Carver A400X

bigaudiofanatic
bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited March 2014 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Next up for sale in my collection is my Carver A400X. This thing is a monster of clean power and I almost regret selling it but once again bills have to be paid. It had a few nicks on the top left but are not noticeable from a distance.

I am asking 300 plus shipping

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HT setup
Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
Denon DBP-1610
Monster HTS 1650
Carver A400X :cool:
MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
Kef 104/2
URC MX-780 Remote
Sonos Play 1

Living Room
63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
Polk Surroundbar 3000
Samsung BD-C7900
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited March 2014
    Folks this is a very good amp. IIRC its around the same as the TFM-25 and TFM-24 both of which are very good amps as well. If you want a small, powerhouse amp that just does work, pick this baby up.

    Some info about this amp found here:

    http://www.carversound.com/carver-amplifiers/a-400x/
    http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/amplifiers/carver-audio/a-400x/prd_453942_1583crx.aspx

    http://gizmodo.com/5833352/hey-audiophile-five-baller-vintage-amps-that-are-dirt-cheap/


    8-ohm FTC rated power/ch 200 W
    4-ohm FTC rated power/ch 300 W
    Bridged mono power 500 W
    4/8-ohm FTC rated THD <0.01%
    Input Impedance (Line) 47 kohms
    Input Sensitivity 1.4V
    Gain 29dB
    Rated full power bandwidth 20-20kHz
    S/N-IHF A-Weighted,dB >115dB
    Dimensions (HxWxD inches) 4.5x19x15.7 (with handles)
    Comments 25lbs
    "....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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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2014
    Thanks man, decided to make the price 270 plus shipping.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2014
    Bump
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2014
    Bump 260 plus shipping
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited March 2014
    do I have your permission to post this on another site where you might get some buyers
    "....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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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2014
    Sure man, I really need it sold soon.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2014
    Bump
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2014
    What's the amp sound like? The older Carvers have been described as more tube-like (at least some of the classics). Does this, which is an A/B design, retain any of that or is it more of a standard SS amp sound. That being said, I know there are any number of people here who "like" the early Carvers and others who describe them as TOO DARK!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2014
    I think it has a clear sound that is more like a tube however not as warm but far from too dark IMO. I almost do not want to sell it.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited March 2014
    No longer for sale keeping it.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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