Carver support
NeilGabriel
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Ebay has had and still does some nice multi-channel amps. Last night a Carver went off without a bid (opening bid was $500). Is there support for the older Carver products? Thanks.
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There are two places that do it....One of them being :
http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=27
His name is Rolland....He is expensive, and personally I can't vouch for him...I guess he does good work though...
The second one is Classic Carver Audio Repair, it is made up of Rita and Mylinda, of Carver service fame when it was still being done at Sunfire....I CAN vouch for them, they did a great job on my M400t and C-1...They are also MUCH less expensive....The phone number for them is: 360-668-7798.
Dependant on what you are looking to repair, she may refer you over to Rolland.....She said she really never messed with a C-19, so Rolland would be able to completely refurb it though....I think she will take on all of the amps, MINUS LIGHTSTAR, because there are no parts available for them anymore evidentially......Good luck man. -
If you are talking about that A-753x, that is WAY overpriced for a broke dick amp......
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I know the m4.0t, TFM42&45 amps (same amp on the inside) are fetching big money compared to what I paid for mine like 3 years ago. I paid about 350, and some are asking well over 500 and sometimes over 600.
I always wanted another one so I can run 2 of them mono at 1000 watts a channel into my Carver Platinums, but I will patiently wait for the prices to come back to earth before I do.Living Room 2 Channel -
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Do yourself a favor and buy a real amplifier, Carver is for old people and hobos.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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What makes you think I am not old, or a hobo? Or both? So, I've also seen B&K, Rotel, Adcom, Sherwood and Parasound....in my budget....something there for a young, ambitious non-hobo? and Anthem (not heard of them)
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NeilGabriel wrote: »What makes you think I am not old, or a hobo? Or both? So, I've also seen B&K, Rotel, Adcom, Sherwood and Parasound....in my budget....something there for a young, ambitious non-hobo? and Anthem (not heard of them)
You are in Kansas, so anything is possible
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. -
Do yourself a favor and buy a real amplifier, Carver is for old people and hobos.
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Doro is on fire. I personnelly like amps that are class A or B but it all comes down to budget.engtaz
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geeez...just call me "dorothy" and spank me.
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Do yourself a favor and buy a real amplifier, Carver is for old people and hobos.
Hmmm...55, haven't shaved in 6 mos, sported a broken front tooth for awhile...might be somethin' in that statment.
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well, hell...I just walked over to my Rotel dealer and had the young salesman carry back an amp to my car (old men should not carry such heavy objects). Decent price, and it's new....
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Did he carry the Rotel out on a stick slung over his shoulders wearing overalls?Do you hear that buzzing noise?
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NeilGabriel,
You trying to make me jealous. Congrats on your upgrading.engtaz
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NeilGabriel wrote: »well, hell...I just walked over to my Rotel dealer and had the young salesman carry back an amp to my car (old men should not carry such heavy objects). Decent price, and it's new....
Congrats!!! Way to pull the trigger.Michael
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Carver is good stuff.engtaz
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I've had no complaints with any of the Carver gear I've owned.
Hobo JoeI plan for the future. - F1Nut -
Shut up sonny, or I'll hit you with my cane!:rolleyes:Do yourself a favor and buy a real amplifier, Carver is for old people and hobos.
Carver gear is valued by many, and is currently gaining value more and more as we speak. I disagree with your statement, honestly. If one knows what they are doing in creating synergy with their rig, then Carver is amazing. [I'm talking about Carver amps] Carver speak's speak for themselves, not all, but you know the ones I'm talkin' about.
I don't know what you run in your rig dorokusai, but all rigs and brands do different things sonically. It just comes down to different sound, or reproduction of sound. Different strokes for different folks. It does come down to price or budget and for those that don't have 18,000.00 to spend on an amp, Carver fits right in with the sonic characteristics that one would want to achieve for pennies on the dollar compared to the rediculously priced gear available on the market.
Yes, I am a Carver fan so I may have a biased opinion as far as you are concerned, but I am a fan for a reason and I am not alone.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Especially when hooked up to a class A source.:D~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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Treitz3,
Mark is a great guy, in fact, he is having my love child later this year. He just can't hear is all.
Mark is well versed in all things audio as well as Carver gear....I respect his opinon, just don't always agree with it.
He's just being controversial cuz that's just how he rolls.
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Kuul, Kuul, Kuul. I'm still new around these parts. I don't know you guys (yet).:D
Time will tell........~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
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Kuul, Kuul, Kuul. I'm still new around these parts. I don't know you guys (yet).:D
Time will tell........
Doro is a great guy man...I got a lot of advise from him so far, and the Nad he sold me was cherry... -
Do yourself a favor and buy a real amplifier, Carver is for old people and hobos.
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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.
Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
