KoolCaT 14 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hi All... I'm a new Carver guy with the purchase of a TFM 45 clean and ready for a pre amp. (using a sansui to fill in for now). C1 I'm leaning toward but would appreciate any suggestions. Running a RP 3 with bronze stylis and new Revel Concerta 2 F35's. Now gonna check out this Carver site... Cheers !! ' 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadvw 2,800 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Welcome to the site! That is a good choice , and popular choice for a preamp. They are quiet, have some mods to make them quieter and sound excellent. One of those refurbished would sound great! Enjoy the new site and if you have questions, ask away.......grin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismiller55 4,717 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I have a serviced C-1. All electrolytic and ceramic caps replaced. All switches and pots cleaned. I have also added -12dB attenuation as outlined in the back of both the owners and service manuals. Top cover painted. Knobs painted. PM if interested. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolCaT 14 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 tell me more 🤑 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis47 849 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) Welcome @KoolCaT! The TFM-45 and C-1 will make an awesome combination. Also, @dennismiller55does fantastic refurb. work! Edited February 1, 2020 by Dennis47 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolCaT 14 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 cool ...now 2 find one with remote... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrotten 1,068 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Before I welcome you I first apologize to my fellow members, lol. Sorry people, It's my fault. LMAO. But seriously, KoolCat is a very good friend of mine that is new to Carver gear with a just purchased TFM-45. Not a tech, just a good guy in the initial stages of OCCD. Welcome brother. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolCaT 14 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, johnrotten said: Before I welcome you I first apologize to my fellow members, lol. Sorry people, It's my fault. LMAO. But seriously, KoolCat is a very good friend of mine that is new to Carver gear with a just purchased TFM-45. Not a tech, just a good guy in the initial stages of OCCD. Welcome brother. still finding way around 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis47 849 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, KoolCaT said: cool ...now 2 find one with remote... I'm sure @dennismiller55 could mod for remote...just ask . Also, it appears @loner_t has a C-1 already modified for remote for sale. Edited February 1, 2020 by Dennis47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadvw 2,800 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, KoolCaT said: cool ...now 2 find one with remote... yes, this is possible. It adds to the expense of the C-1 and is labor intensive to do but it can be done. There are a few on the site that have these. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,362 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Welcome KoolCat! Kick back and enjoy the music and the comradery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrotten 1,068 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, KoolCaT said: cool ...now 2 find one with remote... Baby steps my friend. A C-1 or C11 with refresh is the first step. As I know you like your vinyl, both have a great phono section. Edited February 1, 2020 by johnrotten 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,803 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hello KoolKat, 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. @dennismiller55 can add a remote, @loner_t has a remote modded C-1 for sale, and there are several other techs on site that can hook you up. The remote mod isn't cheap, but in my (lazy-a$$ed) opinion, worth every penny. The BillD mod is worth every penny too. 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. 7 minutes ago, johnrotten said: Baby steps my friend. A C-1 or C11 with refresh is the first step. As I know you like your vinyl, both have a great phono section. John, you know full well there is no cure for OCCD. You can only treat the symptoms. It's almost like it's a designer virus engineered by the US healthcare industry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolCaT 14 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Thanks all … 🤗 … 2 hours ago, dennismiller55 said: I have a serviced C-1. All electrolytic and ceramic caps replaced. All switches and pots cleaned. I have also added -12dB attenuation as outlined in the back of both the owners and service manuals. Top cover painted. Knobs painted. PM if interested. Sounds perfect ...ill message you about it when I have more message capabilities. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,803 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 37 minutes ago, KoolCaT said: Thanks all … 🤗 … Sounds perfect ...ill message you about it when I have more message capabilities. You should be good to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_at_HHH 2,607 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Welcome @KoolCaT- awesome way to get into the world of Carver. The C1 is a very flexible and up-gradable preamp. As others have noted, it can be adapted to take a remote volume control. I begged one of the tech's here into that for mine, but it is a bit of a daunting task to do well/right. The electronic part is not so bad, but the physical mods require precision, and more talent than I can muster. That said, I truly appreciate having it. In the mean time, don't forget to enjoy the music! 🎼 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Welcome @KoolCaT ! We're glad you found us! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerJuice 1,278 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Welcome KoolCat! Sea is selling our beloved Wayne's gear and there are some beautiful pre's in there. I have and love my C-1 but agree that a remote would make it just that much better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolCaT 14 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 thx...ya ready to grab one from one of you folks! … nice matt lol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs 2,504 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 7 hours ago, KoolCaT said: cool ...now 2 find one with remote... one with remote FS in members gear. 7 hours ago, KoolCaT said: cool ...now 2 find one with remote... one with remote FS in members gear. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddmaster 957 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, KoolCaT said: cool ...now 2 find one with remote... Welcome to the forum. Check with L T loner, he has one with a remote. Keep in mind the remote only controls the volume. Anything other than that has to me done manually. Edited February 2, 2020 by Maddmaster 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engtaz 106 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolCaT 14 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 10 hours ago, engtaz said: Welcome thx engtaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilDent 1,703 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Find yourself a c-1 and get it "BillD" modded by a tech here on the site. The TFM-45 is a great sounding amp. Enjoy your audio journey and tell us about your system. -PhilDent Edited February 3, 2020 by PhilDent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Admin AndrewJohn 8,030 Posted February 3, 2020 Community Admin Share Posted February 3, 2020 Welcome @KoolCaT. Glad you found us, and OCCD has infected you like a virus. No stopping now. I see a lot of options here have been presented..., you'll do fine, for about 10 minutes, and then you'll want something more... LoL. all good. And with an OCCD Brother like @johnrotten, (enabler)…, you will go far! Welcome to the OCCD Carver Jungle... there's no escape. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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