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I'm a lifelong music lover, previously a musician, with a love for the audio hobby. I have several pieces of Carver equipment (4000t, C-9, C-11, M500, M1.5t), as well as a 1st Gen (no remote) Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Control Center (tube preamp) fitted with the optional phono stage. I primarily listen to LPs, owning over 3,000 titles, but also own over 1,000 CD, DVD-A, and SACD digital formats (stereo only). For my reference, I'm using B&W Matrix 801 Series III loudspeakers, coupled to a McIntosh C2300 Vacuum Tube Preamp and McIntosh MC402 Amplifier, driven by an Oppo BDP-105 UDP and Mobile Fidelity UltraDeck Turntable fitted with Master Tracker cartridge. For FM, I use a Carver TX-11 (non-A), the best tuner ever manufactured short of a Marantz Model 10B.

 

I have nearly 50 years experience in electronics, so I know a little about the technology. I previously worked with Bob Carver as a 'lab jockey' (Bob's term) during development of the Atmos® subwoofer, ALS loudspeakers, and current (and previous) version(s) of the Raven monoblock amplifiers, so I'm very familiar with Bob and his thinking. I previously authored three reviews for The Absolute Sound magazine, a few years back, with two published in the magazine, at the time, and available on the web to this day. During one of those reviews, Bob loaned me a Silver Seven 900 for use in powering the loudspeaker that I was testing. For the other, I used a pair of the (then) 305 W monoblocks, also on loan from Bob.

 

For music, I only listen to physical media (2 channel stereo), no streaming or file downloads, and I've recently been expanding my collection of DVD-A and SACD titles. I'm really interested in vintage equipment, of all brands, and this seems to be one of many good places to communicate with others in that realm!

 

Good to be among others that appreciate this hobby!

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Hello MusicLover, 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.

 

Awesome collection, awesome gear, and an awesome story. It's good to have you aboard.


Now that you've reached Novice status, 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.

 

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