PaulM21 11 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 I’ve been hanging around the outside looking in for a few weeks now taking in all the great posts, now drooling over some of the great gear described here. But alas, modest budget ~ modest system. Found this site after picking up a M500t while looking for a PL 400. Now have more questions than answers. Glad to be here. Paul 1
chiroacademy 833 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome to the Carver site! You will find more answers than questions. The folks on this site are awesome, knowledgeable and a giving group.
zumbini 6,147 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Howdy Paul! Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of Carver. Please tell us a little about yourself, your system, and your taste in music. And posts some pix of your gear so we don't have to hound you about it.
BluesMan57 1,411 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome to the forum Paul. Glad to have you.
pindrop 330 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome to the forum Paul, your going to enjoy it here! Kennett
fill35U 1,846 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome, Paul! Don't be embarrassed about how modest you feel your system is. In hi-fi, there is definitely a point of diminishing returns! At the end of the day, the important thing is how *you* like listening to your gear- not how much of it you have or how much you paid for it. Besides, once you're infected with OCCD, you'll *find* a way to get more gear! An M-500t is drool-bait! Please post some pictures!
CT-Seven 764 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 M-500(t).... MMMMM METERS!!! Welcome aboard!!
Community Admin AndrewJohn 10,451 Posted March 17, 2014 Community Admin Posted March 17, 2014 You have what I want..., an M 500 t. Welcome to the forum. The OCCD Support Group. We don't try to cure it, we share ideas how to nurture it....
Blues Pwr 766 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome to the forum Paul, glad you decided to join in on the fun, lots to see and read here, enjoy the site. Looking forward to hearing more about your system.........
chiroacademy 833 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 M-500(t).... MMMMM METERS!!! Welcome aboard!! MMMM MK II Blue Meters (x2)!!!
stereo_dog 1,218 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome to the site, Paul. Relax and make yourself at home.
Retriever 1,127 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 I used to be normal, but then I joined this site. One m400t and C1,tx2. NOW a couple of 1.5ts M500t MkII M500, couple of m400t's C1,CT3, and Tx11 I feel my OCCD is under complete control! Welcome to the site, and there is no going back! BTW I only have a mild case! We all have a love of music in common!
pindrop 330 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Retriever you say that as though there was only lint in your pocket my friend, dig a little deeper there's still more available on the Bay 1
PaulM21 11 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Posted March 18, 2014 A sincere thanks to all for the warm welcome. I feel at home already. I'm strictly a 2 channel listener. Currently going for classic rock, Dave Mason/Traffic, Jo Jo Gunne, Who, and Stone to name a few. Listen to everything from bluegrass to R&B. I love Hope Sandoval's voice.(Mazzy Star) I picked up the MG1s from craigslist for $50 + cost of the tweeter kit from Magnepan They sound great. Maybe new socks at a later time. Have a Phase linear P-3800 & DRS 400 to power the MG1s. While I really like the way the DRS sounds, I thought it was a bit underpowered. I was originally looking for a PL 400 but found the M500t. (Craigslist of course) Long story-short. It is functional - Very clean inside, seems to be untouched. - Low end tighter and better than the DRS - Mid a little sharper that the DRS- High a bit more understated that the DRS. The M500t looks slightly weak on the right channel meter but my ears tell me it's OK. Low to mid power runs just a tad warm, this seems normal. Full power after about 30 minutes ran hot. I could keep my hand on it but didn't like it. I read these run cool, is that right? I read somewhere the P3800 and the DRS was the last Carver designed Phase Linears, is that true? I do plan to refurb or do the MKII upgrade in the near future. Opinions on which based on my speakers, pre amp? I will probably check voltage and alignment first before I get new parts. I'll have questions. I do have necessary test equipment. My Other Gear: PC with M Audio Delta 192 sound card (Daily Driver)FLAC & Mp3s Kenwood KD-5066, Ortofon F15 MKII (When I need a vinyl fix) Soundcraftsmen AE2420-R Soundcraftsmen RP2212 (well used needs work) Frazier MkV-As Kenwood KR-7400 (well used needs work)
danowood 2,167 Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 welcome to the Carver site, where music, friends, and techies are collated to form one big family. Scour the way off scale trends and enjoy whats been spinning around the horn. BTW very nice gear you have it must sound awesome.
Daddyjt 9,612 Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Welcome aboard Paul! That's a nice looking setup:-) the 500t is an excellent amp - I think it's pretty hard to ask for a better all-around performer. Sounds like a mkII upgrade will be just the ticket for your maggies. This is a fun place to be, with something for just about everyone.
PaulM21 11 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Posted March 18, 2014 I was kind of leaning towards jumping in head first and going with MKII based on the extensive documentation and photo journals. Thanks to Daddyit, Bill D, Nash, and Rich. I’ve devoured all those posts, All Incredible and a huge confidence builder. If I forgot thank anyone, my apologies. First I think I’ll get the amp on the bench and check voltage, align and cal meters as soon I can. Would it hurt to clean the trim pots with deoxit first? After that, order parts when I can. I would like to post my progress in the amps section. Hope to get started soon.
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