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  1. Hello my name is Rebecca Baldwin. Many of you knew my Uncle Barry Galvin who passed away last May. I'm here posting on behalf of his whole family we want to thank all of you for your support for him throughout his life he always spoke highly of of the friendships he had among his fellow Carver aficionados. I know that your collective love of music and sound kept his spirit going. We all miss him dearly but are glad he is no longer suffering. Although we are all still grieving for our loss we are working on sorting out his collection of sound equipment and electric parts. If it is ok with the admins I was hoping to post a list of the items in his collection to sell on the site. We want if possible for them to go to people who can use, fix and enjoy them. As you know Barry left behind one daughter Melissa and 2 grandsons Jacob and Jeremiah, money from the sale of the items will go to help them. Again thank you all for being there for Barry we really appreciate it. Thank you, Rebecca
    17 points
  2. I've been into audio stuff for a while, heavily into it in the 90's with my car. Bought myself a PM-1.5t which I lent out and was never given back. Just found a 1.5t at a thrift store for $8. It works if you leave it on for about 1/2hr, but noisy A/F before that. Hoping to learn some stuff about this thing, and eventually bring it back to life.
    16 points
  3. Hi All - I was directed to this forum from AudioKarma. I have a PSC-50 that needs a power button & board and a TFM-35 with one-dead-channel that needs me to diagnose and fix it. I've never owned any other Carver gear before, but have been curious and that's how I scratched the itch. But ... they've been sitting in the garage for 7 years (!) so I've decided it's high time to get them going. I'd really like to hear how they sound someday 💤 Looking forward to exploring the site!
    15 points
  4. ^This. Not someone trying to take advantage of our mutual grief. This is my cousin. I give her great respect, she was able to post on here what I could not bring myself to do. In regards to the equipment for sale if she is allowed to post, I will be going up in a few weeks to retrieve my dad's car and empty the storage unit. There. Are. Many. MANY. Pieces of equipment. Whatever is sold or spoken for, I will mail personally when I get up there in town so that my cousin does not have to. Anything that does not sell will be sold at a local electronics shop. I will hate doing that, but I cannot afford to keep the storage unit. Nor do I have space for it at my home in Tennessee. I would much rather all of his equipment go to y'all in his favorite community. Buying in bulk is also an option if you live close enough to pick it up. Thanks so much. ❤️ Melissa
    15 points
  5. I was fortunate enough to be able to schedule a visit to see Bob and Peggy, with several members, last weekend when visiting my family. Jim and Lerma Clark hosted us at the new factory offices of Bob Carver Company. Plenty of music, stories and NEW GEAR to share. @Nahash5150 @xavionics @zumbini@Ar9Jim Some with significant others! (It was great to see Jenn doing well.) Here is the only picture (of 30) where someone's eyes weren't closed
    15 points
  6. I have been meaning to join for years. Another life goal accomplished. I have some of Bob's gear. A Cinema Grand II signature and a M-4.0t. As good as I will ever need I think.
    14 points
  7. Greetings from far left corner of the map. I found this site searching for information on the DTL 200mk2. I've been an audio enthusiast for as long as I remember, starting with my dad’s Silvertone Hi-fi. My first introduction to Carver was from a Stereo Review advertisement of Bob Carver's magnetic field amplifier challenge with Stereophile Magazine. I thought, if he can do this in a hotel room the equipment from the factory must something to have. Over the years I have acquired several items, (no speakers), that get pressed into service. Looking forward to sharing and exchanging with likeminded aficionados.
    14 points
  8. About 20 years or so I purchased Sunfire equipment. The Sunfire tubed pre-amp and 2 channel amp. Nice rookie purchase. Paired them with Kirksaeter speakers. Wow, did that match work. in a bad move,i sold the Pre-amp 2015. The Kirksaeters are also gone. I’ve now paired the Sunfire amp with an Audiolab integrated amp and Klipsch Forte speakers. Sounds good. Not like the Sunfire system. Gonna be chasing that ghost forever. Cheers to Bob and the Sunfire squad.
