starting audiophile passion at my 67 years old

[alf57 17]

Returning in this audiophile passion I have bought two Carver amps ,  a TFM45 and a TFM25, in a "Only for spare parts "condition ....

The 25 start runing easy after recap and relay clean , but the 45......

After some extra time (on year) I finally repair it.

the failure appears after some months . Changing all output transistor and insulation pads finally don't fail any more.

Really I enjoy it so much

 

 

 

[xavionics 1,719]

Welcome to the site @alf57!

 

That’s a great way to jump back in to the hobby - buying two amp that need repair.

Very well done, sir! And congratulations on both repairs.

Pull up a chair and get comfortable - you’ll fit right in here. 😎

[3M_Audio 1,556]

Welcome! Sounds like you've already got some nice pieces of equipment to enjoy. Post some pictures when you are able.

[PMAT 1,947]

Next step...... Stop doing chores, stop shaving and get a wild-eye look going. Then, start collecting speakers. You got this.

[BobTFM35 2,316]

Welcome to the Carver Site!!

 

Congratulations on your fixes and its a great start on the TFM line of amps.

[Sk1Bum 10,539]

48 minutes ago, PMAT said:

Next step...... Stop doing chores, stop shaving and get a wild-eye look going. Then, start collecting speakers. You got this.

 

Yeah! What he said.

 

Welcome aboard Alf57. Glad you found us.

 

1 hour ago, 3M_Audio said:

Post some pictures when you are able.

 

What he said too. You should be able to post pics now that you've reached Novice status.

 

[Kurt 2,215]

Welcome to the Carver Site!  Lots of help, here, for your service work.  And lots of shared love for vintage audio and Carver gear.

[4krow 5,863]

I am also an Alf57 as it were Welcome brother Alf. 57 was a good year, I think. What audio experiences do you remember from your youth?

[Cring08 197]

WELCOME!

[AndrewJohn 9,401]

Welcome @alf57, glad you found us. those are highly coveted amps.

 

What speakers and source units are you using?  Do you have a preamp too?

 

When you can, please post pictures - brag a bit!  We like that here.

 

Again, welcome, and glad you found us!

[Receiver2000 3,175]

Welcome, great to have you with us.