New to Carver and forum

[Zeprok123 10]

Hello all,  I've been a collector of vintage audio for about 8 years now.

Mostly Sansui and Marantz recievers.  Lately I've been picking up separates

and came across my 1st Carver amp, the M500T.  I like the fact that it puts

out lots of power,cool meters and very portable. Just ordered parts for the MKII mod and looks like I've ordered 2 different sets of Diodes for D401 thru D404. http://preview.tinyurl.com/zxmtjud and

http://preview.tinyurl.com/htalf43 

Rectron and Vishay.  Looks like specs are similar but can someone suggest

which brand would work the best.  Thanks Ken 

[chiroacademy 852]

Great amp, I have 2 M500t MK II  A tech will be along shortly to help.  You will also find a great group of people here.  Welcome to the site.

[Charlie 19,485]

Welcome to the site! Sit a spell, Take your shoes off...

[zumbini 6,153]

Howdy Ken and welcome to the forum. Nice to have you on board. Hope you stick around so we can get to know you.

 

Congrats on picking up an M-500t. It was my 1st Carver amp and still my favorite. (I love the look and the sweet sound.)

I run four M-500(t)s in my main system (all restored) including a non-t bought new in 1982, 2 M-500t's, and an MKII.

(My 2.2 system is horizontally tri-amped with the M-500 driving the tweets, the MKII on the mids, and the "t"s on the subs.) 

 

Most of our service techs work regular jobs so give them a few hours to get back to you on your diode question.

(I'm pretty sure either set will work but I can't address the issue of whether one set will perform better than the other.)

[Zeprok123 10]

Welcome to the site! Sit a spell, Take your shoes off...

 

Wow, that's quite a rack you have there.  I'll be using the amp with a pair

of CV DX9's in my apartment.  Going to put a sign on my door "If it's to loud

you're to old" 

[Zeprok123 10]

Thanks for the welcome and replies.  I've only had this up a little past 1DB

on the meters with my CV's.  Can't imagine 2 or 4 of these in a system!

I'll be using the amp with the DX9's at a party a friend of mine hosts every

year in the SW Chicago area this July 23rd.  Anyone local that would like to

attend pm me.  It runs noon to midnight.  Long day.  It's going to be one hot amp! 

[B-Man 4,784]

I've used Vishay in other amps with good results...

[danowood 2,167]

Welcome to the site Ken, it's cool you can diy your own stuff.  I admire the electronic whiz's on here.  If you run into trouble they can set you straight in a heart beat. 

[aslan7 955]

Hey Ken,

 

You're a man after my own heart with a Marantz receiver.  Love the music sound from them.  Of course Carver & Carver related equipment is our passion.  Amazing tech's and knowledge on this site with a plethora of audio equipment types.  You will fit right in.

 

Welcome to the CarverSite my friend--where OCCD runs rampant!!  

[Ar9Jim 6,520]

Welcome to CS Ken! Enjoy.. More responses to your question with come in as the hours go by. The techs here are second to none..

[hewlew1 258]

Cool setup Zeprok123 I have 4 Cerwin Vega D9's played on 4 Carver M500T's and the term Kick Ass loud is an understatement. I have had them pushed to 125DB in my 16x24 livingroom at this point the rain gutters on the house are rattling. Crank it up and enjoy just make sure the rest of the apartment building is empty!

[dennismiller55 4,824]

 

 

Just ordered parts for the MKII mod and looks like I've ordered 2 different sets of Diodes for D401 thru D404. http://preview.tinyurl.com/zxmtjud and

http://preview.tinyurl.com/htalf43 

Rectron and Vishay.  Looks like specs are similar but can someone suggest

which brand would work the best.

 

I use the Rectron HER305.   I recommend going with this one.   

 

I am not sure if the Vishay UF5404 has been used by the other tech's. 

[Charlie 19,485]

 

 

 

Welcome to the site! Sit a spell, Take your shoes off...

 

Wow, that's quite a rack you have there.  I'll be using the amp with a pair

of CV DX9's in my apartment.  Going to put a sign on my door "If it's too loud

you're too old" 

 

Thanks; OCCD will do that to you. There are quite a number of systems here that are even better so be sure to check them out.. 

[BluesMan57 1,664]

Welcome to the forum Ken. Glad to have you. Once your settled in post some pictures of your system.......

[oldtexasdog 2,493]

Welcome to the site.

[peck555 366]

Welcome to the site Ken, watch out for OCCD (obsessive Carver collecting disorder)...Oh, too late

[Zeprok123 10]

Is the her305 and her305-T the same?  the 305 is a non stocked Mouser item

and the other 305s have different letters.  The 305 is called ultra fast and

the 305T is considered Standard.  Thanks for your input

 

 

Just ordered parts for the MKII mod and looks like I've ordered 2 different sets of Diodes for D401 thru D404. http://preview.tinyurl.com/zxmtjud and

http://preview.tinyurl.com/htalf43 

Rectron and Vishay.  Looks like specs are similar but can someone suggest

which brand would work the best.

 

I use the Rectron HER305.   I recommend going with this one.   

 

I am not sure if the Vishay UF5404 has been used by the other tech's. 

[Zeprok123 10]

I will definitely post some pics.  The black metal case is in somewhat

bad shape.  No rust but doesn't look good after cleaning.  I think I'm going

to spray some Rustoleum hammer black paint on it.  I like the look of it.

 

Welcome to the forum Ken. Glad to have you. Once your settled in post some pictures of your system.......

 

[Zeprok123 10]

 I'm already looking into a C-1 or something else.  Sonic holography sounds

interesting.  I watched all 30+ minutes of Miss Hologram.  I am using a

Sansui Ca-2000 as it's my only pre amp now.  I bought it because I've read

claims of a warm tube sound.  I've read similar posts about the 500.  Wonder if anyone else uses a Sui pre? 

Welcome to the site Ken, watch out for OCCD (obsessive Carver collecting disorder)...Oh, too late

 

[PMAT 2,061]

Sonic holography will blow your mind.

[UncleMeat 1,174]

You can add a C-9 to your existing pre-amp to get Sonic Holography also. The C-1 is a great pre-amp as well but if you love your Sansui pre, adding a C-9 will also do the trick.

 

Yes, what PMAT said; SH will blow your mind!

[Zeprok123 10]

I had a chance to get the C-1 off of CL recently for 150.  It was listed for

5 days when I found it.  Someone beat me to it when I found it, rats!

 

You can add a C-9 to your existing pre-amp to get Sonic Holography also. The C-1 is a great pre-amp as well but if you love your Sansui pre, adding a C-9 will also do the trick.

Yes, what PMAT said; SH will blow your mind!

[jazzman53 1,294]

Welcome Ken,

 

You would love the C1. BTW, what speakers you running?

 

Charlie

[Zeprok123 10]

Cerwin Vega DX9.  4 ohm.  I recently redid the xrossovers with new Dayton

caps.  Also new foam on the woofers.  Bringing them and the amp to a party

at an American legion hall in July.   

 

Welcome Ken,

You would love the C1. BTW, what speakers you running?

Charlie

 

[Zeprok123 10]

 Actually I'm having a shop in Chicago do the work.  He's never done this

mod b4 but he has done good work for me.  I've sent him many links from this

website.  I wanted to do it myself but doubt I would have it done by the time I need it.  Looks like the pros here are backlogged otherwise I would have gone that route.

 

Welcome to the site Ken, it's cool you can diy your own stuff.  I admire the electronic whiz's on here.  If you run into trouble they can set you straight in a heart beat.