    13 points
  9. Hi Folks, I'm simply trying to replace some of my vintage gear lost through divorce... I live in Northern Indiana (Warsaw, between South Bend and Fort Wayne) and am hoping to find someone who can do the Bill D upgrade for me when I buy another C-1 off of eBay or Facebook. I don't mind driving a couple hundred miles to deliver it and then pick it up. Of course it would be be really nice to find one for sale that already has the Bill D upgrade, but chances of that are slim! If anyone knows of someone within driving distance (or someone that I can ship it to) that can do the upgrade for me I would be most grateful. Thanks so much, Tom
    13 points
  10. Hello all, I bought my first Carver back in the mid 1980's at Harvey's in NYC, The Carver 900 Receiver. I regret selling it in 2007 for almost nothing. The Carver Receiver 900 was in great working and cosmetic condition. Just picked up The Carver Receiver MXR130 in great condition, love the sound. I hope to add to my Carver collection in the near future. This time it's for keeps.
    12 points
  11. I bumped into your site this evening after having an M1.0t throw a curveball at my 60 years of experience with power switches. (The contacts open to turn the amp on!) I know, you already know I had my own shop for 8 years in New Haven, '72-'80, Factory service for Sherwood, HK, Nikko, Onkyo, Fender, Gibson, Moog, Infinity, Hitachi basically anything sold in Southern Ct. Then tech at Tech Hi-Fi, Service Manager-Head Tech at Absolute Audio (4 stores), Sounds Alive (7 stores) fixed VCRs for a couple years then 20 years of PCs, Phew! Retired now, part time back to fixing the same stuff I was factory service for in the '70s and '80s at the local record store. I even took in 2 pieces with my old store's stickers on them, I gave 'em a 3 month warranty on the work, I guess 40+ years means I did OK. I remember being Carver service at Tech Hi-Fi but they weren't selling Cubes, no magnetics, or if they did, nobody broke one. If I can't figure this M1.0t out in a day or 2 I'll be back, well heck, I'll be back either way. Thanks for letting me in Kevin G
    11 points
  12. It's been an exceptional experience and pleasure to have had Barry as part of this community. Spending time on the phone with him during the final weeks, for me, is only exceeded by meeting first Melissa @Eliothei, and now you, @RebeccaB It's interesting to see his legacy and connections continue. And you both are welcome here, anytime to share memories and/or grieve as a part of the community. Barry knew, and spoke with Bob Carver himself, as he had that relationship. Bob called him in the hospital as coordinated with @Ar9Jim at the time. While Bob is not a member of this site as he is too busy - know that the connection Barry had with Bob Carver and this community rand very very deep. He's missed. As for your question, Yes, the FS/WTB forum is the right place. Typically, when selling a list of gear, and this is my suggestion, to simplify it for you and Melissa, Please inventory a list of the gear, Carver and non-carver that you want to list here. Put that list in one thread, title it appropriately as Barry's Estate Sale or ? We have a method for sending Private Messages on the forum. Invite people to send you PM's (see the little "letter mail" icon at the top right of the screen) In your thread, invite people to show interest in some pieces by private message. Private messages can be sent to both you and Melissa, if you like - in the To field, two addresses can be added. Then, as you sell an item, I suggest you post an updated list periodically maybe daily, as things sell, annotating the items that you sold. by putting SOLD after the line item in the list. Please just ask if I'm not clear above. I think this is the best way to avoid confusion (PM's will reduce super long threads) and effort to post separate items in separate threads. It is how others have done this in the past, as well (e.g., @Rob is moving soon, and liquidated much gear this way. You can also "bump" a post if activity declines (we'll watch for that too, to keep it active). Great to hear from Barry's family, you are part of this Carver community now, too. Just ask, if I can help..., I may be interested in some items Barry told me about in the back of his closet. And, as Melissa knows, I have a Turntable from his collection that I enjoy. 😉 One last thing, if you need ideas on pricing, please just ask - it is subjective, of course, and dependent on condition. Most here are fair people - and would want to help Melissa and her family.
    11 points
  13. Hello everybody, my name is Evan and I’m new here. I own an old Carver M400 in the champagne color that I’ve been trying to get working again. Hopefully I’ll be able to fix it with some help from you guys.
