Carver M1.0-t MKII (modified)

Erik Tracy
Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
edited April 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Now that I have my Musical Fidelity A5 int amp, I am putting my Carver M1.0-t amp up for sale.

This is a MKII restored-modified version from RichP:
http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=5

This is not your ordinary M1.0-t - it's been pumped up!

Power
Stock
MKII
8 ohms
200 watts <0.15% THD
400 watts <0.15% THD
4 ohms
400 watts <0.15% THD
450 watts <0.15% THD

Internals refreshed, including caps, and new binding posts in back.

Unit is in perfect working order. I have the original Manual and Product Literature, too. Serial Number 00098.

I'm asking $425 + shipping. I'll eat the paypal fee.

Thanks for looking.

H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited April 2010
    might be interested...how much is shipping to 45434?


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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2010
    Does this amp have a 12v trigger? And how do Carver amps compare to my b&k? Are they laid back or forward sounding.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2010
    Rodeo0530 wrote: »
    might be interested...how much is shipping to 45434?

    USPS Parcel w/ insurance, delivery confirmation, and a new box $40.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2010
    bopicasso wrote: »
    Does this amp have a 12v trigger? And how do Carver amps compare to my b&k? Are they laid back or forward sounding.

    Nope - no trigger. I haven't heard B&K equipment so I can't do a valid comparison.

    The Carver is a very neutral amp, imo. Crisp highs and with the mod - tighter and better controlled bass.

    This amp is clean sounding w/ plenty of headroom - it keeps it sonic qualities consistent no matter the volume! Your ears will bleed before you tap this puppy out! :D

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,666
    edited April 2010
    This a steal of a price. Good Luck on your sale. Great sounding amp.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited April 2010
    WOW; that IS a steal!
    TNRabbit
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  • Backtothe80s
    Backtothe80s Posts: 45
    edited April 2010
    Erik.. I'm interested and sent a PM.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2010
    Backtothe80s wrote: »
    Erik.. I'm interested and sent a PM.

    Email sent to your address.

    Thanks for looking!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • EDUBAG
    EDUBAG Posts: 403
    edited April 2010
    Could be interested erick, if is still available send me a pm.

    Regards,

    eduardo
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2010
    Sold - pending payment.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,666
    edited April 2010
    Congrats to both the seller and buyer.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Backtothe80s
    Backtothe80s Posts: 45
    edited April 2010
    Payment sent! I'm anxious to see how it matches up to the TFM-55x. It sounds like another perfect match for SRS2s.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2010
    Backtothe80s wrote: »
    Payment sent! I'm anxious to see how it matches up to the TFM-55x. It sounds like another perfect match for SRS2s.

    Sold!

    And you owe us a review when you get the amp! :D

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited April 2010
    Congrats on the sale, but that really sucks too! I wasn't able to jump on here at all today until now to see your response. I kinda had a feeling it would be gone at such a good price.


    Front - Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center - Polk Audio CS2
    Rear - Polk Audio TSi 100
    Sub - Klipsch rw-10d
    AVR - Onkyo ht-rc180
    Main Amp- Parasound HCA-2003
    Surround Amp- Sonance Sonamp 260
    Tuner- Parasound tdq-1600
    Turntable- Pro-ject Debut III USB w/upgraded platter
    IPod dock - Pure i20
    TV - Panasonic Viera tc-p46g10
    Sony Playstation 3(250GB)
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited April 2010
    Rodeo0530 wrote: »
    Congrats on the sale, but that really sucks too! I wasn't able to jump on here at all today until now to see your response. I kinda had a feeling it would be gone at such a good price.

    u can still grab this bro.....via craiglist, ebay or local swaps. GL.

    Oh Yeah. Congrats to both seller and buyer. Once I have the time, I'll modify mine as as well. May be the seller can share me some pointers. :D
    Godspeed,
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2010
    doggie750 wrote: »
    u can still grab this bro.....via craiglist, ebay or local swaps. GL.

    Oh Yeah. Congrats to both seller and buyer. Once I have the time, I'll modify mine as as well. May be the seller can share me some pointers. :D

    I left my upgrade to Rich - http://carvermk2.com/

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2010
    Ha! Digging in the garage paid off!

    I found the original Carver box for the M1.0-t, with serial # marked on the box, original manual, original pamphlet, and the new manual for the mkII mods from Rich.

    All boxed up and ready to go out on Saturday.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Backtothe80s
    Backtothe80s Posts: 45
    edited April 2010
    That's great news, Erik, and thanks for the extra effort. I'll have it connected and operational 10 minutes after it arrives.
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  • weitrhino
    weitrhino Posts: 34
    edited April 2010
    That was a stunningly great price considering non-MkII's sell north of $300 on eBay with 25 year old caps all the time. I've had the pleasure of a direct comparison in my home between a factory Carver M500 and one of RichP's M500 MkII's and there is simply no competition. I have no reason to believe there would be any qualitative difference for the M1.0t.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2010
    weitrhino wrote: »
    That was a stunningly great price considering non-MkII's sell north of $300 on eBay with 25 year old caps all the time. I've had the pleasure of a direct comparison in my home between a factory Carver M500 and one of RichP's M500 MkII's and there is simply no competition. I have no reason to believe there would be any qualitative difference for the M1.0t.

    Well...Club Polk has been good to me!

    I got my money's worth over time out of the M1.0-t and I recouped my cost for the mkII upgrade...and the buyer is happy too!

    I'm not into selling gear to make money but to stay even, if possible, so I can afford to enjoy this 'hobby' :D

    I do hope the buyer enjoys the amp and shares his evaluation with us all here.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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