My FIRST Carver

[Guest mjcmt]

My first Carver:

 

Receiver 900 for radio playback

Altec Model 15 speakers 

 

Would like to add the DTL-50 16 bit player because it's look and style matches, though I've heard it's not a true Carver and doesn't sound all that good. Still it's look is identical to the 900.

 

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[RichP714 3,163]

 

 

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[Guest mjcmt]

 

'85 Carver Receiver 900, Audio Electronic Superamp 2 tube power amp (occasionally use 900's pre out > tube amp>Model 15), '91 Yamaha CDX450 cdp (either to receiver or cdp's variable out direct to tube amp), '78 Altec Lansing Model 15 speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[zumbini 6,150]

SWEET! Those Altec's bring back a lot of memories. (I drooled over a pair for many years.)

 

You mentioned adding a DTL-50 but I think a DTL-200MK2 would be a better cosmetic match to your 900.

Both are old technology but mine sound pretty good run through a tube buffer to tame the brassy high end.

 

This is the DTL-50

This is the DTL-200

[Guest mjcmt]

 

 

SWEET! Those Altec's bring back a lot of memories. (I drooled over a pair for many years.)

 

You mentioned adding a DTL-50 but I think a DTL-200MK2 would be a better cosmetic match to your 900.

Both are old technology but mine sound pretty good run through a tube buffer to tame the brassy high end.

 

This is the DTL-50

This is the DTL-200

 

Actually the dtl50 is perfect because the receiver 900 is gray, square, w/o rack ears.

 

 

[zumbini 6,150]

Actually the dtl50 is perfect because the receiver 900 is gray, square, w/o rack ears.

 

It's your call but the DTL-200 is the same color (brushed aluminum), width (19") and has the same handles as your 900.

(My DTL-50 is anthracite and is only 17 1/4" wide.)

 

Here's my DTL-50 sitting on top of an MXR-130 I picked up recently.

 

 

Here's the DTL-200MK2 sitting under an M-1.0t and CT-Seven  (This is my son's system.)

[kve777 6,889]

Nice rig mjcmt, I see you need a knob for your 900, Les (circuitsandconcepts) has them HERE

 

[BluesMan57 1,416]

Great looking setup mjcmt, love those Altec's...............

[Guest mjcmt]

 

 

Nice rig mjcmt, I see you need a knob for your 900, Les (circuitsandconcepts) has them HERE

 

I added the missing knob since the photo. 

[Guest mjcmt]

 

 

 

Actually the dtl50 is perfect because the receiver 900 is gray, square, w/o rack ears.

 

It's your call but the DTL-200 is the same color (brushed aluminum), width (19") and has the same handles as your 900.

(My DTL-50 is anthracite and is only 17 1/4" wide.)

 

Here's my DTL-50 sitting on top of an MXR-130 I picked up recently.

 

 

Here's the DTL-200MK2 sitting under an M-1.0t and CT-Seven  (This is my son's system.)

I guess I don't like the rack ear look, but the flush sides. That being said, I'd be happy with any unit that comes my way to inspire me to purchase it. (If fact I'd probably be more interested in an iPod Classic vs. a vintage cdp.)

[Guest mjcmt]

 

 

Great looking setup mjcmt, love those Altec's...............

In the back of my mind I've wanted a pair of Altec's for a very long time. Ever since I heard my friends Heatkit AS-101 (rebaged Altec Lancing Valencia or home version of the Voice of the Theater) in HS I've wanted them, but they are very pricey for me these days. I found the Model 15s (same bent horn as the Model 19, but with a 12" woofer instead of a 15") at a good price. They are a bit smaller than the Valencia and Model 19 too and we live in a town home w/ small rooms so all is well. 

 

Here is another view: 

 

  

[sanford lindstrom 35]

Great looking system!!  Your system proves that you don't need separates to get that classic look.

 

Welcome!!