Carver AL-IIIs

raffi
raffi Posts: 114
edited December 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I had a chance to hear Kevin's (Zardoss) when I picked up the 2.3s and I was impressed. Was searching around and found these...they'd be mine if the time was right.:rolleyes: No affil..

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ele/2093920850.html
2 channel rig: MMF 2.2 turntable, Adcom GFP-715, Adcom GFA-555, Adcom ACE-515, Carver M-1.0t, Denon 5900 CD/SACD, SDA-SRS 2.3s (Zardoss modded), AQ Diamondback & King Cobra IC's and AQ Type 4 speaker cables

HT rig: Panny 50" G20 plasma, Directv DVR, Insignia BRD/DVD/SACD/DVD-A, Denon AVR-890, Fronts: Polk Monitor 70's, Rears: Deftech Mythos Gems, Center: Polk CS1, Sub: Polk PSW-505
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited December 2010
    I emailed them last week and i finally got an email back today. I will check them out.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited December 2010
    Did you go check out the 10b's?
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited December 2010
    as long as the ribbons are OK thats a Damn good deal!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited December 2010
    Dang it!!!! I have been looking for a pair of these. Nice grab Ernie. If you need some help with the surrounds, let me know.
    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

    “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
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited December 2010
    I have the 10 b's right now in the living room.


    I wonder how the ALS 3 would do against my amazing originals. The person is actually selling it for someone and checking with them if it would be ok for me to look at them soon. They said they do not have anything to hook them up to so I asked if it would be ok to bring my own amp then. Waiting on a reply back.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited December 2010
    Amazings win.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • audiobilly
    audiobilly Posts: 351
    edited December 2010
    Has someone got these? I would like to have a go if not.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited December 2010
    engtaz wrote: »
    Amazings win.

    Even the original not the plats?
    if thats the case, i might pass on them.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited December 2010
    If you pass, let me know. I want them.
    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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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited December 2010
    go for it. I will email him and let him know to go to you.
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited December 2010
    If you guys don't buy them I would like a crack at it.

    I will be in Chicago this afternoon buying some Ohm Walsh 2's from a member.

    Thanks,

    Tim
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited December 2010
    Tim The wash 2is if they are the same ones I heard are a clean sounding speaker!@!! Great member also.

    The seller is not the person selling them. He is selling for someone else and is the "go between " person.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    If you guys don't buy them I would like a crack at it.

    I will be in Chicago this afternoon buying some Ohm Walsh 2's from a member.

    Thanks,

    Tim



    I hope you get them.:smile: I'll be in your bushes waiting.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited December 2010
    erniejade wrote: »
    go for it. I will email him and let him know to go to you.


    PM sent...
    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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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I hope you get them.:smile: I'll be in your bushes waiting.

    Leroy Jr:

    At least help me muscle them out of the car first before you steal them.

    Oh, and there is a pair of Bozak B-410 Concert Grands over in Madison that weigh 225 lbs each that I have my eyes on, asking $800 for the pair.

    My wife would kill me. If I turn up dead under suspicious circumstances, you know what happened.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    Leroy Jr:

    At least help me muscle them out of the car first before you steal them.

    Oh, and there is a pair of Bozak B-410 Concert Grands over in Madison that weigh 225 lbs each that I have my eyes on, asking $800 for the pair.

    My wife would kill me. If I turn up dead under suspicious circumstances, you know what happened.


    Did you get them?
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  • weitrhino
    weitrhino Posts: 34
    edited December 2010
    The price makes them an absolute steal!
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Did you get them?

    No,

    Could not get together. I think tomorrow.

    Have you ever tried Ohm Walsh's?

    Leroy, you really need 450 pounds of Bozak!
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    No,

    Could not get together. I think tomorrow.

    Have you ever tried Ohm Walsh's?

    Leroy, you really need 450 pounds of Bozak!


    Never heard the Ohm Walsh's, and don't have enough room for any Bozak's. Never even heard of them. I'm only Vacation in January if you still have them I'll stop by and check them out.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited December 2010
    what are these speakers in madison you speak of?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    what are these speakers in madison you speak of?


    Chris I'm surprised you didn't jump on the Carvers in Chi-town.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Chris I'm surprised you didn't jump on the Carvers in Chi-town.

    well seeing I have no life I would never make it down there in time to grab them. For that price I would call in sick :tongue::biggrin:

    seriously though when I saw this I was thinking about it, just running out of room in my place hehe.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    well seeing I have no life I would never make it down there in time to grab them. For that price I would call in sick :tongue::biggrin:

    seriously though when I saw this I was thinking about it, just running out of room in my place hehe.



