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
