TFM 35 lover

[ssurfer 1]

Hello all, I have been enjoying the sounds of my TFM 35 since 1993, replaced the lights a few times, gave up after that... didn't really need them. I have had the Carver powering my JBL L7's for the past 30 years and always loved the sound. Well the other day the Carver started to make a lot of static through both speakers. Seems it's kinda toasted, anybody know if it is worth it to repair. Cheers!

[Half Life 605]

First and foremost, welcome to the site!  Glad to have you here!

 

Secondly, your TFM-35 is most definitely worth the repair.  Look, it lasted 30 and brought you hours of listening pleasure.  Get with Nelion (@Nahash5150).  Greg can bring that thing back to life for you.

[3M_Audio 2,022]

Welcome! I'd definitely consider it worth repairing.

 

Two good service options for Carver gear include Nelion Audio as @Half Life mentioned (https://nelionaudio.com) and Carver Audio Repair (https://carveraudiorepair.com). Both of these shops are very well versed in Carver & Sunfire gear. And while they are at it, they can give you a long-term fix for the lights, too!

 

[Balok 1,667]

Welcome to the forum. My first thought would be a dirty input level potentiometer. You could try spraying the pot with some fader lube and rotating the input level knob several times.  See if that gets rid of the static. 

[TimD 71]

A problem in both channels simultaneously really cuts out a lot of potential issues, and pretty much points straight at the power supply, where an old cap that is failing can cause this . . . 

[Sk1Bum 11,401]

Hello ssurfer and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us.

 

Absolutely your TFM-35 is worth repairing. Nelion Audio is a great choice for the repair. I know that first hand. All the work that Nelion has done for me is exceptional.

 

[AndrewJohn 10,448]

Welcome @ssurfer, glad you found us.  TFM-35 is a super amp, and totally worth refreshing back to it's original glory.

 

Heed the advice above on where/how to get it done.

[Rob 5,977]

Welcome to the site!!!

[Receiver2000 4,010]

Welcome!!!! Get that TFM 35 updated - its really a great amp. Good to have you with us.

 

I use my SS TFM 35 for rock and fusion and my 275 tube amp for vocals, piano, string music and i love them both.