New Member introduction

[MrVulkn 7]

Hello all!  my name is Rudy; I found this site by happenstance as I was doing a search for service manuals for two components units of my stereo system. I have been wanting to sit back and enjoy listening to my library of music, but my work and commute time severely limited my ability to enjoy some quiet time. Now at stage of my life there have been changes. I am a recent retiree and have more than enough time to enjoy my system, which consists of a complete Carver setup. 

 

My system consists of.

TFM-42 amp

C-11 preamp

DPL-33 Surround processor

TDR-2400 dual cassette player

SD/A -360 multi-disc player

TX-8 tuner

 

I paired this with.

Sony PS-T3 direct drive turntable

Cerwin Vaga M-100 main speakers

Braun AG L200 rear speakers

DLK dual voice coil downward facing subwoofer

 

and a few other odds and ends

 

I wanted to use my CD player, but the tray failed to open (due to lack of use) So I searched 

for service manuals for what I have and found most of what I needed. Now I just have to dust off my test gear and do some troubleshooting (reminds me of work) then I can finally sit back and listen to my library of music. Thanks for adding my name to this forum now I have a great source for all things Carver. 

[Jeff Stone 268]

Welcome sir! The site is great for all information Carver! 

 

[Sk1Bum 12,859]

Hello Rudy and welcome to thecarversite.com. Glad you found us!

 

Very nice collection of Carver gear there. I think you'll find good company here, and I look forward to reading your contributions.

 

Once you get to Novice status, please consider uploading some pics of your system(s) in the Member's Systems area. We all like all kinds of pics of stereo and home theater gear.

 

 

 

 

[Charlie 18,502]

[BobTFM35 3,056]

Welcome to the Carver Site!!

 

In the download area https://thecarversite.com/files/category/1-files/ you will find a file that gives you the size of the belt for the tray open and close. Check the belt out first.

 

Great selection of gear!!

 

Again, Welcome!!

 

 

[Receiver2000 4,549]

Welcome. Good to have you with us.

[Half Life 1,125]

Welcome from Virginia!  Enjoy your stay!

 

Nice system you have there!  And congrats on your recent retirement!

[3M_Audio 2,286]

Welcome! It sounds like you have a nice collection of gear. Post a picture or two when you have a moment.

[AndrewJohn 10,834]

Welcome, @MrVulkn, glad you found us.

 

This is a great site for persistent resources on the internet..., (nothing if findable on Facebook!)

 

And, most of all, the community of Carver Fans here is the best part.  Great advice, lots of camaraderie, and it's a safe place on the internet - no ads (although you cand sometimes find Carver and other gear here for sale or wanted to buy...).  But most of all, we're harmless, and maintain a drama-free environment where everyone is welcome, and everyone checks controversy at the door to focus on Audio (and a few other hobbies 😉 ).

 

That's a great setup you have there.  I had the SD/A 360 carousel player.  If your drawer isn't opening, it's likely a belt - and as @BobTFM35 already suggested, the belt table in the Manuals Library (CD section) should give you and idea of what to order.  Belts are often available on eBay - and a few other direct vendors out there.  eBay sellers are pretty good for this part.

 

When I had the SD/A 350, I paired it with a musical fidelity tube buffer..., basically that makes it a SD/A 390 (the next higher up Carver CD model.  Your SD/A 360 is a real work-horse, and well worth the cost of a belt.  If there are other issues from being stored - there are some threads (some I posted) in the SOURCE section of the forum on fixes for a few of the possible issues age brings to this, (and other) components.

 

Again!  WELCOME!

[Zenith4me 1,570]

Welcome to TCS!