Carver TFM-45 Issues

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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2011
    ohskigod wrote: »
    basically everything, or at least all the stuff subject to wear that is prone to going south after about 15-20 years.

    Roland also offers upgrades like bypass caps, iec (external power cord) connectors and better binding posts (apparently some of the older TFM's had crappy ones, Roland said mine didnt need them, I appreciated the honesty)

    I did get the bypass upgrade though, 60 bucks? why not, all I know is the amp seems to sound better now than it did, though who knows how much of that is the bypass caps. I said no to the IEC add on, as it was a pricey 150 bucks.


    either way, I got an amp I intended on having and using for a VERY long time

    Currently my TFM-35 is in for refurb and should be done next week. I'm looking forward to getting it back.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited May 2011
    renowilliams wrote: »
    Currently my TFM-35 is in for refurb and should be done next week. I'm looking forward to getting it back.

    Who did you have yours done by?
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2011
    I'm in Canada and I sent it to Rick Turcic at Ontario Audio/Video. He was on the list Trietz posted.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited May 2011
    renowilliams wrote: »
    I'm in Canada and I sent it to Rick Turcic at Ontario Audio/Video. He was on the list Trietz posted.

    Hey Reno, how did the Carver amp compare to your Rotel amp? I've had experience with your Rotel amp when I was running my Maggie 1.7's. I'm interested to hear how you like each one.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2011
    I never actually ran the Carver as it not working right when I bought it. When I get it back and run it a while, Ill let you know.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited May 2011
    renowilliams wrote: »
    I never actually ran the Carver as it not working right when I bought it. When I get it back and run it a while, Ill let you know.

    Ah, I keep asking you the same questions, sorry.

    Cool, looking forward to it!
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited May 2011
    Having owned Rotel I will say it is more sterile than Carver. The Carver has a warmer
    tone.
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