Brian K. Totten

Its the fine, exquisite details, of a service or restoration that matters! I am not sure how anyone can look at this thread, then say, "I am sending my amp to "Bob-the-builder" and expect this level of service, not to mention the killer warranty! Nailed it! Yall are superb!

I needed a new project! Looking on AliExpress this same kit is $10 cheaper and free shipping -- if is coming from offshore at ebay or Ali, the wait will be the same.... Now for the tubes. This should pair well with my TL-3300. I have squandered more money for less value on other things 🙂

Conrad, I know this post is WAYYYY Late, but I have a full real service manual for the TL-3300. Ping me back.

jmcipale -- sorry for botching your handle last message. I will say the same of my TL-3300. That series has very good DACs for the day. The same era, my Yamaha CDX-910 sounds very good. And that one has digital output, whereas the TL-3300 does not. I suppose I could modify for digital output, but why bother. Leave the vintage piece alone!

jmpale -- This is great news, and certainly vital information for the group. Who woulda thunk? Motor bias? That is not an obvious first choice :-) Pics and sounds when you get it back please! Congrats, from one TL-3000 series owner to another!

NEW! No Brainer! The new one looks so sweet!

This is the critical glossed over detail: "So motors are ordered" --- Useful info for DYI'ers | part number, manufacturer, replacement ID, something?

Yep, I am a Galaxy S10/Win10 holdout - going full Linux, including a Linux Phone. I am done with big brother!

Galaxy S10+ no go!

The WiiM is no Sansui SE-9 -- HAHA! It does have an applet called RoomFit, whereby the Apple Phone will be the device microphone used to set up a contour for the subwoofer if one is in the system. Android users are out of luck for that portion as well. Far from using REW or the like.

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Old school meets new school. I wanted to use the WiiM Ultra as a global EQ Processor, to route any C1 source audio through the WiiM to take advantage of the graphic and parametric EQ that is in the WiiM. Old school in thought, and knowing the C1 has a so-called External Processor (aka, another tape loop) to route audio. In short, the WiiM Ultra has Input and Output RCA, just like any old-school EQ. Use it as such! Insert the WiiM into the External Processor loop. Then, the WiiM can be used as normal, UN-EQ'd source if you will. But if the SOURCE on the WiiM is RCA, then any sound source on the C1 will route. Use the EQ! Purists scoff! I dont care. My hearing is far from purists these days. I am looking for flexibility, to use what the WiiM has to offer. You choose!

Its the price we pay to keep old mechanical devices working. If I were trying to fix the deck to add to my Carver Stack, at least for working, AND MATCHING component, I would risk the 5340, ONCE! Best of luck. Dont allow this is to irritate. Some of the best car restorations have to wait it out to find the right part, searching every corner of the world 🙂

Joe, Just know that NAD player listed in the link above is not verified by me. You may want to grab its service manual, look up the part. Let us know if you will go for the cannibalization direction 🙂

I saw your pics in the diyaudio site. Definitely not a drop in replacement part. The laser diode is not even close to position. A quick search reveals that the DLBA1 part is in a NAD 5340 player, according to the links below. The second link is to that NAD 5340 for sale on eBay. I dont know what you paid for the new part, but you could take a chance on the NAD 5340 as a part source. https://dutchaudioclassics.nl/philips_cdm_cd_mechanism_list/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/356920694890?itmmeta=01K36MWRH47MYFCQFSF92GMAJM&hash=item531a21986a:g:63UAAOSwo1Fm9fQm&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4MHg7L1Zz0LA5DYYmRTS30llhIebCcOJUI0--lMkx4yfVzyyOUPv3GcAOGWEht98w%2BcsIvdgkHP%2BYkwKtPYAiFiUnf53J3aKqdeEhKr3EP4SrEFT1ZMK3ZFZXKbPlCzwWntEGj2YKw4JGWKDVbm4tKVV3s2m0AuoeOs6igpiHHz2hn8s1YvfhMfvNJANI63zOKK0tDrE8jf8GpzKmhe2CAXfpGp8XvawFFkLuMnd7MkoG8ivGdPLa9Qi8uCSaUlixP6%2FTZEP6qMsRETv%2BL6p9H24%2B2GQ2jHo5UmHGuCvVDMJ|tkp%3ABk9SR9iI89SZZg