    11 points
  14. Hello all. I am going to restore these and am looking to gain some knowledge.
    11 points
  15. Hello, I came upon this site while looking for a manual and schematic for a TFM 6-cb. This looks like a great user group and I hope to learn from the experience of others here. I am in my late 60s and this is the first solid state amplifier that I have owned. My audio interests have previously been with tube gear. I really like tube amps for how easy they are to restore, modify, and also because they seem like magic. My main amplifier is a Fisher X202-b, and I also listen to 1 wpc SET that is home brewed/up-cycled from a 50’s console. These sound great, but I wanted to expand my horizons a bit. Last night I just plugged in my first intentionally solid-state amp. This is a Carver TFM 6cb, which I just purchased on eBay. I was happy to find that it worked great, and sounded great to my ears. I listen in an average size bedroom, as a civilized, volume for a married man. I listen to blues, classic rock, and some jazz. My tastes and budget for audio gear is not too far up the scale. My need for wattage is also not very extreme, obviously. I first listened to a Carver amp at a stereo store in Minnesota in the 80s. I was very impressed then at the sound, but really did not have the money to act at the time. I purchased my TFM 6-CB from EBay this week, mainly for the purpose of hearing how it might drive my Cambridge Audio Ensemble speaker system, which I have had for few years (another EBay purchase). My Fisher tube amp, which puts out 16 watts of savage tube power, will adequately drive these speakers, but does require me to turn the volume knob up a bit. The Cambridge audio speakers are known to require higher current. Tubes, I understand, are voltage amplifiers rather than current amplifiers. Carver amps were held to be a good current source for these speakers back in the day, or so I have read it. The speakers which I usually use for my tube amps are Epos M12s. These are not especially sensitive (86 db) but are very easy to drive. I did enjoy what I heard last night of the new amp, and it does seem to drive the Cambridge Audio speakers very easily. I do like the Ensemble system for how flexible it is, letting me put the speakers exactly where I want them to be. If this were a vintage tube amp, I would have replaced all of the electrolytic capacitors, possibly even before testing it. I am less familiar with the longevity of capacitors from the 80s and beyond. Since I don’t hear any problem and it seems to be running very cool, I wonder if I can get by safely without replacing all of the electrolytic’s. In any case, I would love to get a PDF users, manual and schematic, and wonder if they were available at this site. Thanks for listening.
    11 points
  16. Hi. Newbie here. Interested in help with my Carver MXR130. Just fired it up after years of non use and has some issues. I'm sure it could use a good going over. Has been many years since I held a soldering iron in my hand but might consider it. I've talked to some repair shops and it's Not Cheap to send out and get refurbished....Any help would be appreciated........Thanks
    11 points
  17. Hey all, I have been hanging on to a TFM-25 as a first owner with the original box and stryofoam (much to wife's discontent ) for past 30 years - Got a kit for rebuilding from eBay that likely spent too much on. Gonna replace the caps and do the 4/15/92 service bulletin upgrade. Wish me luck! Cool site - read a couple cool threads already! Brian
    11 points
  18. Hi. I'm a relatively recent Carver convert. I picked up a pair of AL-III+'s from a coworker who was moving, and couldn't take his 6 stereos with him. Then I just needed to figure out how to power them and replace a missing and fuse holder. Some internet sleuthing and a Yamaha M-85 later, i'm thrilled with the sound. I'm interested if anyone has done any crossover rehab/renovation on these guys.
    11 points
  19. On the Ryno Rax is the RAM 285. Some of the features of the RAM 285 are: 1) 4 pairs of Viborg speaker binding post for 8 or 4 ohm loads with selectable feedback loops for identical frequency response regardless of load. 2) 350VA power transformer. 3) DC restorer circuits uses vacuum tubes for fastest response time. 4) CNC Machined 6mm (.236) thick aluminum plate chassis with anodized finish. 5) Buffered left and right RCA subwoofer outputs on rear panel. 6) Transformers are housed separately from the amplifier section for lowest noise. More details are coming. Production is in full swing. Amps are down to a few week from being available. Bob Carver and some friends will be at the factory for some testing and listening with the 285.
