Carver AV-705X Amplifier

rmknotts123
rmknotts123 Posts: 144
edited June 2010 in Electronics
I have been thinking about getting this amplifier. The person is asking $200. It is about 7 years old. Anyone have any feedback on this amp?
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2010
    I'd grab it.

    http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_4_2/av705.html
    Jake
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  • rmknotts123
    rmknotts123 Posts: 144
    edited June 2010
    Will the amp be able to reproduce my HD sound from Yamaha RX-V1065 receiver? Sorry, but I don't know much about amplifiers haha.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2010
    It will power any speakers far better than your receiver.
    Jake
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  • rmknotts123
    rmknotts123 Posts: 144
    edited June 2010
    zingo wrote: »
    It will power any speakers far better than your receiver.

    Even though its older or would a newer amp be better?
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited June 2010
    I think a new amp would be better

    Try an emotiva as they have amazing power and a five year warrant
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2010
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I think a new amp would be better

    Try an emotiva as they have amazing power and a five year warrant

    A 7 yr old Carver is a new amp. They last along time if there's nothing wrong with them. Emo's with the warranty are more problematic. Not a bad amp, but there are quite a few warranty swaps or repairs.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • 98Badger
    98Badger Posts: 317
    edited June 2010
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    A 7 yr old Carver is a new amp. They last along time if there's nothing wrong with them. Emo's with the warranty are more problematic. Not a bad amp, but there are quite a few warranty swaps or repairs.

    Definately nothing wrong with a 7 year old amp. I had a 10 year old parasound for a while and it worked just like new.

    I own 3 emotiva amps and have never had a single issue with any of them, so I don't know if I necessarily agree with them being problematic. As with any brand, there will always be a handful that have issues.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2010
    98Badger wrote: »
    Definately nothing wrong with a 7 year old amp. I had a 10 year old parasound for a while and it worked just like new.

    I own 3 emotiva amps and have never had a single issue with any of them, so I don't know if I necessarily agree with them being problematic. As with any brand, there will always be a handful that have issues.
    That's great...my comments are based on some of the posts I see, but mainly it's that of the small group of folks I personally talk to that have Emos, love them, but have had a channel problem. binding post or cosmetic issue. They were taken care of, but that's still a high percentage (100%) of problems in a very small group that I interface locally, not on forums. I certainly wouldn't recommend a pass on the product because there are alot of happy campers.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • rmknotts123
    rmknotts123 Posts: 144
    edited June 2010
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    That's great...my comments are based on some of the posts I see, but mainly it's that of the small group of folks I personally talk to that have Emos, love them, but have had a channel problem. binding post or cosmetic issue. They were taken care of, but that's still a high percentage (100%) of problems in a very small group that I interface locally, not on forums. I certainly wouldn't recommend a pass on the product because there are alot of happy campers.

    This just proves that $$ matters, sometimes. I looked at the Emos website and their prices are, well, cheap compared to others I have looked at used. I would rather skip the problems, all %100 percent of them if at all possible. I have been looking into Carver, Adcom, and Mcintosh for starters. Any others that provide the quality and quantity sound as these brands do?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited June 2010
    Grab the Carver for that price. It is a steal. The Sunfire 200wpc models would be a nice fit as well.

    You are welcome to drop by and hear my rig if you like.
    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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • rmknotts123
    rmknotts123 Posts: 144
    edited June 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Grab the Carver for that price. It is a steal. The Sunfire 200wpc models would be a nice fit as well.

    You are welcome to drop by and hear my rig if you like.

    I don't really make it over that way but maybe once or twice a year, but thank you for the offer. However, I see you have some what of the same setup as I have. If you know of anyone who has any FXi surrounds they want to get rid of I'm looking for a pair.
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