Brian_at_HHH

Welcome to the site, Charles! We have no problem with mixing in other equipment here. I doubt there are many, if any of us who have nothing but Carver equipped systems - something else always manages to sneak in there, somewhere. Since you've been Carverized since the 1980's, it's far too late to warn you about OCCD, you are clearly already consumed by the malady, and enjoying it.

Welcome to the site @Dhorvat! We're glad to have you here. It's always nice to hear when our favorite gear makes everything sound better. That said, we are not pretentious, and all equipment and music interests are welcome, and open to chat about, here. Just do beware - you have clearly been bitten, now, so the tendrils of OCCD are already working their way through you and will begin to take over when you least expect it. There is no cure, so do the only thing that makes sense and embrace it!

Welcome to the site @mjb112! Nice to have another fellow from North of the '49th here! There are a few of us holding off the hoards from the south, as well as others from around the globe. Let us know what you have in the way of a setup, and don't worry if it's too much or too little. You like Carver, so things can only be good!

A belated welcome to the site, @boris279!!! That's quite the collection of gear!!

Welcome to the site @JayGilb! Sounds like you'll fit in, here, perfectly! Though your work engineering is likely a wee bit at odds with the analog world in your Carver gear. Could be an "interesting" marriage, though?!

Welcome to the site! That sounds like a perfect combination of interests & talents for here!

Welcome to the group, @nautinut! It's great to have you! That sounds like a great system. Good luck with the BillD conversion. We'll be looking forward to pictures when you get a couple more posts under your belt.

Yes, I remember that ad - thanks for the memory!

As usual, I'm filling the role of heretic and some would likely claim, village idiot. I have long been fond of the sound from Grado's. I also have a couple of AT's (I have no clue where the 2nd one came from), but while they are clear and precise, there's no warmth, and they feel somewhat lifeless to me. Tag, you're IT! Yes, you! Whomever you are, foolish enough to be reading this!

Hmmm, a TT that puts out close to 1000w/RMS per channel - now THAT'S scary!!!! 😆

Greg, you KNOW this is a far deeper, darker, rabbit hole than even tube amps! Pull your wellies up high, and dive in - the water's .... fine! I'm curious, what are you doing to it WRT overhauling it? Yes, I have an ulterior motive as I just acquired a TD-165 and I'm working on doing a bunch of things with it. Are you changing out older electronic components (caps, resistors, etc.), or just doing a general tune up? I'm "toying" with swapping the deck (aesthetics only, I admit), but mostly just making it far more robust, and less prone to shake, rattle and roll.

Welcome to the site! Great to see someone from outside N.A. joining! There's nothing Frankenstein about picking and choosing the best options for you. Most of us have "ecletic" collections of gear, and yours looks great. Once you get a few more posts & responses under your belt, we'd love to see some pictures. For now, join in the fun, and remember to enjoy the music!

I was actually glad to see he was still with us and still able to enjoy his music - at least for a little while longer. ALS is a truly horrific disease - I lost a friend from work to it a couple of years ago. Probably one of the nicest fellow I'd met here. Best wishes, to you Ken - enjoy the music for as long as you can!

My apologies for the late Welcome, Brent! You've definitely found the right place to make your home with that collection of amps. Good luck with the recapping - there's a tremendous amount of life in those for long into the future. No point in warning you about OCCD - it's clearly FAR too late - welcome to the club. Let us know what else you have - it doesn't need to be Carver to be of interest. And, of course, when you get a bit further along, we'd love to see pictures of the system.

Welcome to the group, Kevin! That is an incredible deal you managed to get, wow! There are definitely some folks, here, within slingshot range of you, who can restore your 1.5t to life. If nobody pipes up in a bit, don't worry - just bump this, or send out an explicit query, and I would imagine someone will pipe up before long. In the mean time, do join in and remember to enjoy the music.

Welcome to the group. Wow! A NIB C-19?! Man, you have infinity more willpower and patience than I do. You are certainly in the right place to find encouragement to let that wonderful device see the light of day, and let the sound loose. As others have suggested, you may find some issues when you bring it out, but there are plenty of folks here with more than enough expertise in making it as good, or better than new. In the mean time, make sure you join in the fun, and enjoy the music!

Welcome to the group! There's definitely something wonderfully addictive about the old amps and stereo equipment. Let us know what you have (don't worry what it is), or barring that, let us know what you are dreaming of having. What gear appeals to you that brings you here?!

Welcome to the group! Very nice collection of gear, there. If you are electronically talented, unlike myself, you'll find plenty of guidance to help you refresh it all here. If you soldering inept, like I am, there are also lots of folks here who can do it with the upmost professionalism, and leave you wondering how all that amazing sound had been hidden in there for so long. Good luck with it, either (or both) way(s)! In the mean time, join in the fun and enjoy the music!

It doesn't, my friend - it's an ever deepening bottomless pit of audio perpetuity, with an every so slight touch of nirvana every once in a while, along the way. My advice is stop listening to the wallet, hang on tight, and enjoy the ride!!!!

I've learned an unexpected benefit of having a houseful of black cats is to keep them well away, along with pretty much every other religious group! 😸 And you should see how fast they disappear if they haven't noticed, and I answer the door with one of my little "greeters!" Heh heh! I almost enjoy them coming, now. 😆

Nothing wrong with the Yamaha receiver! At least it gives you the chance to quell the music withdrawal!!!

Welcome to the Limelight, Dan! Glad you stepped out of the shadows. Odds are you won't believe that what you get back is the same amp you sent, but then, it essentially isn't going to be - other than the sound characteristics, of course. Do you have anything to tide you over until Greg finishes his magic, or are you stuck with headphones until the beast returns, home? I'll hold off on my usual suggestion to "enjoy the music" until I know you are back and able to do that! For now, join in the forums - you know, by now, which of us are crazy enough to avoid.

Welcome to the site! Nothing like diving into Carver gear at the deep end! There are certainly folks here who can offer info on getting the most out of those Amazing's and keeping them there. Once you get a few more posts under your belt, and can, we'd love to see pictures of your setup! Tale care, and enjoy the music!

Welcome to the group, Steve! You should be able to find willing help, here, with any issues you may wind up with questions over. Beyond that, please join in the fun, and remember to enjoy the music!

Welcome to the group! I think I remember "Sounds Great," though I am on the other side of the lake from you, so I would have seen them only when I ventured down to the Buffalo area for an occasional shopping trip. In any case, glad to have you here - feel free to join in the fun and when you can, put up some pictures of what you've got.