RBQ

55 minutes ago, AndrewJohn said:

 

Welcome again, @RBQ.

 

Well, I should share..., (been just slow at posting a thread on this...) but...,   A friend on the Phoenix site helped me WOPL my Carver Corp., C-500.  Very similar to the PL400, but with an extra row of transistors.  Fun project..., if I ever get spare time to organize all the photos, I may post a thread.  But, to be sure, a WOPL C-500 is one rare and interesting piece in my collection.

 

WOPL folks were very good to work with.   ...oh, and yes, don't forget the DC Protection module... 😉 

 

OK, realizing I'm the kettle calling the pot black, here..., a photo of proof that my C-500 WOPL exists...

 

Looking forward to seeing your photos of your rig, too.

 

Unfortunately i learned the hard way about the speaker protection circuit even though its everywhere out there on the web. 

2 hours ago, Dennis47 said:

Welcome @RBQ!

You might want to research the MKII upgrade for your M-1.5t from Nelion Audio.

Did you do the WOPL modification your  PL 400 II?

Both are nice amps! Good luck with your upgrade/refurb project.

 

What AJ said....well love pictures

Thanks Dennis.  Yeah I had a great experience with White Oak doing the WOPL mod.   Thanks for the M1.5t info 

Hi everyone.   I’ve worked for the railroad for 30 years and travel almost weekly from Birmingham AL to Everett WA.  After modifying a PL 400II from the help of the Phoenix Audio community, I desired to try a Carver M 1.5t amp from my uncle’s basement.   Will see if this will be easier or cheaper then my flame amp.   Thanks