    11 points
  20. HI, I'm Mic Check, yea that's right. Officially Michael Check I prefer to work on my own stuff, I'm cheap when it comes to repairs or upgrades that I can do myself. I'll try and research before I ask a repeated question. Mic
    10 points
  21. Thank you for allowing me to post. I have been a fan since I bought my first M400A along with a C-4000 with my IRS refund check in 1983. Now many products added to my collection and my main unit consisting of a Sunfire Theater Grand IV, @ A220's and an A-500X coupled with a true Signature sub and AL III speakers. Hard to believe that the newest item in the TGIV, at 20 years old!
    10 points
  22. Hi all, I just joint the site and want to say hello to everyone. I love the Carver audio gear and always want to learn more about Carver Audio. Thanks,
    10 points
  23. Hello everyone. New to Carver site.
    10 points
  24. Welcome, D5! Sounds like several things going on there. Tracking down these issues is not for the faint of heart. From my experience, it sounds like you have a $300-$400 repair bill on that one. I'm near Philadelphia, in NJ. My wife will be in Mass this weekend. If you could get it to her, I could have it up and running in a few weeks. Since I have a couple of working units for parts, I should be able to get it going for minimal cost. Message me if that is of interest.
    10 points
  25. So, after using my my Denon Av 483 home theater system since I purchased it new in 2003 I decided it was time for an upgrade, which I did. Since this Denon has served me well for many many years, I thought "why not build a dedicated home hi fi setup around it??" which led me down the path of researching what components to choose. Talk about a rabbit hole! My first purchase was a set of Wharfdale Modus one.six speakers and a Carver TFM 35x amp (which was never used, brand new in the original box!). After researching the Carver, I am kind of fascinated at the man and the equipment. I am here to learn more and hopefully get some advice and knowledge!
    10 points
  26. Hi, My dad bought some Carver stuff back when I was about 10 years old and now I have some of it in my living room as a 43 year old. I am currently utilizing the HR772 and 90% of the time it is working great. Occasionally though, it will turn off a few seconds after powering up. I have it powering some Hafler Model 400 towers. I also have a Hafler DH 500 but it is giving me some trouble too. Dad used the HR772 to run some JBL L36s for a while, then the Hafler Model 400s. He borrowed a couple of my Kenwood L-07ms for a bit and then we found a DH 500 for him. When using the DH 500, he used the HR 772 as his preamp. This was my intention when I inherited them, but the DH 500 needs some work. In the meantime I have been using the HR772. Now it is giving me some trouble. I am mechanical engineer by trade and am comfortable with tools and can brush up a bit to read some electrical schematics, but make no claims to be an electronics expert. I have a Dim Bulb Tester that I built a while back, but haven't plugged it into the Carver yet. I have a soldering iron as well. I also am open to recommendations on shops if that seems like a better route. I live in Atlantic Beach FL (basically Jacksonville). Thanks in advance for any direction. Grace and peace, Ben
    10 points
  27. This looks like an interesting site to learn from. Thanks for having me
    10 points
  28. Hello. Im new to this site. I personally love all audio gear and love the ole heritage (pioneering) Audio innovation the best. I think I still own every piece of gear I bought, handed down, and found as a collector. And I can’t part with any of them. I joined this forum to connect with and learn from many like minded folks. So please feel free to keep sending great topics and data so I can continue add to my love of audio. Personally own a pair of Carver Oak Silver IV. Serial number- 916157R0021 Which I am very new to this speaker. So any data, info, specs, and installation/application Advice are super welcomed Thanks for letting me be a part of the group.
    10 points
  29. Greetings. I am actually a returning user. My account was apparently lost during a past system migration. I was originally here to get some help on repairing an original Phase Linear 200 amplifier. I was able to accomplish that task and gave it back to the friend who had given it to me. I warned him about not using it with a 4 ohm load.. I still have a Carver C-4000 preamp to work on, and I have a Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Amp and a pair of Theater Grand II preamp/processors. Perhaps one day I will get a Lightstar version 1, or better yet a pair of them.
