Here is a some info that will be posted on the new website and store.
Bob wrote this today. The web designer, Ron K, will put his touches on it.
Ron is the same guy that has worked with Bob for decades and did the Carver ads back in the 1980s.
I'll post the final version in a separate post when its finished.
Bob Carver Amplifier Design Philosophy - What Sounds Good?
Since the early days, after earning my physics degrees, my approach to audio design has created controversy.
My unconventional approach has brought both criticism and accolades. World wide recognition for achieving musical excellence for my wonderful fans, while offering a more affordable product, compared to most other brands of comparable products, is a great pursuit.
My amplifiers have often been smaller, lighter and less costly than others, while remaining powerful, musical, and accurate. These designs and their musical performance, compared to others are quite successful.
What Makes An Amplifier Sound good?
Dynamic power, low distortion and wide frequency response. My tube amplifiers have high voltage (B+) and the power supplies have ability to ‘bounce' and increase voltage, closely tracking the musical load with very little distortion.This is an important key to a musical performance.
Do You Design Amplifiers Using Load Resistors or Speakers?
Both. On my bench I start out with resistors, then I use different speakers, with a scope and voltmeter connected, while playing music and measuring the amp and speakers reacting together. The back EMF that is present makes speakers slightly easier to drive. Power response, by design, tapers below 80Hz, yet frequency response goes below 20Hz.
My designs will drive difficult loudspeaker loads, playing music far better than the specifications listed, without clipping, and with lots of headroom available.
These long held design targets have served the industry well. The designs have delivered excellent performing, highly musical products that more people could afford, without sacrificing the powerful and musical performance when powering loudspeakers.
Stay tuned for more of my very latest designs and the on-line store coming soon.