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Just bought a very clean one and hooked it up to the massive Polk SDA SRS.  Wow.  I don't think the Polk's had ever danced like that.  It was glorious until the amp's AC line fuse went.  Lol.  Replacing the fuse didn't fix it and now the amp is in the shop for a minor repair.   But what an amp.  Perfectly matched to the Polks which can handle 1250W-ish and the 600 was pushing them right to their limits- I could hear it.  Could not be happier with finally a system I will be buried with.  I am worried I need a new hobby now as I think I this quest is over for me.

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@StevenP Welcome to the Carver site!!

 

I felt the same way when I purchased my first Carver amp. Needless to say my desire did not stop with just one, it continued on and on. Amps, a processor, CD player and a few other Carver and Sunfire units.

 

As in the Jaws movie, I think I'm going to need a bigger...........

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Welcome to The Carver Site, @StevenP, so glad you found us!

 

Why stop at one?  I keep my eyes open for another 600x2 to compliment the one I have. 😉 

 

I think that a couple more things are on your wishlist..., like a Sunfire VTCC (Vacuum Tube Control Center) the matching Sunfire Preamp to your 600x2 amplifier..., |-|

 

Again, welcome.  BTW, we LOVE pictures.  When you get your amp back, post some pictures of your system with those Polks, in the "Member's Systems" section.   

 

...and now, curious minds want to know..., when you get your 600x2 back..., what it was your tech repaired..., it might help another member be on the look out for similar issue(s).

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5 hours ago, StevenP said:

I am worried I need a new hobby now as I think I this quest is over for me.

 

Heh, heh, heh.

 

Your journey is just beginning Padawan,  :D but I'm glad that you're happy for now.

 

Welcome aboard StevenP! Glad you found us. That Sunfire amp and big Polks are very popular here. Once you get to Novice status, you'll be able to post pics, and we all love pics of all kinds of audio and home theater gear. As Andrew mentioned, the proper place is in the Member's Systems area, and it's here:

 

https://thecarversite.com/forum/20-members-systems/

 

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I have the same amp and yes it is wonderful in many ways. HOWEVER, "in for minor repairs" is frightening. I bought mine used and broken because it sat in a reputable repair shop for almost a year for "minor repairs". Most shop cannot work on these things. They can certainly make them worse. Consider getting it to Greg here (nelion audio). This is not a plug for Greg. It is a rescue mission for a fallen soldier that needs a specialist. 

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51 minutes ago, PMAT said:

I have the same amp and yes it is wonderful in many ways. HOWEVER, "in for minor repairs" is frightening. I bought mine used and broken because it sat in a reputable repair shop for almost a year for "minor repairs". Most shop cannot work on these things. They can certainly make them worse. Consider getting it to Greg here (nelion audio). This is not a plug for Greg. It is a rescue mission for a fallen soldier that needs a specialist. 

 

Ditto, @StevenP, it's too easy for local shops "to think" they can fix a Sunfire amp.  There is little to no service documentation out there..., and some of these shops end up putting them on the shelf for years, as @PMAT noted above.  Be careful, because someone who is unaware of how Sunfire Amps operate, can actually butcher them, and destroy internal parts that are no longer obtainable.  You best bet is to send it off to Greg at Nelion - the reputation he has is clear, and you'll get your amp back in better-than-new condition. 

 

Post here on your journey, and outcome!  We want to see you successful.  It is not to say that there aren't other techs out there..., it's just the Carver Site has not heard of them.., and we get around! 😉 

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