Carver TFM-55

PSOVLSK
PSOVLSK Posts: 5,228
edited September 2013 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Bought this from Tracy (thsmith) a few years ago. He had work done on it right before I bought it and I'm pretty sure I have the documentation of everything that was done.

Great unit and sounds very nice with LSi or LSiM (at least the 703).

Selling because I've simplified my system. I'm several months into procrastinating on putting this up for sale.

$500 shipped and it will be well-packaged.


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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,465
    edited August 2013
    This is a seriously great amp guys...
    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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited August 2013
    FRACK!!!!!!!!!!

    Great amp, someone buy this QUICK!
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • ratster
    ratster Posts: 324
    edited August 2013
    Is this a big upgrade compared to the Adcom555 or more of a lateral move?

    Who did the upgrades?
    Main
    Parasound P5
    Parasound A21
    CA music streamer
    marantz 6005
    Clear Day dbl.shotgun
    Morrow Xlr
    1.7 Maggies


    Bedroom
    adcom Gfp750
    Adcom 555
    Rotel 1072
    CA tuner
    LsiM703
    Clear day dbl shotgun
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2013
    I had this amp gone over by Hi-Tech Audio Ltd. It was brought back to spec with cap upgrades and so forth.

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    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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited August 2013
    ratster wrote: »
    Is this a big upgrade compared to the Adcom555 or more of a lateral move?

    Who did the upgrades?

    I would see it as a NICE upgrade myself, but lets see what the consensus is..... However, I am biased toward Carver, I just love how they sound with Polk components.

    Nice setup BTW ratster. Love my Kimber 8VS, and LSi 15's myself.

    Here are some spec's on it (note 600 wpc @ 4 ohms): http://www.carversound.com/carver-amplifiers/tfm-55/
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2013
    Hope you dont mind Paul that I posted repair receipt and specs.

    Great amp and seller.


    Specs for the 55X
    380 watts / channel into 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20kHz,with no more than 0.5% THD
    500 watts / channel into 4 ohms 20 Hz to 20kHz,with no more than 0.5% THD
    Bridged-mono operation :1000 watts into 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.5% THD
    Dynamic Headroom 1.0 dB @ 8 ohms 1.5 dB @ 4ohmsSignal to Noise Ratio: >115
    dB A weighted,referenced to rated power > 89 dBW A weighted,referenced to 1W
    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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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited August 2013
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Here are some spec's on it (note 600 wpc @ 4 ohms): http://www.carversound.com/carver-amplifiers/tfm-55/

    Wrong amp - those are for the TFM 55.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,465
    edited August 2013
    drumminman wrote: »
    Wrong amp - those are for the TFM 55.

    He is selling a TFM 55.
    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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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2013
    drumminman wrote: »
    Wrong amp - those are for the TFM 55.

    Every once in awhile you're 180 out.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,465
    edited August 2013
    This amp and Maggies are a near perfect match imho.
    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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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,228
    edited August 2013
    thsmith wrote: »
    Hope you dont mind Paul that I posted repair receipt and specs.

    Great amp and seller.


    Specs for the 55X
    380 watts / channel into 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20kHz,with no more than 0.5% THD
    500 watts / channel into 4 ohms 20 Hz to 20kHz,with no more than 0.5% THD
    Bridged-mono operation :1000 watts into 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.5% THD
    Dynamic Headroom 1.0 dB @ 8 ohms 1.5 dB @ 4ohmsSignal to Noise Ratio: >115
    dB A weighted,referenced to rated power > 89 dBW A weighted,referenced to 1W

    I'm appreciative of you posting it. Thanks!
    DSkip wrote: »
    Paul, you should've brought this out when you came over. I forgot you had it and it would've been interesting to see how it did on the Maggies. If it is a good pairing, I might be interested in bartering with ya.

    We can still talk. I'll consider the sale on hold until we can talk and/or until you an listen to it.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2013
    drumminman wrote: »
    Wrong amp - those are for the TFM 55.
    LOL!!! Must have been early in the morning drumminman!:cheesygrin: That amp is massive and I hope a fellow polkie grabs it soon.:wink:
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited August 2013
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    He is selling a TFM 55.

    Oops, my bad. I had TFM 35 on the brain. Carry on!
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2013
    Lol, hey bro, we've all been there!
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
    edited August 2013
    Will this amp work w my SDA's and is it still for sale? Thanks. D
    MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,228
    edited August 2013
    Ran it with my 1C's and it sounded great.

    Also forgot to mention that the lights don't work. I hear it's a pretty simple, inexpensive fix, but I didn't mind the lights not working so I never bothered to fix them.

    Still for sale.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,228
    edited August 2013
    Bump
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2013
    I am surprised this is still up for sell. Pretty fresh rebuild by one of the best in the biz. Has more than enough power for any speakers here including the big SRS's.
    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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited August 2013
    I think it might be in the works for Skip to snatch it up for his Maggies....

    And he should for sure!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,228
    edited August 2013
    Still available.

    I thought the asking price was a pretty good deal...maybe not.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited September 2013
    Is this still around?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited September 2013
    I will shoot him a PM and see if we can work something out.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,465
    edited September 2013
    You better...

    These amps are fantastic, highly sought after and have more power than you will ever need.
    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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