Spendingthatmoney 0 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Good Day All! I'm in the process of putting back together a Stereo system after having sold my M500 several years ago. I currently have a CT-17 and a M400t. I have waiting in the wings a A500x and a sick M500t (it was a 1 owner,that was in storage for 20 yrs.) Yea right! I'm using a Adcom GTP750 & GFA 7400 for my 5 channel system with a set of Cambridge Soundworks Movie Works 5.1 speakers. I currently have a Technics SL-D205 turntable w/ a Shure V-15 III GZ cartridge and have a Garrard GT-55 w/ a Audio-Technica 1001 cartridge on stand by. My 5 disc Carver CD changer is in need of a tune-up so I'm contemplating if I should just replace it or fix it. Speaker-wise I have a bit of a need as I just using a set of Kilipsch KD-1 w/ the Cambridge 10" subwoofer clipping off what it needs. I see that just having the amp is certainly just the tip of the iceburg. I hope by joining this site, I will be able to direct my $ a little more wisely! Staring in awe! William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man 4,763 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome to the site William !!! Pictures are always appreciated - everyone here loves audio porn... There are plenty of knowledgeable folks here to help revive your sick M500t, if you are interested. Thanks for joining and pull up a chair - there is lots of entertainment to be had here. Brian PS. Your avatar is great !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiroacademy 828 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome to the site. The people on this site are phenomenal. They continue to amaze me with their technical knowledge to their generosity. It's a great site! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven 455 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome William! This is a great place to be. Lots of fine folks packed full of knowledge and insight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene C 1,745 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome to the site William! We will be glad to help you spend that money. Enabling on... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belvedere2 170 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome. Don't let them fool you. We're not enablers. We just know what's best for your money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike46 396 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome to the site William, stick around and enjoy the show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weitrhino 1,425 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 You got a long way to go to beat Raven's 'welcome' thread. My money's on her. Other than that, prepare to empty your wallet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Admin AndrewJohn 8,195 Posted January 5, 2015 Community Admin Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome William ! Great to have you here on the site. We do love pictures - and with today's technology, it's so easy to share and post (use the fourth icon from the right, on the editor ribbon at the top (using the default editor). Follow the dialog box prompts. You'll find the techs that live on this site to be the best, and most generous, with guidance, balanced opinion, and good direction. And, you will soon develop OCCD, what we call Obsessive Carver Collecting Disorder - which, from first diagnosis, you appear to already be afflicted with! Glad you found us, and hope you stick around and enjoy the CarverSite as a part of it. Welcome! Cheers, AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fill35U 1,845 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome to theCarversite, William! You're starting with a nice collection of gear! When it comes time to have your M-500t repaired, you should consider having it upgraded to MkII by one of the techs here. Looking forward to seeing pics of your setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWT50 60 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome William, you will enjoy this group of knowledgeable, helpful OCCD members. The only thing that the members enjoy more than helping you with any questions or problems is spending your money. Pictures are welcome. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,140 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Howdy William, and welcome to the forum. Nice to have you onboard. PICS PLEASE! Which Carver CD changer do you have and what problems are you experiencing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,309 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome to the forum William. Glad to have another member from the Sunshine State. As you see we are a nosey bunch. But we mean well............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spendingthatmoney 0 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Actually my M500t is in the shop right now and they're drawing a blank in fixing it. So perhaps a change of direction may be in order for repairs. Where can the spiritual advisers be found...perhaps they can do a Exorcism on this unit. The CD changer is a SD/A350 That I had not used much in several years and what used to be a little slow platter turned into a non-working unit. I can hear the motor with the belt working ...but none of the other motors seem to want to cooperate! Since it is a Korean made unit...didn't know if it would be worth the $$ to repair it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man 4,763 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Be very careful with having a shop work on your amp. LOTS of techs do not understand how the mag field power supply works, which unfortunately often leads to them causing more damage to the amp... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea 656 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Welcome William! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spendingthatmoney 0 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Be very careful with having a shop work on your amp. LOTS of techs do not understand how the mag field power supply works, which unfortunately often leads to them causing more damage to the amp... This guy works on McIntosh? and all those high end units...but your right...I would prefer to have someone who has passion and a complete understanding of these units to bring this one back from the dead. Any suggestions would be well received! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr 765 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Welcome William. Go to main page and top right above the chat box clk. on the green Carver Audio Service button. Scroll down until you find some techs that work on the M500's and send them a PM for scheduling and prices, good luck....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom 372 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Welcome to Carversite, William!! Let me try to help..... I have a CT-17 that I love. I have had a few small cold solder issues with it over the past 15 years...but it has a great Holography circuit, and PLENTY of output voltage for running multiple amps if you need to. Remember the second room output runs flat, the tone controls have no effect on it. (I don't use the second room output on mine.) I have a 400t. The little cube that can. It is very reliable, but I wouldn't run it under a 6 ohm load and expect much headroom. It'll pound out an 8 ohm load all week..... I have a 500t. It is a favorite SS amp around here, and has lots of potential. A recap and a tuning up, plus the possibility of a 'MKII' (one of the masters is Daddyjt) makes it one of the best solid state amps ever built. And it has a musical sound unlike most other Carvers. I use mine for my critical listening fronts. It easily takes my 6ohm load with lots of headroom. And mine is stock. Speaker preference is up to the ear. The best part about Carver power is you have your choice of drivers, since the amps will take just about any reasonable load. Good luck and keep posting..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiroacademy 828 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Actually my M500t is in the shop right now and they're drawing a blank in fixing it. So perhaps a change of direction may be in order for repairs. Where can the spiritual advisers be found...perhaps they can do a Exorcism on this unit. The CD changer is a SD/A350 That I had not used much in several years and what used to be a little slow platter turned into a non-working unit. I can hear the motor with the belt working ...but none of the other motors seem to want to cooperate! Since it is a Korean made unit...didn't know if it would be worth the $$ to repair it. Yikes get that M500t home and get into the hands of a master! Mark (DaddyJ) will have that singing like never before. He did an amazing job in 2 of my M500t's. There is absolutely no way they can do what Mark or our other techs can do! Really 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck 74 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 You need to get it out of the hands of someone that does not know Caver, before it is toast If it ant already too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,167 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Welcome aboard, William, this is the place for the OCCD patients, take a seat and enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene C 1,745 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Oh yes, almost forgot... WE LIKE PICTURES AROUND HERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,140 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The CD changer is a SD/A350 That I had not used much in several years and what used to be a little slow platter turned into a non-working unit. I can hear the motor with the belt working ...but none of the other motors seem to want to cooperate! Since it is a Korean made unit...didn't know if it would be worth the $$ to repair it. Does "slow platter" mean it's slow to load and/or eject (tray going in and out) or slow to index from disc to disc? Does it "find" the disc eventually and display track info? FYI: Try running your CPC through it's paces with the dust cover removed so you can see what is (or isn't) happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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