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    Carversite 2014 Reference disc notes

    in Physical digital

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    It would be an injustice to not have it available on physical media seeing as so much work and time was put into it.
     
    After a given time period when the majority who want the physical disc have it in hand then I see no reason why it could not be available as a download. Convenience for anyone who may need to replace a missing or damaged copy of the original media. 
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    Second Carver pre so now it's member time.

    in The Welcome Shop (Please read first)

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    Welcome Ben,
     
    When I joined this family I had a stock C-1 sitting in the basement boxed up. With the encouragement of the great people here I dove into it by starting with the BillD mods and just kept going from there. The C-1 is a fantastic preamp when the mods are applied to it. Some day I may ask Brian or Dennis to do the remote volume mod if I decide not to attempt it myself. 
     
    Since that time I've added an M1.5t, C-9 and TX1-11. I'm loving the system.
     
    The people here are awesome and you will find that you made the right choice by joining us in the Carver fun. 
     
    Paul 

    New music for Old School ears

    in Pure digital

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    Funny thing Kevin, I've been listening to Dub/Electronic for a good five years now.
     
    Check out Phutureprimitive "Subconscious" and "Kinetic".
     
    Also check out Grey Area "And Then The Clouds"
     
    Another band I'm fond of is Sounds From The Ground. 
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    Diana Krall "Glad Rag Doll" available for preview

    in Pure digital

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    Her new cd is scheduled for release on October 2nd but I discovered today that it can be previewed at the USA Today web site. Just finished listening to it and I liked what I heard. 
     
    Check out the following link if you're interested. Personally I've been a fan for a while and really enjoyed it.
     
    http://beta.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2012/09/25/diana-krall-glad-rag-doll-album-stream/1590517/
     
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    Favorite Quotes

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    I wouldn't say they're my favorites, but they do make me laugh. eusa_doh.gif
     
    "If you were a laser, you'd be set on stunning." - cupid.com radio commercial
     
    "Are you a parking ticket? Because you've got fine written all over you." - cupid.com radio commercial

    Just Picked Up My First Carver Unit

    in The Welcome Shop (Please read first)

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    Nice reviews slbenz. I also noticed slightly more mid bass when comparing my brothers M1.5t to my RPA-1. But When I compared his TFM-55 to the RPA-1 the sound at normal to moderate levels was pretty much identical. The TFM-55 did seem to have endless power in comparison though when cranked up. The TFM-55 is rated at 375w/ch @ 8ohms so it would have more headroom as well.

    Just Picked Up My First Carver Unit

    in The Welcome Shop (Please read first)

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    slbenz,
     
    I have a C-1 which I use it with an Emotiva ERC-2 cdp and RPA-1 power amp. I've gone through my C-1 thanks to encouragement from BillD and other members here. Mine has the BillD mods as well as all 1% metal film resistors installed. I really love the way it sounds. It replaced an Emotiva USP-1 which I was extremely happy with. The major issue I have with the USP-1 is that it does not have a true tape loop. Huge downfall since I use a DBX 231 eq. I still use a cassette deck as well so having two "true" tape loops is essential in my setup
     
    The USP-1 was the best sounding preamp I've owned to date. But since I modded my C-1 they are sonically equal to my ears. But, as I stated, the C-1 gives me much more flexibility. 
     
    I'll be waiting your impressions on the M-1.0 as well. 
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