timmyjim

I'll skip the part where "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything". These amps are VERY difficult to work on, both electrically and mechanically. The power supply is unlike any other Carver amp. I mostly enjoy debug and repair, not this one. If you look at the PM2.0t manual, there is a description of bringing up the power supply with a variac external variable supply. I'm not going to go back and look at it as I might start to convulse, but there is something. (I went back, see previous correction) Ay any rate, you will find yourself removing many tiny screws to get at the necessary test points. You will end up with thermal paste all over the place. The Darlington transistors in the PS section are difficult to source, as is the PWM IC. If the power supply proves to be OK, then you probably have a chance at repair (I guess I did have a positive). Good Luck.

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Robert Randolph - Nobody Soul

Tedeschi Trucks Band. Anyhow. How many musicians can you pack in a studio recording? Many.

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Bryan Ferry Like a Hurricane cover.

Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy Live ........ I think they told the drummer "there's only 3 of us up here, we're turning up your level - go for it". Exceptional drum performance

Welcome. Nice intro.

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Welcome. Thanks for the gear detail. Very nice. The Carver pre-amps that I'm familiar with all have reduced headphone output level due to rather large series resistors. These can typically be replaced with a reduced value that will bring things up to the level you desire. The "BillD" mods for the C-1 preamps change these resistors out for something smaller. The C-16 headphone stage is pretty much identical to the C-1. There are 4 820ohm resistors at the headphone output, 2 per channel. If these are changed out to 240ohm, which is a common modification, you get at least 8dB more level (with a 32ohm load). Realize you have already purchased the headphone amp, This might be another option to try.

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Impressive collection. Welcome!

Thanks for including me. I have a few pieces of Carver equipment. I like to take things apart and figure out how they work. Many years back I uncovered my m1.5t and started poking around. At one point, my o-scope ground ring inadvertently grazed the top connection between the main board and the front amp card. Let's just say that the 4800uF cap that was charged up to something around 120V did not appreciate my sloppiness. Don't remember actually damaging the amp at that time, though likely shortened the life of that capacitor? It was a good lesson. I've been significantly more careful in my future efforts. I downloaded the m1.5 service manual and found it to be excellent. More detail than I expected. Thanks. Fast forward to the present ..... I was poking around here a few months back and one of the topics that really interested me was a thread where it was possible to "ask Bob" a question. Great idea. I find the Carver solid state amp design to be very interesting. At some point I'm going to find that topic and "ask Bob" a question about his design philosophy.