BobSt1 15 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I was bitten by the carver bug back when the c-4000 and m-400 came out. I couldn’t afford it, but would visit an audio store and listen amazed at the sonic holography. I followed Bob Carvers career and I was continually in awe of the gear he produced. I eventually was able to buy a pair of amazing silver speakers which I still have and need to rebuild. I have learned a great deal about the various gear and I took the plunge and bought a tfm-42 and a c-1. The c-1 needs a new power switch which I was able to order because of the information here. I also ordered the caps and resistors for the BillD mod for my c-1. This forum is a great asset to the carver community. I lurk here more frequently now that I have retired but this is my first post because I can’t touch type. I’m sure that I will be asking questions in the future and look forward to learning more. Thanks again. BobSt1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balok 1,427 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Welcome BobSt1. The C-1 and TFM 42 are good choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,928 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hello BobSt1, and welcome to thecarversite.com. We're glad you're hear. There is a lot of information here, much technical know how, and a pretty good bunch of folks that are happy to help. Please consider uploading some pics of your gear in the Members Systems area. We all like pics of all kinds of audio gear. In the meantime, kick your shoes off, turn up the music, and welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis47 856 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 WELCOME @BobSt1! We all love the Bob Carver gear...glad you found us. The TFM-42, C-1(BillD mod) & Amazing Silvers will be awesome once you have the repairs/upgrades completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSt1 15 Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 I need the one ribbon repaired and the leds for power on the tfm-42 aren’t working but it sounds good. After I mod the c-1, I’ll consider going over the tfm-42. But from looking around it sounds like it’s not a job for a novice. I’ll be selling off my non-carver audio gear to provide the funding for more 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,309 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you aboard........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSt1 15 Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thanks, I picked up a few more bits of info browsing around today. I’ll post some pictures of my equipment when I have something to show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Greetings @BobSt1 ! we're glad you found us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith4me 1,393 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Welcome to the land of Carver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Admin AndrewJohn 8,261 Posted January 6, 2020 Community Admin Share Posted January 6, 2020 Welcome to our little corner of audio paradise! No worries about touch typing..., no one here will know, or care! Glad to have you here. And, show us some pictures of your gear! Cheers, AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadvw 2,807 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Glad you found us! I would warn you about OCCD because it is contagious here. Enjoy the stay.......grin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilDent 1,726 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 14 hours ago, Dadvw said: I would warn you about OCCD because it is contagious here. +1. I joined mid 2017 and by last count I have collected two BillD C-1 preamps and nine amplifiers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_at_HHH 2,610 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Welcome, oh fellow OCCD addict! No point warning you of the OCCD pitfalls, so we'll focus on the positives of hoarding great piles of Bob's best! Thanks for coming out of the lurker zone, and joining in. Don't worry about typing prowess - I DO touch-type, but most of the time here I use the on-screen keyboard or a little handheld Bluetooth keyboard to type on, which makes me think a bit more about what I want to say... though rarely enough. 🙄 Since you've been reading things, you already know how willing people, here, are to help answer questions, so please feel free to ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSt1 15 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 I’ve been bitten by the Carver bug many years ago when I saw his amazing cube amplifier and heard the sonic holography. This forum is an amazing collection of knowledge. And everyone seems to be very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,928 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 12 hours ago, PhilDent said: +1. I joined mid 2017 and by last count I have collected two BillD C-1 preamps and nine amplifiers. So you're the one driving up the prices.. OK, maybe you had help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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