Carver C-1 preamp

snow
snow Posts: 4,358
edited May 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Up for grabs is a very nice Carver C-1 preamp it comes with original everything box packing and manuals warranty card etc. This is truly a bargain for the money involved it has a very nice phono section for those who are into vinyl. The pictures shown are when I first got this pre amp after it had been in storage and it was dusty but it doesnt look that way now and there isnt any signs of wear on the volume or other knobs like most of these, it is in as good as shape as any I have ever seen.

This would go well with the matching Carver M-1.5Tamp for sale currently so feel free to buy both :p

These seem to be all over the place $$ wise on completed listings on Ebay from $112.00 to $250.00. None had all the orginal packing and paperwork that I have seen, When was the last time anyone has seen one of these with the headphone insert in place? :p

$200 + shipping. Payment via USPS moneyorder

Disclaimer....

I hate to do this but this amp is for sale exclusively to members with a minimum of 500 posts and one year of membership. This is done not to punish new members but to reward those who have taken an active interest in keeping this forum alive.

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REGARDS SNOW
Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,884
    edited May 2010
    Another big thumbs up for Sonw and the C-1...

    Good luck on the sale.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited May 2010
    Nice looking C-1 Snow... If you decide to lessen your 500-post requirement I'm interested, in case you want to make an exception for my years of lurking+posting =)

    Good luck regardless!

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    Fantastic price on a great sounding pre with an excellent MM and MC phono stage. I paid $300 two years ago for one with no box or manual etc. Good luck on the sale.

    Kelvin
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited May 2010
    snow wrote: »
    When was the last time anyone has seen one of these with the headphone insert in place? :p

    I don't think anybody ever saw one like that when they opened up a brand new C-1. I seriously doubt they came with headphone mini-plug adapter installed.

    Nice preamp though.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    George Grand wrote: »
    snow wrote: »
    When was the last time anyone has seen one of these with the headphone insert in place? :p

    I don't think anybody ever saw one like that when they opened up a brand new C-1. I seriously doubt they came with headphone mini-plug adapter installed.

    Nice preamp though.
    Lmao you could be right George about the adaptor BTW I also have the male mini to 1/4 adaptor that I will toss in.

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    I will make an exception to "ANYONE" who wants this preamp or no matter their post count or time here with this requirement.

    Make a $25.00 minimum donation to GG's kids also known as the Githens Center.

    You can either send the money to George Grand or you can donate directly to the Githens Center here.

    https://githenscenter.dojiggy.com/do...m?EventID=4565 If you decide to donate directly

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited May 2010
    You don't have to do this friend. Honest. I appreciate and I'm sure Githens would appreciate the gesture. It's the thought that counts, especially with me.

    You need to clarify what you're offering. It almost looks like $25 + shipping and it's sold.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    George Grand wrote: »
    You don't have to do this friend. Honest. I appreciate and I'm sure Githens would appreciate the gesture. It's the thought that counts, especially with me.

    You need to clarify what you're offering. It almost looks like $25 + shipping and it's sold.
    Ok :) The deal is send George directly or
    to the Githens Center a $25.00 donation + the afore mentioned price + shipping and the preamp will be sold to you if you have less than 500 posts and a year of membership.

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited May 2010
    PM sent.
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited May 2010
    The preamp has been sold. Thanks Jason for the sale and the donation to the Githens center. The kids really do appreciate it :)

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited May 2010
    Happy to help out in this small way!

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • Litz
    Litz Posts: 111
    edited May 2010
    ...Just don't use the sonic holography on SDA speakers...causes a time delay like you would not believe. The C-1 is a great preamp.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    Litz wrote: »
    ...Just don't use the sonic holography on SDA speakers...causes a time delay like you would not believe. The C-1 is a great preamp.

    I agree. I have the C-1 and some SDA-1C's (hmmm never saw the C1..1C before) and sonic holography with the SDA's is just plain weird. Either work great on their own though. Congrats and enjoy.

    Kelvin
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited May 2010
    I have some Amazing Plat Mk IV's I was gonna play around with it on them. Anyone whose tried it before with those have any comments/advice?

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited May 2010
    The Amazings were MADE for sonic holography~
    TNRabbit
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  • Litz
    Litz Posts: 111
    edited May 2010
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    The Amazings were MADE for sonic holography~

    The amazings did what they set out to do---provide a planar speaker that wasn't so darned lame in the dynamics and bass department. Bob Carver is an audio genius. And yes, I was one of those guys that found the "T" modded amp to live up to the billing...sounding like high end, because they did.
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