a most excellent choice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,803 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hello Will Dew, 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 M500t and C-1 are excellent choices, and the favorites of many here. The BillD upgrade for the C-1 and the mkII upgrade for the M500t put them on the same playing field as pieces that cost 5-10x their price. Once you get the needed permissions, please consider uploading 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...
Dennis47 849 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 WELCOME Will Dew! Don't forget to thank your daughter for starting you on this journey. Ditto on the BillD C-1 upgrade and the MKII M-500t upgrade...you'll love them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Greetings @Will Dew!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingman 662 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome to the forum! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_at_HHH 2,607 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome Will! Sounds like you've not only rejuvenated your own interests, but have steered your daughter along the road to great sound as well. The folks here are amazingly friendly and helpful, but we can all be a really bad influence on you acquisition of equipment. I know how badly they've done me in, in the short time I've been here. Then again, it's pretty obvious OCCD has already gotten it's hooks deep into you, as is only right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAHBuckeye 238 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome, Will! I'm a new member also and as stated above, we'd love to see pics of your gear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dew 196 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thank you for the warm welcome folks, it's very much appreciated. I do give my daughter big thanks for getting me back into good sound and I've set her up with some nice components. My wife on the other hand was calling it an obsession, until she heard how good the sound was... now she will sit with me for hours listening to great music. She says I've ruined listening to music in the car or on the computer for her. I will post some picts (I'll have to look and see what the needed permissions are) when I can. I'll also need to read up on the BillD and MKII upgrades in the forum archives. Thanks again everyone! WD 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerJuice 1,278 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome Will Dew! Good choices right off the bat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith4me 1,379 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome to the land of OCCD! Carter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr 765 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome Will, glad you found us and decided to join in on the fun. Lots to see and read here. If you have any questions please ask them, nothing but nice knowledgeable people here, enjoy the site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randog311 7,190 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome Will????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven 455 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Will Dew said: Thank you for the warm welcome folks, it's very much appreciated. I do give my daughter big thanks for getting me back into good sound and I've set her up with some nice components. My wife on the other hand was calling it an obsession, until she heard how good the sound was... now she will sit with me for hours listening to great music. She says I've ruined listening to music in the car or on the computer for her. I will post some picts (I'll have to look and see what the needed permissions are) when I can. I'll also need to read up on the BillD and MKII upgrades in the forum archives. Thanks again everyone! WD Maybe there's a new sound system for the car in the future Not sure what he has in there, but @Dnspy007 put together one for his truck that delighted Bob. So in case you'd like another project... lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Admin AndrewJohn 8,035 Posted January 3, 2019 Community Admin Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome to the CarverSite! OCCD has no cure. You (and your daughter) have the disease, for sure. If you like what you got out of a refurbed CT24, you are going to LOVE what you can get out of a refreshed C-1, or a BillD-mod on your C-1. There's a lot here - take your time, and enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,362 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome-Your home finally!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,288 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome to the forum Sir. Glad to have you aboard.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddmaster 957 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome Will Dew. The upgrades for the C1 and M500t that a few members suggested are well worth it. I can tell you they are jaw dropping and will give you an Oh Wow factor. It blows the stock sound quality away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAT 1,834 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Welcome Will. You might share a little about yourself when you get a chance. Enjoy your stay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopardamo 62 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Welcome Sir Will! Have a blast picking out new old gear. I sure have been. Two amps in a few weeks and an pre and now two brand new subs arrived today and they are too big for me to pick up. lol Damon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG 2,846 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Welcome to the site Wil! barryg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilDent 1,703 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Welcome Mr. Dew, I'll echo with what others have said. The C-1 BillD and the M500T Mkii are excellent choices. Enjoy the music. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dew 196 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Again, thank you for the warm welcome, I very much appreciate it. So I've been reading up on the BillD C1 and M500T upgrades in the forum to get myself up to speed. I talked with the tech this morning who did the upgrades on the M500t that I bought from him and mentioned the C1 and markII upgrades. He says the upgrades to the 500t was the MarkII upgrade. I ve purchased other things from him and he does great work and stands behind it so I have no reason to doubt it. Still waiting for that C1 to come in. WD Edited January 4, 2019 by Will Dew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dew 196 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 The old girl in action.... WD 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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