Hi all, my name is Peter
New to the forum and to Carver audio equipment.
First time posting on an audio forum.
I found a used and abused TFM-35 (made in Japan) this summer.
Did a partial recap (PS), some diodes and resisters replaced, new VU filament bulbs, new Alps Blue pot and aluminum knob. Working like a champ since, it's like a warm graceful accurate and charismatic giant. Cost me €165 all in so far.
A few weeks after the TFM-35 was reborn, my brother saw a C-11 preamp for sale.
Carver gear is super rare in Ireland - how lucky is that!?!
It was eventually acquired, works fine. Sounds pretty amazing to my ears. cost €80
I plan partial BillD modifications for this preamp: Caps, some resistors, transformer, rectifier, pot cleaning/some new ones, remote control for volume.
I came here for the modification details, hope to be able to contribute in some way... seems like a nice community here
Gears for my ears: -
Monitor Audio RX6, Wharfedale Opal 90, Van Damme Blue Cable, Dedicated silent PC with Hi Res Media fed dig-optically to... Cambridge Audio Azur 740c CDP/DAC, Sony PS-T33 with mods, Nagaoka mp11 boron, Sony ST-333L, Arcam A85 integrated with phono mm/mc card, Carver C-11, Carver TFM-35...
Other bits: Sony HMK-808, Revox A77 r2r, Luxman L30... getting a full overhaul.
I put a few photos here, not sure if that works ok.
The box of components on the floor contains some nice new capacitors for both units.
mmmm..... capacitors .....
Happy weekend everyone ☺️