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Bob Carver Corp Crimson 275 stereo tube power amplifier.

W WALDECKERW WALDECKER Posts: 895
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I bought one of these just released amps from Bob Carver Corp. it was delivered here last night. I installed the four Tungsol KT120 two JJ 12AT7 and a one JJ 12AX7 tube. I listened to a few tracks before hitting the hay, my first impressions are very positive. thanks ,William
Bob Carver Crimson 275 stereo tube amplifier - DeHaviland Ultraverve 3 preamplifier.Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Highland 3.5 loudspeakers

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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 19,917
    Congrats... Bob builds some great tube amps. I look forward to a more in-depth review.
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  • la2vegasla2vegas Posts: 3,306
    Forget the review, how about some pics. :D
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 12,850
    Very nice
  • Dennis GardnerDennis Gardner Posts: 4,794
    Nice to still see you enjoying audio William! It has been a while.....
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  • trav0810trav0810 Posts: 1,041
    That is a SPECTACULAR amp. Congrats!!!
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  • oldrockeroldrocker Posts: 2,081
    Curious on the review also.

  • mark090852mark090852 Posts: 889
    Sweet!
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  • EmlynEmlyn Posts: 2,240
    What's most interesting to me is that Bob Carver somehow developed a relatively high output tube power amp that doesn't burn its power tubes up. That's wizardry!
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  • W WALDECKERW WALDECKER Posts: 895

    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    Nice to still see you enjoying audio William! It has been a while.....
    Always a pleasure to interact with you Dennis.

    Bob Carver Crimson 275 stereo tube amplifier - DeHaviland Ultraverve 3 preamplifier.Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Highland 3.5 loudspeakers
  • W WALDECKERW WALDECKER Posts: 895
    Emlyn wrote: »
    What's most interesting to me is that Bob Carver somehow developed a relatively high output tube power amp that doesn't burn its power tubes up. That's wizardry!

    Bob did some calculations and he figures that the KT120s operating in the Crimson 275 using his DC restorer circuit should last in excess of 40 years.
    Bob Carver Crimson 275 stereo tube amplifier - DeHaviland Ultraverve 3 preamplifier.Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Highland 3.5 loudspeakers
  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 21,234
    Looking forward to hearing more about this amp. :)
    I did just see this Someplace Else. This guy seems to like his.
    http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/new-bob-carver-crimson-275-stereo-vacuum-tube-amplifier-taking-orders-2495-shipped-made-in-usa.839221/page-2#post-12352619

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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 21,234
    Also, I am curious as to whether anyone else here ended up buying one of these amps when they were on sale late last year. If so, what are folks thinking of it/them?



  • trav0810trav0810 Posts: 1,041
    edited January 18
    These are fantastic Amplifiers. I've heard it several different times with various preamps and speakers and have always found them to sound really nice. I will have one myself within the next month.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
  • trav0810trav0810 Posts: 1,041
    edited January 18
    If anybody is interested in one, I know that the introductory deal is over, but Jim Clark stereo in Rockford Illinois does offer trade-in allowances!

    https://jimclarkstereo.com



    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 21,234
    trav0810 wrote: »
    These are fantastic Amplifiers. I've heard it several different times with various preamps and speakers and have always found them to sound really nice. I will have one myself within the next month.

    cool, keep us posted on your experience with one in house.
    I am still kind of intrigued by these -- although not intrigued enough to invest in one*.

    _____________
    * mostly because, if I did, the first thing I'd do is open it up and (try to) trace out the circuitry -- so I wouldn't be able to return it as "new" if I didn't like it! :|

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