Carver M1.0t modded amp

EndersShadow
EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
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For sale is my M1.0t fully restored & modded amp. It has been upgraded to a MKII opt002 by a member of TheCarverSite repair team. This means its been gone through and repaired, all service bulletins applied, as well as some additional modifications which are detailed here. This amp should be good for years to come.

The modifications increase the power by a fair margin so its spec's are now:

8 ohms 460 watts < 0.15% THD - stock is 200
4 ohms 510 watts < 0.15% THD - stock is 400

At Clipping
8 ohms 500 watts - stock is 350
4 ohms 555 watts - stock is 500

Dynamic
8 ohms 700 watts - stock is 550
4 ohms 1000 watts - stock is 832
2 ohms 1290 watts - stock is 928

In addition to THOSE modifications, I had the following done, all RED lights (except the top) replaced with white LED's, new binding posts added so it now accepts spades & banana's, and a IEC plug added so you can roll powercords.

This amp has a lifetime warranty from TheCarverSite Repair team which means, they will repair the amp with no labor charge. IE you pay shipping costs both ways and any parts costs, but no labor charges.

The ONLY issue with this amp is that the faceplate does have some marks/nicks on it, the photo's show those. Beyond that this amp is in a fully restored condition.

Pictures of the amp are below. I am asking 625 shipped via PayPal gift. Shipping to CONUS ONLY - (sorry Canuk's & Hawaii/Alaska, its just to expensive to ship to you). The normal Carver M1.0t MKII opt002 costs 650 + shipping, and then a delay until your unit is ready, so save yourself a few bucks & some time on a fully restored and modded amp, and buy this one.

I cant really go any lower on this amp as I am already taking a hit on it. I am going to use this money to consolidate my setup and buy one big 5 channel amp.

This amp will ship directly from the CarverRepairTeam to you.

I am happy to answer any questions via PM.

Stock amp pictures as it originally arrived.

After Refurb
"....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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    Some video's of the amp in action can be found here
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    "....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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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Very nice.. GLWTS.
    Not that anyone needs to know but you can buy from this guy with absolute confidence!!!
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    Very stout amp.I had 2 of these modded Carvers before i went tubular and they are great for pumping SDA's.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    Here is a better pic of the internals

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    "....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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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    These are great amps. I cant wait to get mine back. RichP is hot rodding it as we speak. GLWS
    HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000
    2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1.0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject RM 1.3|SpeedBox S|AQ King Cobras|AQ Rocket88|
    ISF Level 2 Certified Calibrator
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    If it can bump some electronic music....it can bump ANYTHING!!!! :smile:
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    bump, would love to move this along....
    "....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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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    bump, would love to move this along....


    I would love to grab this, but spent too much lately. So, free bump to the top for a great amp.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • mufsoman
    mufsoman Posts: 632
    Enders - with the red/black/black/red speaker terminal config, that means this is a non-inverted model and is common ground (suitable for SDA use)? Does it have a 12v trigger?
    Parasound HCA-2003A & 2205A
    Front: Rti12's
    Center: Csi A6
    Side surrounds: Polk Rti A1's
    Atmos: Mirage Nanosats
    APC H15
    Power cords by Pepster, Morrow MA4 IC's, AQ Midnight, AQ Chocolate HDMI's[/SIZE]
    The rest is TBD.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    Any of the Carver M1.0t that have the stereo/mono switch are indeed non-inverted and re common ground, so it would work with SDA's.
    "....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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    bump
    "....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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    bump, still around, still needs to go to a new home.
    "....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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    This amp will be going to Carverfest in Bryston, NC later this week.

    If you are in the area and interested let me know and we may be able to work something out.

    Price will drop a bit since I dont have to ship the amp to you, and you may even be able to meet the man, the myth, the legend.... Bob Carver himself!
    "....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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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 317
    PM sent
    Main-Carver TFM35(2),Carver C11 ,Carver SD/A 360 CD,Carver TX11 ,Grace Digital Tuner, Pioneer PL707 TT,Polk SDA1C
    Downstairs -Carver M1.5t, Carver C1 Pre, Carver TX10 Tuner, Carver TL3200 CD Player, Dual 1009 TT,Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl
    Study - Carver AV634 Amp, Carver CT7 Pre, Carver DTL50 CD Player, Polk RTA12c
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    PM replied
    "....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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    Pending sale to Sea
    "....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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    SOLD!
    "....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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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    Congrats
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,105
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    This amp will be going to Carverfest in Bryston, NC later this week.

    If you are in the area and interested let me know and we may be able to work something out.

    Price will drop a bit since I dont have to ship the amp to you, and you may even be able to meet the man, the myth, the legend.... Bob Carver himself!

    So what is Carverfest? A Carver convention? Or just a bunch of audio nut jobs drinking and listening to music?
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    xjghost wrote: »
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    This amp will be going to Carverfest in Bryston, NC later this week.

    If you are in the area and interested let me know and we may be able to work something out.

    Price will drop a bit since I dont have to ship the amp to you, and you may even be able to meet the man, the myth, the legend.... Bob Carver himself!

    So what is Carverfest? A Carver convention? Or just a bunch of audio nut jobs drinking and listening to music?

    Carverfest is a bunch of the guys from the Carver Audio Forums meeting up in the mountains in North Carolina to hang out, listen to tunes and sometimes build custom one of a kind things like Bob Carver 20 watt tube amps, this year a linestage to go with it designed by a forum member, etc....

    And the man himself normally shows up to hang out and rub shoulders with em.

    It looks like fun and its a great way to see new stuff before its out.

    They had a set of his Carver Linesource speakers on demo a year + before they came to market......

    "....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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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Congrats @EndersShadow‌ and great pickup @Sea‌ hope you enjoy it!
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 317
    Thanks. I have been looking for an amp for months to have modified so this has worked out great.
    Main-Carver TFM35(2),Carver C11 ,Carver SD/A 360 CD,Carver TX11 ,Grace Digital Tuner, Pioneer PL707 TT,Polk SDA1C
    Downstairs -Carver M1.5t, Carver C1 Pre, Carver TX10 Tuner, Carver TL3200 CD Player, Dual 1009 TT,Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl
    Study - Carver AV634 Amp, Carver CT7 Pre, Carver DTL50 CD Player, Polk RTA12c
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Congrats on the sale, can't wait to see what your "project" winds up to be.
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