3Phase 13 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Hello Everyone - I just recently retired and am in the process of getting back to my favorite hobby - audio gear restoration! I have a few Carver units of my own that i plan to rebuild, and while searching for information came across this site. Looks like there are more vintage audio people out there than i thought! So for now - just signed up and posted to say hello and hope to participate in the future. 3P I 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZappaPatton 703 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Welcome @3Phase ! There are plenty of guys on here who can answer most questions you could run into. The rest of us will just enjoy seeing your pictures and following along on your progress. Keep posting and you'll be able to add pictures shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Admin AndrewJohn 8,168 Posted May 11, 2022 Community Admin Share Posted May 11, 2022 Welcome @3Phase Glad you found us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,882 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Hello 3Phase, 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. We have several talented techs and DIYr's that frequent here. I'm sure you'll fit right in. Once you get to 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesMan57 1,308 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Welcome to the forum Sir….. You came to the right place….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy 297 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Welcome to the forum 3p. we are always curious … what kind of Carver gear are we talking? 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 16,429 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Greetings 3Phase! We're glad you found us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis47 854 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 WELCOME @3Phase! Glad you found us... When/if you get a chance post some pics of your Carver gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 2,463 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Welcome 3Phase!!!!!! So great to have you with us. Lots of knowledge here and lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man 4,763 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Welcome !! Very happy that you are willing to share with us. Post a few times and then post some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Phase 13 Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 Hi All: Thanks for the welcome! After over 50 years of building, working with and repairing audio equipment, mainly as a hobby, I've now got quite a pile of stuff to work on, from total rebuilds to just minor tune up's. Time to start getting this stack worked down (per my wife)! I still have a lot of tube gear i built as a kid (Scotts Fishers, Dynacos ) which i plan to go thru plus later as well vintage solid state I've purchased over the years from GAS, SAE, Carver, Bose, Sony, etc. so as a result most of my equipment is older (vintage?). I also occasionally build custom wood cabinets and racks/shelving for equipment as well as speaker cabinets, crossovers, etc. Right now Ive got a Carver TX2 tuner - works great but the display VFD died, a m500t that works great but probably time for a recap, as well as a MXR-130 which needs recap. As soon as i can I'll post some pics. One great thing now is the internet and these forums where its now possible to connect with other people that have same/similar interests and certainly a collective of knowledge! Finally, I've started on the TX2 Tuner rebuild and have one question - does anyone know anything about the display VFD in the TX2? I have the part number but can't find anything anywhere about the display - even what firm made it. 3P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs 2,588 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 3 hours ago, 3Phase said: Finally, I've started on the TX2 Tuner rebuild and have one question - does anyone know anything about the display VFD in the TX2? I have the part number but can't find anything anywhere about the display - even what firm made it. Welcome. I have a parts TX-2. I think the display was fine before I started taking other parts and realized I would never put it back together as a functional unit. PM me with your details (address) and I'll get it out to you when I have a chance ... provided it's in one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith4me 1,386 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Welcome to The Carver Site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chGearBuff 344 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Welcome aboard. And don't just think of this as a site for only Carver help! Many of the fine folks on here have knowledge of all kinds of gear. I find it amazing the amount of gear and experience on this forum. A lot of members have or currently have stuff that I have longed to listen to or own myself at one point in my journey! Something that only time and money can cure! Enjoy theh ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 2,463 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Gear, BBQ. cars, booze, women.....these guys are experts at it all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Phase 13 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Thanks for the welcome everyone! 3P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_at_HHH 2,609 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Welcome to the group, 3P! Have fun with the work, and as others have noted, there are lots of folks here who can help if you need it, though I will not offer any advice as it would likely be dangerous at best, and likely much worse... 🤐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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