    10 points
  30. Greetings everyone. I just found this site and have already enjoyed cruising through a lot of the info and discussion. I run a small audio company that manufacturers car speakers for the Mazda Miata line of autos, so of course I enjoy all things audio. My interest in Carver goes back to when I was young and worked in broadcast radio for a bit. The Carver stuff was what I wanted but couldn't afford, lol. I helped put myself through college fixing stereos and VCRs and installing car stereos. Now as a hobby and to relax, I buy nice equipment pieces when I come across them, repair and restore them, and move them on (usually) to friends. I'm finishing up a C4000 preamp now (a really nice pre-amp) and have a M500 amp and TX11 tuner waiting to be looked at. I've also been sidetracked into fixing up five (yes, five) Nakamichi BX-300 cassette decks - it's a story My own home audio system is built around a CT-Seven preamp, a big Dynaco 400 amp I built about 40 years ago, and some custom speakers I also built. I look forward to 'meeting' everyone here on-line. Glenn
    10 points
  31. Good afternoon everyone, just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Frank, I recently found this site while I was doing some searching for amps. I'm a 53-year-old music lover who suffers from tinnitus. I believe it stems from my teenage days growing up in the 70's and 80's when we all played loud and proud and the music would speak to your soul lol. Anyways, now that most of my kids are grown and out of the house (all but our 2-year-old), It's time for dad to start on his music room project, which leads me to my first order of business. I'm searching for a good two channel amp that won't break the bank. Right now it will be used for music only, however, in the future it could be used in a 5.2 or maybe a 7.2 HT system. I believe I have it narrowed down to the two amps listed below. Does anyone have any experience with these two amps? I can pick up the Sunfire for $1000, visually it looks to be in very good condition and owner SAYS everything works and sounds amazing. Unfortunately, It's in Florida and I'm in Illinois so I wouldn't be able to demo before purchase. The TFM-45 is in Illinois, about a 4-and-a-half-hour drive north of me. It's supposed to be in excellent condition, and he will demo the unit. I can get it for $500. 1) Sunfire Bob Carver Gold Cinema Grand Signature Five-Channel Power Amplifier. Load Invariant High Fidelity Five Channel Power Amplifier. Architect’s Choice Series II 2) TFM-45 Carver Magnetic Field Power Amplifier Over the last several years I have managed to come across and purchase some mint 4ohm, Polk Audio LSI 9's, LSI 15's and LSI 25's that are just sitting in the boxes waiting on the right amp to come along.
    10 points
  32. Howdy all! Just joined up! I’ve been into home audio since high school when I bought an Onkyo TX 4500 MK II. Still have it! now my collection consists of well over 100 pairs of speakers, (some not so big) and lots of electronics. Most importantly, I have two Receiver 900’s, an HR-752, a single M-400a and three M-400t’s! Will definitely have some questions!! Thanks!
    9 points
  33. Hey folks! I do have an issue and I want to gather some collective wisdom from y'all, but first I want to say "Hi!" because I just discovered this forum. I'm a proud owner of a Carver unit, something I've been hankering after for many years and this one needs a little TLC and more importantly a bit of troubleshooting. I picked up a second hand MXR 130. Thing is built like a tank. I know this because it was shipped to me in the second worst packaging and careless handling I've ever witnessed and it still fired up. Tested audio with some records and Bluetooth tube preamp that I attached to the auxiliary port; sounded great. Shuffling some of the stereo components back to the original position, the cable connected to AUX got loose. It was very noisy and angry... I pushed it back in and got some loud buzzes and oddly to me a high-pitched squeal that triggered the relay. But no static per se. Now when I play through the Bluetooth preamp, it is mighty silent but >0 dB. All in the high frequencies, audible at higher volumes but heavily filtered. Thinking it was the port, I switched to another input but the problem remains. Even the phonograph, which was never even connected to the unit that was connected to the crackle port we'll call it fails in the same way. If I jiggle the connector, I sometimes get that high pitch squeal which lasts for a fraction of a second. Like a chirp. Help! I really dig the unit, and although I knew it needed some TLC (LED display doesn't work and I'll need to get a crossover circuit for my subwoofer, but that's design related) I really didn't think the audio would be this compromised. I'm assuming it's age of course. I'm hoping I didn't blow the amp, but like I said I'm hearing music, just reduced to about 10% gain. It's not in any protected mode, the relay does its job. I can hear it click on power up and it even triggers when the volume is too high, like 8 out of 10, even though it isn't that loud. I ordered some Deoxit, I plan to spray it liberally. But I'm open to any suggestions. Including repair centers in Massachusetts, or reputable ones that I could ship this to. Thanks for reading this long post, if you come this far you owe it yourself to help out LOL 😆
    9 points
  34. So do I, and I feel safe saying that all of us here do too. Thank you for dropping in, letting us know about your intentions with Barry's gear, and I offer you prayers to find peace with your grief.
