Carver Amazings F.S.

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2006
    To quote a very sage wise man "There is no substitute for radiating surface area and a real man's amp..."
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited September 2006
    Bobmcg....what speakers could be used with the Amazings for a real nice 5.1 HT system?? Also, could you send me some more pics to my email...paraski@paraski.com I'm trying to get a friend to buy them.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited September 2006
    Just buy 5 of them, put one on it's side for the Center speaker and you'll have a great 5.1 setup :)

    Or, just have him use them in 2-channel stereo, as they were obviously intended. Adding any other speakers to it would be counterproductive.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited September 2006
    joeparaski wrote:
    Bobmcg....what speakers could be used with the Amazings for a real nice 5.1 HT system?? Also, could you send me some more pics to my email...paraski@paraski.com I'm trying to get a friend to buy them.

    Joe

    Thanks Joe,

    I'm only home for a short time but... I've never used them in my HT system and don't have an answer to your first question. I'll see what I can do about some more pictures. My camera broke so I don't have one of my own at this time and Geri's camera is with her at a 250th event (where I'm headed) and we won't be back until next Monday. It might not be until next weekend.

    Bob
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2006
    HT??

    Different strokes for left handed people I suppose. ;)
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited September 2006
    If I were to do HT with these, I would use a pair or pairs of ALIIIs for surround duty and wing it for a center. But then again, I would expect to get my **** kicked for using these as HT speakers.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited September 2006
    Well I was wondering about it....I guess I have my answer.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2006
    This is both a bump and a price reduction from $1,000 to $900 for CP members only for now.

    (To Geri, sorry honey...)
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2006
    I do know a gentleman that is using a PAIR of Carver Amazing Platinum MK.IV's for every position in a 5.1 channel HT rig. Ten Amazing Platinums in the same room. 40 X 12" woofers, and he's STILL using a couple big M&K subs to round out the bottom end.

    Speak your mind Vanhool. I do.

    Hi Bob! Love to Geri.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2006
    George,

    Have you had a chance to sit in and listen to said system?
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2006
    Nope. It's way up in Vermont. The guy drove down here to hand deliver me a Carver C-19 preamp (the tube job). Little did I know that he was going to try and pry the Amazings out of me. He didn't realize that he needs to look a lot more like Jenny McCarthy to accomplish that.

    Actually, it was hilarious. Before we even got into the room where The He-Man Rig is, we were sitting at my kitchen table just talking. Him, his traveling companion, and me. It gets quiet, they look at one another, then back at me and I hear, "So exactly WHAT is it going to take to get you to part with one pair of your Amazings?" It all became very clear to me right then and there and I busted out laughing. Hard laughing. You should've seen their faces when I told them that I only owned one pair of Amazings, and the chances were slim and none. They were under the impression I had multi-pair of C.A.L.s At least he got to sell me the preamp.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2006
    George Grand wrote:
    Hi Bob! Love to Geri.

    Hi George, Geri sends her love back to ya.
    She doesn't want the CAs to go anywhere but I've had my fun with them and really have no place to store them (or the 2.3s) when switching back and forth between them. I've got too much time and money into the 2.3s and I like them just as much so it's the CAs that will move on. I've got $1,100 invested in the CAs (and I picked them up) so I'm not making a dime on them. On the contrary.
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  • BigJim
    BigJim Posts: 48
    edited October 2006
    Any chance my Jolida 801A 70wpc@8 will drive these!!!
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2006
    BigJim wrote:
    Any chance my Jolida 801A 70wpc@8 will drive these!!!

    No experience with the unit (nor any tube amps) for me to answer. They are a bit difficult to drive... Anyone?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2006
    Madmax may have a better perspective on this, but I'll venture to say no.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2006
    power wise i dont think it would be a danger, I would check if that Jolida is cool with low impedance though.

    arent the original amazings 4 ohms (dipping even lower at times) as oppossed to the 8 ohm platinums? From what I gather, the originals seem like a much more difficult load than the platinums are. but I could be wrong
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2006
    If all you're going to listen to is Kenny G or smooth jazz it might work. Anything more demanding and you need a tad more roast beef.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2006
    The 801A's secondaries can be configured for a 4ohm load but the CAs are only moderately sensitive.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited November 2006
    Reduced in time for and until Christmas!

    After which I'll have to get them out from under foot and put them in storage. I don't want to go there so give them a good home instead. Pick 'em up for just $750.:eek:

    LEGAL NOTICE::cool:
    Limited time offer. Certain restrictions apply.

    Cannot pick them up using the following examples but not exclusive to:
    A motorcycle; Mini Cooper; sports car; hybrid; compact or sub-compact vehicle.:p
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2006
    Great deal...

    Bob, you may want to edit your original post with the new price...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,822
    edited November 2006
    UGH! I want these in a bad way but I have no place to put them right now! I'd make the drive too!

    Mebbe if I beg the wife she'll let me clutter up the place a bit with 6 foot tall speakers?
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2006
    Wow...that's a CRAZY price...it's not even funny..

    If I was closer I would sell my AL-III's and be there tomorrow...DAMN :)

    (Not in that order...)

    Someone grab these...
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited November 2006
    Tour2ma wrote:
    Great deal...

    Bob, you may want to edit your original post with the new price...

    Thanks Bruce, good idea. I'm on it.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited November 2006
    Man thats a great price. If I were closer I would get them just out of principle. Seriously, anyone who wants some outstanding speakers and is within driving distance, I know you can find the cash to swing these.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited November 2006
    HTrookie wrote:
    Wow...that's a CRAZY price...it's not even funny..

    If I was closer I would sell my AL-III's and be there tomorrow...DAMN :)

    (Not in that order...)

    Someone grab these...


    Geri's in Florida right now and thus can't shoot me, errr, at least not yet anyways... But good lord man, I can't even get to my bar right now 'cause they're in the way! I don't want to unbolt the 2.3's and put the CA's back in for the winter if I'm letting them go and not the 2.3s (and then the 2.3s are in the way anyways) and I really don't want to have to put them into storage so this actually is a CRAZY price. Why, I feel like CRAZY EDDIE! :eek: Ok, so maybe not...:p
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2006
    Jstas wrote:
    Mebbe if I beg the wife she'll let me clutter up the place a bit with 6 foot tall speakers?
    Actually they're a bit shy of 6'...

    Just tell her, "Honey, they're only 5-1/2' tall." ;)
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2006
    John,

    find a place for em dude!!!! that price is too sweet, when you gonna get another opurtunity ?!?!?!

    hell, schedule permitting I might take the road trip with you if you need the help.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,822
    edited November 2006
    I'm workin' it. She keeps asking me what I want for Christmas. I might just forgoe the other electronic goodies I wanted and tell her these. If I have to, I'll grab them and store them for a bit until I can figure out how to cram them into my apartment. Gotta find decent power for them though.

    UGH! Too many decisions! Not enough time and money! Good thing that I got a butt-ton of OT coming up at work!
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,822
    edited November 2006
    Bob, you have a PM!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2006
    That's what I'm talking about.... :)
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