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Just a brief note of introduction. Been something of an audiophile beginning in the 70’s. I have had a bucket list item I have finally completed: I finally bought a Carver power amp! First of 2 or 3, possibly. This one is a Carver M-400t Cube. I will be matching it up with my Frankenstein speakers… which is to say I have Klipsch horns, the woofers to go with them, and plans for an open baffle hybrid speaker. The horns will be “unboxed” and in the open (they sound fantastic unleashed!!) while the bass woofer (and possibly a sub-woofer also) will be in a 6 cubic ft sealed box. The plans for the box are still unfinished, as I plan on boosting the base over that which Klipsch settled for. As part of my solution will be 2 passive radiators in the box. Potentially 12” woofers (from Heresy 2) a pair of subwoofers and passive radiators. Likely all 4 vertical sides occupied with bass production lol Having a Carver unit is participating in my own history, sort of lol I am hugely excited by it all.

I haven’t built them yet, the hybrid open baffles. I have only assembled some parts to get an idea of the sound I can expect. The mock ups sounded amazing. I will certainly post pics of the finished product. I will likely also post some progress pics.

Not sure why I like this theme so much. Hearing Grusin's take on it last night made it a pleasant ear worm. Soooooooo, I thought I would play the original...

Braxton Brothers, Steppin' Out (album)

Hi all, New to site, was actually in search of an owners manual or service manual for Carver car audio xeq-15 Pro Graphic Equalizer "The Board". One of the 2 has static and popping coming from it when eq is engaged, can't hear music at all. But when bypassed plays music fine. Was checking to see if anyone has a owners or service manual they wouldn't mind sharing. Thanks, Jt

Led Zeppelin Stairway To Heaven

Welcome to the Carver Site.

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Moonlighting (album)

Welcome to TCS!

Pink Floyd Time

WELCOME @Bbracken! That's an interesting speaker project. Keep us updated with your progress by posts including photos...we love audio porn.

Prince When Doves Cry

I don't know why....but this song has always spoken to me. I was reminded of that when I picked up some new vinyl today... Speaking in Tongues. It's a very simple song, musically. Until today (when I actually decided to look up the lyrics and meaning), I'd always thought the song had some deep poetic meaning. It really doesn't. It's just a love song. But, it persists as one of the Talking Heads best ever. David Byrne still plays it as he tours. Sean Penn made a whole movie with the same title and the song included (and David Byrne is in the movie). I guess it spoke to a lot of people.

Bought this on vinyl today.... apparently it's a rare pressing, blue vinyl, made in Germany.... not something I usually pay much attention to....but, geez, this particular album REALLY sounds good on my rather modest turntable.

Grusin and The Rippingtons: Two of my fave GRP artists.

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Open Road (album)

This is a good one too.

Its a Grusin kind of night...

Starting out with a little prelude solo, and develops into something exceptional. There is hope in these young musicians!