Bob Carver Audio Service is no more

gwg_97

Just called them and it is official, they have closed their doors due to a lack of business. Bummer! I guess Roland is now the way to go.

gwg_97

While I'm at it, I called them to see if they had some meter bulbs for a TFM-45. Anyone know of any good options? I know I can get them on the bay for $12. Any other options? From what I understand, Roland doesn't sell parts.

Thanks!

Jlbradley87

I just bought a pair of the bulbs on eBay you mentioned. Replacing bulbs in a Tfm-45 also. I'll let you know what I find when they arrive...

nspindel

Wow. First the Squeezebox, now this. Anything else going to disappear today? I don't own any Carver stuff, but have always held him and his products in high regard. Shame.

gwg_97

Thanks Jlbradley87!

The person I talked to said that Bob was still selling his new tube amps but the service shop is closed.

cnh

Wonder what this will do to owners? I've always wanted to try a used Carver out of curiosity.

I have a friend who has an old Carver receiver (near the TOTL) that he's storing as junk because he's never been able to repair it?

With all the people who have Carvers on this site alone. It's hard believe there is NOT enough business?

cnh

Phasewolf

The other issue is that it's hard to get service info for a lot of there stuff not all tho. Try even getting a part list for a sunfire amp.

erniejade

I would not be afraid of buying a carver piece. There is plenty of places I think locally and around that repair.
My local repair shop here in Woodridge IL does sunfire and carver repair. Try looking locally for a place.

Speaking of Rolland, he does great work but, he is back logged right now. I got my Sig II back from him. He re-capped the powers supply and worked his magic on it. What a difference in sound.

gdb

CarverAudioRepair Center
Hi-Tech Audio Ltd.
2125 SW 19th St.
Gresham Oregon 97080
Office: (503) 618-7605 Ask for Rolland



Washington




AVL Professional, LLC
3706 Airport Way South
Seattle, WA 98134
206-285-7767 - Office
206-464-6544 - Fax
206-954-3353 - Mobile
zak@avlprofessional.com or avlprofessional.com



Arizona




Andrew Telford @ Roy's Guitar's
(928)782-2950 shop
(928)257-7647 mobile
atelford@kyma.com
197 Main St. Suite A
Yuma, AZ 85364



Texas



Bammel TV
14530 Walters Rd.
Houston, TX 77014
281-444-0287

http://www.bammeltv.com
dean@bammeltv.com




Pyramid Audio
305 East Braker Ln.
Austin, TX 78753-2746
512-458-8292

http://www.pyramid-audio.com/brands.html
tech@Pyramid-Audio.com



Ohio




Definition Audio Service
295 Bishop Road
Highland Hts., Ohio 44143
Ben Urguru

216-322-0443



Illinois




Deltronics

Deltronics 2911 N. Halsted

Chicago IL 60657
773-549-6635
and
Deltronics 2003 W. 75th St.,

Woodridge IL 60517
630-910-6630


New York


Stereo Repair
12 Technology Drive, Ste.13
East Setauket, NY 11733
http://www.stereorepair.net/highend.htm

stereorepair@optonline.net
631-751-1803


The Soundsmith Corp.
8 John Walsh Blvd., Suite 417
Peekskill, NY 10566
http://www.sound-smith.com/repair.htm

800-942-8009



Canada




Mr. Chris Bridge (aka anatech)
89 Atwood Ave.
Georgetown, Ontario
Canada, L7G 6C5

bhome@sympatico.ca


Ontario Audio Video
2074 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 21
Brampton,Ont. Canada L6T 4Z9
905-791-2020

rick@ontav.com



Columbus Radio
359 Lynn Ave
North Vancouver BC, V7J 2C4
604-985-8824

gdb

Also:

http://www.vintagehifipgh.com/

gwg_97

Thanks gdb! Good to know about AVL. They are even closer than BCAR was. Just ordered these lights for my TFM-55. I hope they work.

419-LAM-C Clear Axial Lead 12V meter lamp for Galaxy Radios $1.95.

SDA1C

gwg_97 wrote: »

Thanks gdb! Good to know about AVL. They are even closer than BCAR was. Just ordered these lights for my TFM-55. I hope they work.

419-LAM-C Clear Axial Lead 12V meter lamp for Galaxy Radios $1.95.

Oh! Please keep posting on the lamp and it's functionality. I assume its the same lamp as the Sunfire. I have seen the led conversion but much prefer the original.

The 419 sure looks right doesn't it.

brgman

I recently had my Sunfire 5x400 completely rebuilt by Rolland at Hi-Tech on a rec by the one and only F1 and it was a great experience.He replaced every part that could need it and then some and said to expect a good 30 years service if used properly.All for just under a grand which IMHO is a deal for all he did.

gwg_97

SDA1C wrote: »

Oh! Please keep posting on the lamp and it's functionality. I assume its the same lamp as the Sunfire. I have seen the led conversion but much prefer the original.

The 419 sure looks right doesn't it.

I found that recommendation on the Carver site (very simple solder job). I'll keep you all posted on how it works.

jbooker82

Phasewolf wrote: »

The other issue is that it's hard to get service info for a lot of there stuff not all tho. Try even getting a part list for a sunfire amp.

I bought a schematic for my A-753x on ebay for that very reason. I am not electronics guru but I wanted one so if I needed to get it repaired I would have one.

PolkClyde

I'm glad my Carver Mono Blocs are still going strong and hanging in there... they kinda look like "Crap" but still brings me joy.. had since 1990. sent them to the shop only once not too after I bought them.... thank you God. When the money comes in I'll be buying another amp.. I'm married now and my wife helps with the Finances. I can't spend right now like I used to.

PolkAudioClyde

Phasewolf

The issue with Sunfire is you can't get schematic for a lot of there stuff I have try so far with no luck. At this point all I want is a part list so I can order all the caps without having to tear down my amp to make a list first.

nooshinjohn

I may be able to get them for the Sunfire stuff.

treitz3

Bob doesn't have them anymore, John.

Tom

helipilotdoug

Thanks gdb. Appreciate the list of places that service Carver gear. Wish Rita's business had been able to survive.

nooshinjohn

treitz3 wrote: »

Bob doesn't have them anymore, John.

Tom

No, but Bill did and Bill worked for Bob. With the shop closed they should again be with Bob.

Phasewolf

John, I would really love any info you could get even if it was just the part list with values so I can order what I need.