Amp needed
cwymanj
Posts: 13
Looking for an amp to drive a pair of SDA2s(triple mid;dbl tweet) or 1-Cs.
I have been cruising the web and getting some advice from
some of the members and I want at least 200W/channel.
Some I have looked at:
Adcom 555II;Carver TFM45;Carver 1.0t;Hafler DH500;
Aragon 2002. Does anyone have anything comparable they
want to get rid of. I live in Greenville SC. Like to keep it
between $2-$400 range. Thx CJ
PS any thoughts on above amps appreciated.
I have been cruising the web and getting some advice from
some of the members and I want at least 200W/channel.
Some I have looked at:
Adcom 555II;Carver TFM45;Carver 1.0t;Hafler DH500;
Aragon 2002. Does anyone have anything comparable they
want to get rid of. I live in Greenville SC. Like to keep it
between $2-$400 range. Thx CJ
PS any thoughts on above amps appreciated.
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I think the M1.0t is a dog, and couldn't get rid of the one I had fast enough. Only Carver amp that came into this house that I didn't like. It had WICKED turn-on/turn-off thumps when I used it with Polk RTA 11t's. This was around 1990 or so.
TFM-45 is a good amp and TFM-42 is the exact same amp with different power meters (LED's). Additionally, M4.0t is the exact same amp as TFM-45/42 and maybe you want to include TFM-35 also at 250wpc. -
Chuck,I've already spoken to you by phone,GG is 'right on" with the carver gear,there's plenty to be found,reasonable,decent power and not a bad entry level amp,especially if you getting into those SDA 1C's,good luck.JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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What is up with the 1)The LA purchase2)The TFM45 we spoke of
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I'll be speaking with Jose in about an hour, the tfm 45 is available from my brother, he wants 500.00 for it,it's a good amp with a clean bill of health,and an insignificant history,I'm the original owner.I'll call or pm you after I talk with Jose and find out the details.JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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Don't post your phone number in a public forum.. PM it to him.
And Carvers are dirt cheap right now. I think the closing of Sunfire's Carver Service center drove them down. Fortunately a new one has opened.
Visit Carveraudio.com for details.
On the M-1.0t I've played with a couple, and yes there's a power up "thump", but not an issue to me. Plus there's always the "leave-it-on" solution.
My first Carver, the M-1.5t, was one of the models that did not even have a power switch. It stayed on 24/ 7 for a dozen years or so, excepting electrical storms and vacations. Talk about thump, compared to the 1.0's the 1.5 was more like THUMP... or at least THump...More later,
Tour...
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I am too new to post pms;Ill be more careful in future.
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Go back and edit the post with the number. Take it out.Michael
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Thanks for all the advice;got a Hafler DH500 for $200 from original
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Nice going. Congrats.Michael
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any word on those sda 2's ?JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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Nice price on the 500. Most go in the $300 to 400 range.More later,
Tour...
Vox Copuli
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb
"Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
"It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
"There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD -
Supposed to get speakers this Friday;Hafler is awesome;just need
to correct the pre-amp problem I posted in the basic hookup/wiring
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Check your e-mail,I knew this would happen
JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