    9 points
  35. Hi all! I’ve been an audiophile for 40 yrs now. I bought my 6200 receiver when i was 15. Saved all my snow shovelling money to get ut at my local HiFi shop in downtown Toronto. Been a collector ever since. Great to be here. Thanks! Justin
    9 points
  36. Hello! I have owned several Carver products, starting with a TX-11 tuner back in the 1980's and I've always admired Bob Carver. The only Carver product I still use today is a CT-27v Preamplifier/Tuner.
    9 points
  37. Hi all, Happy to be here, im in the UK, ive repaired a few Carver amps but dont profess to be an expert so this seems the best place for help. and if i can help i will
    9 points
  38. Hello! I just acquired four TFM-15cb's that were adapted with relay switches as part of the arrangement for a circa 1990 digital organ system (Galanti, like Rodgers or Allen) with five big speaker enclosures... and I've ordered another TFM-15cb so I have five for five. I need to learn quickly if I'm going to make this system work. The old organ no longer generates sound, so it will be part of a MIDI system. Thanks for reading.
    9 points
  39. Greetings everyone. I'm new here and definitely like what I've seen thus far. In my retirement I've been able to pursue repair/refurb of electronic equipment for myself, friends and neighbors. I've worked on a handful of amps, pre-amps, turntables, cassette decks, boomboxes and speakers. I like working on and listening to two channel equipment the most. Very satisfying to be using test & measurement equipment again, and soldering too. My bench currently has a Carver TDR-2400 cassette deck which I am cleaning up. 😀Happy to be here! -Steve
    9 points
  40. Hello all, just joined the site. I have a Sunfire receiver I've enjoyed for a couple of decades now. Look forward to reading all of the posts.
    9 points
  41. Hello All, I have owned a Sunfire HRS-8 Sub for about 4 years. I was so impressed with it's performance that when a Sunfire True Subwoofer MKIV came up for sale on the Goodwill auction site I had to take a chance on it. Unfortunately when I plugged it in it has a very loud hum. After spending some time searching the internet for repair help I came across this site. I already have several of the electrolytic caps on order. But I have not had much luck finding a schematic for this beast. I would very much appreciate any help from anyone that has gone down this road before.
    9 points
  42. Hey Chris, Ok here are the concepts. The Bob Carver signature will be in white like the rest of the script. The chassis is deep enough (8) inches to allow stacking. Its also deep enough to accommodate the tube buffer option with tubes sticking through the lid with copper cages similar to the Ram 285.. We are thinking about using the same hole pattern on the chassis, regardless if the buffer option is selected or not.. This way the buffer could be added at a later date if desired, with minimal modification. Those without the buffer will still have the switch installed. Faceplate will be radiused to match V12 and 285 . The button recesses and buttons match the V12 buttons. Some items from your request. 1) Power button on the face. 2) Gundry filter (switchable). 3) Can be purchased with a switchable tube buffer showing glowing exposed tubes. 4) Can be purchased without a tube buffer with a flat top surface suitable for stacking. 5) Make it deep enough to be stackable. Radiused to match the Ram 285. Smooth and modern. This is old CAD software but plenty capable for this type work.
