robpar

Hi, I have an MRX-150; impeccably maintained. Bought in the 80's and had since, some work done over the years like relays, some resistors and general clean up. I haven't recapped since it still works great but I bought the recap package just in case. My main system now is a Parasound Halo with Polk RTi12's which I like a lot but still use the Carver with small Klipsch RP-600M's I have both systems side by side and switch between them depending on my mood. I'm not an audiophile by any means but I love my Carver and hope to continue to use for many years. People criticize it but I don't care; it sounds great to me. On a side story, my repair guy (Modular Electronics) tells me these older units can be repaired whereas a lot of the new stuff has proprietary chips that become obsolete very quickly.

Thanks to all for the welcome. Still learning how to use this forum; it's a little different than others. But in any event I just received the package of capacitors but not diving into just yet. I need more confidence I can do it. I've only worked on small stuff like crossovers or sub amp boards. All were easy to pull out to work on. In my area there is a shop that works on Carvers and other vintage stuff (Modular Electronics) but it will be too expensive to use him for a total refurbishment.

I did it. Still could not get to all. but the balance now works fine. Just afraid to remove more stuff

Thanks. I was able to get to most and the scratching static is gone. This sounds crazy but I'm thinking about buying one on Ebay just for parts and to practice recapping. I saw one for $50 plus shipping; it may be worth it. I also have an old Marantz 2230 that still works well but it's on it's last leg.

Thanks. Looks like i will have to remove the bottom cover since I couldn’t get to it from the top. I wish somebody had a detailed video on the tear down to replace all the usual suspects. I’ve had mine for almost 40 years and still like it. I switch between my NAD C375BEE and Parasound depending on the music I’m listening to

hello from Atlanta area. Just found this forum and I'm anxious to get more info regarding my old Carver MRX-150. Still using it and was somewhat repaired a few years ago but not completely updated. Now the balance know is causing static when rotated since I very seldom used it since I bought it way back on the 80's. No big deal since I still never use it but I'm pretty sure is the pot. So, wanted to know if there are clear instructions on how to clean/lubricate it and if it's something that a novice can do. I've looked at several videos but none clearly shows how to get to the balance knob and where to spray the cleaner (Dioxit 5?) Also, I'd like an honest opinion on the difficulty on recapping and updating all the pieces that are suggested being replaced. About 5 years ago the speaker relays were replaced. Thanks