Ar9Jim 6,099 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) The Reference Amplifier Model RAM285. The pinnacle of Bob Carver designs, executed using 21st century manufacturing technology to define the state of the art musical performance in audiophile vacuum tube amplifiers. All the positives of vacuum tube audio without the vintage shortcomings. 1) Glorious audiophile quality vacuum tube sonics. 2) Tube life of decades. 3) Low tube temp with no burn risk to children or pets. 4) No issue with overheating your listening space. 5) High (over 100 db) SNR for the quietest background with sensitive speakers. 6) Doesn't limit your speakers choices to efficient models. 7) Runs Magnepan speaker loads with ease. 😎 Set it and forget it bias adjustment. 9) 5 year tube inclusive warranty. Rated Power - 85 WPC both channels driven 18Hz to 20Khz +-1 db Measured Power - 105 WPC both channels driven. 1Khz less than .5% THD+N Frequency response - 15Hz to 25Khz -3db at full power. Weight - 56Lbs. https://www.bobcarvercorp.com/shop Edited December 17, 2023 by Ar9Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobTFM35 1,635 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) @Ar9Jim Now that is one Fantastic looking Work of Art!! I possibly see one position that after listening to it for the first time it would never be used. Its the sleep position. Edited December 14, 2023 by BobTFM35 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ar9Jim 6,099 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, BobTFM35 said: @Ar9Jim Now that is one Fantastic looking Work of Art!! I possibly see one position that after listening to it for the first time it would never be used. Its the sleep position. Thanks Bob. There are many hours of CNC machining in each chassis. Customers have remarked about how nice it looks it their home.. One customers 95 yr old mother said, "Oh my, that is beautiful!" "What is it?" Edited December 15, 2023 by Ar9Jim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ar9Jim 6,099 Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 (edited) Customers are reporting back that Steve Guttenburg "nailed it" and is "right on" with his review of the RAM 285.. Steve sent the amp back after the review. Steve is an honest man. No strings attached. He serves his viewers well. Edited February 21 by Ar9Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd 1,244 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 You know what I think would be awesome is short video review from Bob Carver. Get him in front of a camera with one of these amplifiers and let him give his pitch. I have to admit the short video of him telling a small crowd that the 275 was one of his best designs was the tipping point for me when I made my initial purchase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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