    9 points
  43. Hi my name is Gary, a long time audio enthusiast. Thanks for having me here. I am just learning about Carver gear. Until we recently moved, I was creator of and head of the new Las Vegas Audiophile Society (LVAS). I can't tell you how many amps I have, from SS to high current SS to several tube amps, and most recently "the ultimate", type 45 tube monoblocks. And I was happy as an audio clam, until I had to go and read about Carver "magnetic field" amps. A lot of controversy about this, but I noticed that almost all of the negative came from those who have never tried it, or don't really listen with their ears. To me, all that matters is what I hear and how it makes me feel. I am also an inventor with 3 patents awarded to me in the area of analog instrumental enhancement (I am a violinist, an educator and a computer scientist, so I can sip from both sides of the cup). I try crazy stuff, most of which is much better that what you can buy for big bucks. But no, I am not an amp/electronics techie. So of course I had to by an m200t amp from eBay. I am so pissed off! That little m200t amp that is 30+ years old and has not had caps replaced and needs a real refurbishing, I believe sounds better than my 45 tube monoblocks! Unbelievable. So of course now I own an m500t (in need of repair and refurbishing), the aforementioned m200t and another m200t that also needs some love, and recently a C-9 sonic holography generator. What is ironic is that I designed (not built, but mathematically designed) an audio processing system that essential would do that kind of thing, so I am totally on board with Bob's way of thinking. After refurbishing I will hear what Carver gear will really sound like - and I am already in the queue for that. Anyway, thanks for having me here! Gary
    9 points
  44. My history with Carver goes back to the mid 80's when I sold hifi gear for a living at a place called Lechmere (anyone remember them?) I still own the M1.0t and the M200t that I bought back then and they are both still going strong! The M200t is doing center channel duty (bridged) in my A/V system. I've just purchased a C-1 on eBay which should arrive next week which I'm going to pair with the M1.0t as the start of a vintage 2-channel setup. Cheers!
    8 points
  45. My M1.5 seems to mount nicely in between the rack rails of Middle Atlantic gear. The notches cut into the factory faceplate line up and the device fits between the rack rail edges. However, my C-1 preamp side screws protrude too far and the unit will not fit between the edges of the rack rails. All I can think of is to grind the rail edges back a bit. Has anyone else had this problem? Is this normal on the carver devices that have the early rack mounting notched faceplates? Thank you. CarverCollector.
    8 points
  46. The color of these pictures are close. We updated the site with better pictures and closer viewpoints. In sleep mode all power supplies are off. In stand-by, the low voltage supply is on and the tubes glow and stay warm. On- Activates the high voltage supply together with low voltage supply. Light- Simply activates the meter light while under power
    8 points
  47. Hey folks, Old timer here saying hello. I was a member here many years ago but I think my account was purged when I wasn’t active for a while. Most of my involvement here centered around a pair of Amazing Plats that I was trying to source new ribbons for…. Which never happened and the speakers were sold. Later I played with a pair of Originals, which lasted a while before being replaced by a more manageable box speaker. (Picture attached). My gear gets changed around fairly frequently, stuff comes and goes at a scary rate. While I’ve owned Carver gear on and off over the years, all I have presently is an old CT7 that never gets used and a little Crimson 75 that I picked up a couple weekends ago that’s in need of a repair. Anyway, howdy and have a good weekend. Carl
    8 points
  48. Got my first Carver on my bench hoping i could make it sing again😄 (Carver A - 760X) Currently waiting On MJL output transistors , mpsa's , mosfet drivers. Some of the TO - 92 packages was toast aswell , but thinking to sub with ksc / ksa TO - 126. Thanks for letting me in 😀
    8 points
  49. Peter is a writer that passed away. He is respected by Bob Carver and is science based. Bob recommended Peter to me. Here is a good introduction to Peter. Enjoy! I agree with what Peter says about vacuum tube products overall as they were, but Bob has improved them significantly since Peter wrote this. Gone are the high heat and high maintenance and soft bottom end due to the common tube amp voltage sag. Definitely not your fathers tube amps. https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ten-biggest-lies-audio/
    8 points
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