Carver Tfm-42

Elinvader
Elinvader Posts: 45
edited September 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi, going to pull the plug on a tfm-42 , but the owner tells me that i need to replace some capacitors on the amp due to its age...He was telling me about a place in Washignton call Ritas that rebuild Carver to its factory condition and actually could get Bob Carver to sign the amps....Done research but cannot find the website..Just want to know if some polkies here has heard of this place or has send their amps to fix in Ritas ? Just want to be sure before i pull the plug on this amp...The carver is for a pair of Sda 2Bs....Any input will help ...Thanks :)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    edited September 2010
    They exist allright and Mr. Bob Carver probably would sign anything you want on it.

    They would go over everything and bring it to like new specification for their flat rate of 350.00 I think.

    A 1 yr. guarantee comes with the overhaul to.

    The flat rate is firm by the way....

    I sent an amp to them for repair a yr. ago.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,450
    edited September 2010
    I would also check out Roland at www.carveraudiorepair.com

    I have been REALLY happy with his service and he does get deeper into the product than Rita, Both are good but for the money i would talk to Roland also.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2010
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    I would also check out Roland at www.carveraudiorepair.com

    I have been REALLY happy with his service and he does get deeper into the product than Rita, Both are good but for the money i would talk to Roland also.

    Another vote for ROlland, he will go over top to bottom and do the worked required.

    I have used him on a TFM-45 and 55.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited September 2010
    Rolland would also be closer to ship too than WA if you're in Florida.. I think he's in Illinois or somewhere close IIRC

    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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited September 2010
    His address on the site is in Oregon:

    Hi-Tech Audio Ltd.
    Address: 2125 SW 19th St.

    Gresham, Oregon 97080

    If he's in IL that would rock since I might need some work done to my Carver AV-705x and might be able to drive it out there....
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited September 2010
    My Carver TFM-45 was serviced by Rita's and signed by Bob. Sounds superb.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
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    The Clamp
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited September 2010
    Fongolio wrote: »
    My Carver TFM-45 was serviced by Rita's and signed by Bob. Sounds superb.

    Even Bob himslf goes with Rita.:)
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 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 September 2010
    lol... oregon.. i was way off.. for some reason i thought he was in the Mid-East area hahah

    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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited September 2010
    punk-roc wrote: »
    lol... oregon.. i was way off.. for some reason i thought he was in the Mid-East area hahah

    Jason

    I thought when I was looking around I found a guy in Ohio or NY, but I didnt bookmark it. Personally I would go with Rita or the other mentioned person.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2010
    Rolland or Rita.

    http://www.ritasvintageaudio.net
    TNRabbit
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    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2010
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    I thought when I was looking around I found a guy in Ohio or NY, but I didnt bookmark it. Personally I would go with Rita or the other mentioned person.

    Why ?

    Ever used Rolland ?

    My TFM-45 was repaired by Rita a year before I bought it. Owner had receipt.

    Went to Rolland 8 months later for peace of mind and I am glad I did.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Elinvader
    Elinvader Posts: 45
    edited September 2010
    thanks guys for the replies...Just what i was looking for...:)
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  • munk
    munk Posts: 258
    edited September 2010
    My carver 1.5 was serviced by Rita's- that was one of the reasons I bought it. Carver audio repair is the only Licensed repair center designated by Sunfire. They handle all Carver stuff.

    There's one more place- the guy who makes the "Mark ll" series of amp improvements.
    Maybe someone here could tell me what they think of this guy. I'll see if I can't get the link

    munk
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  • munk
    munk Posts: 258
    edited September 2010
    http://carvermk2.com/pricing/pricing.htm
    try this

    Anyone know this guy?
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