    Ready to move down to Florida? 10 degrees just doesn't feel good anymore .:biggrin:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    This is a pair of Carver's I'd actually like to hear since owning some Amazing's. I like the design array and the comments have been very positive.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • raffi
    raffi Posts: 114
    edited December 2010
    I hope somebody from here gets these...Kevin's were the first set I'd heard and I was amazed (pseudo pun intended), definately a different sound than the big SDAs. Not necessarily better, just different. Paired with the sub he had in the system, the sound was special...I wanted to stay in his basement a lot longer, but a 7+ hour drive awaited and he wanted me and the 2.3s out of his house.:biggrin:
    2 channel rig: MMF 2.2 turntable, Adcom GFP-715, Adcom GFA-555, Adcom ACE-515, Carver M-1.0t, Denon 5900 CD/SACD, SDA-SRS 2.3s (Zardoss modded), AQ Diamondback & King Cobra IC's and AQ Type 4 speaker cables

    HT rig: Panny 50" G20 plasma, Directv DVR, Insignia BRD/DVD/SACD/DVD-A, Denon AVR-890, Fronts: Polk Monitor 70's, Rears: Deftech Mythos Gems, Center: Polk CS1, Sub: Polk PSW-505
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited December 2010
    raffi wrote: »
    I hope somebody from here gets these...Kevin's were the first set I'd heard and I was amazed (pseudo pun intended), definately a different sound than the big SDAs. Not necessarily better, just different. Paired with the sub he had in the system, the sound was special...I wanted to stay in his basement a lot longer, but a 7+ hour drive awaited and he wanted me and the 2.3s out of his house.:biggrin:

    They definitely have a unique sound, easy to listen to. You could have stayed longer, but I know what its like wanting to get a long drive over with.
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  • raffi
    raffi Posts: 114
    edited December 2010
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    They definitely have a unique sound, easy to listen to. You could have stayed longer, but I know what its like wanting to get a long drive over with.

    Thanks man, I definately wanted to stick around for the rest of "Brothers in Arms" but the drive was waiting for sure...maybe if/when you're ready to unload those sweeties I'll be back and stay a little longer, ha.
    2 channel rig: MMF 2.2 turntable, Adcom GFP-715, Adcom GFA-555, Adcom ACE-515, Carver M-1.0t, Denon 5900 CD/SACD, SDA-SRS 2.3s (Zardoss modded), AQ Diamondback & King Cobra IC's and AQ Type 4 speaker cables

    HT rig: Panny 50" G20 plasma, Directv DVR, Insignia BRD/DVD/SACD/DVD-A, Denon AVR-890, Fronts: Polk Monitor 70's, Rears: Deftech Mythos Gems, Center: Polk CS1, Sub: Polk PSW-505
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited December 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    what are these speakers in madison you speak of?


    Check for Bozak Grand Master on Madison WI Craigslist., Asking $800 for the pair.
    54" tall, 36" wide, 16" deep, 225 pounds each. There is a picture on the posting now.

    Four 12" woofers, 2 midranges and 8 tweeters in each speaker. 28 drivers total in a stereo pair. Cabinets like fine furniture.

    I saw/heard these at Stereoland in Livonia MI when I was 35 years ago . Kind of a old rich guy's cost no object speaker. I think they cost about $6000 a pair even back then. I still remember how massive they looked and sounded. Unobtainable bach then. I think I was making $1.35/hr working at a bicycle store.

    Check them out. I would buy them if I had room.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    Check for Bozak Grand Master on Madison WI Craigslist., Asking $800 for the pair.
    54" tall, 36" wide, 16" deep, 225 pounds each. There is a picture on the posting now.

    Four 12" woofers, 2 midranges and 8 tweeters in each speaker. 28 drivers total in a stereo pair. Cabinets like fine furniture.

    I saw/heard these at Stereoland in Livonia MI when I was 35 years ago . Kind of a old rich guy's cost no object speaker. I think they cost about $6000 a pair even back then. I still remember how massive they looked and sounded. Unobtainable bach then. I think I was making $1.35/hr working at a bicycle store.

    Check them out. I would buy them if I had room.



    They look more like a cabinet.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    They look more like a cabinet.

    found em and well they are different.

    Not 100% sure if I dig the style, Amazings are big enough for my room, those would just probably not get through the door.

    And Lee find me a job in FL and I'm there.
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