This may not be relevant to the mechanics specifically. I have been re-ripping my CDs to FLAC lately, and I have uncovered quite a few of them that just could not be read and fail. Ever hear of CD deterioration? Yes, it exists, see these discs. Consider your test media. However, you did mention specific track failure points.

Welcome to the "Carver Owners on Crack" group -- ha! I owned my first C-1 and a single M500t back in 1987. Then I did a stupid thing and sold it off to go home theater after getting married. I have since come back around, this time for another C-1, and a pair of M500t fully restored by Nelion, and a TX-11a Tuner. Completely satisfied once again. There is lots of of cool audio out there, but its hard to convince me to chase anything else! Glad to have you in the group!

Welcome, Welcome, from San Antonio - 200 miles from JSC, Houston!

Carver amps operate differently than conventional vintage offerings. If your amp is in working condition, that may be a place to clean it up a bit, replace a few caps or even the output relay. The amp operates as a modulated power supply using a Triac. In addition, there are two rail voltages that will switch IN/OUT to supply the output stages the power it needs depending on the amp load. There are Youtube vids that describe this in detail. For me, I have a radio electronics background and repair audio stuff too. But when I understood the work Nelion will perform on an amp, I had to think about working on my M500t's. I am not here to push a direction or convince anyone. There are a lot of people in this forum that work on these amp all the time. The value for me was impeccable work, customer service and 3 years warranty. That said, I sent Nelion a pair of M500t's that were limping along, and I received back very different amps internally. First off, I ordered Upgrade work, not a basic service, or a channel fix, etc. The power supply was upgraded to produce more voltage and current, the output stages were completely replaced to provide a near-double in output capability, that I did not "need" but wanted. But I figured that if Greg was going to bench these amps, give him something exciting to do 🙂 So here I have that pair of M500t's in a stack in bridge mode for a stereo pair that will power anything I could ever throw at these amps for the time being. Sort of like having that 73 Challenger with the hemi engine in it when the 318CID will make it move. Please report back as you proceed. Its all fun stuff no matter the track taken! https://nelionaudio.com/

Welcome to the group! I had a Carver stack back in 1989, and recently re-aquired a pair of M500t amp. Both of which were professionally upgraded by Nelion. Unless you know Carver amps inside-n-out, dont risk poking around inside, send your M500 to Greg. He sprinkles some amazing Pixie Dust on these amps that make them sound so sweet! You will not regret the money spent, not to mention the ultra-incredible service and warranty!

Welcome ChrisB, Keep your eye open on eBay, just last week I found an M500t rack handle set. Be patient, it will come! I remember my Air Force days, buying audio gear. I think I was making about $1,000 / mo. I had plenty money for audio, and ate at the chow hall 🙂

Well said and in the end what I have in mind!

I want to start out to say if the topic of new streamer devices, DACs and other online music topic is irrelevant, posted in another location, please delete this and I will understand! The quest of this topic the desire to understand current digital streaming tech, what people have, the overall cost of the investment, differences in units, etc, etc. I see these so called " streamers" in modern audiophile posts, but I am skeptical that there is any "audiophile" grade audio delivered by them, other than having access to material beyond a local collection. What say you?

Pink Floyd Animals - "Pigs, Three Different Ones" --- the fading out guitar solo at the end is freaking killer!

I was at a local Texas AFB installing some Comm equipment back in the last 80's. The base had a flight simulator. Lets just say that I am glad I did not take the reigns of a C-130 as you did. My simulated aircraft bounced off the runway and ascended into oblivion! 🙂