Carver Amazings

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited January 2008
    You gotta be kidding me! Those things have been for sale for forever. Oh well, I'll keep my eye out for you. I can't believe after all this time it came down to a matter of hours!
    ~ 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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    You gotta be kidding me! Those things have been for sale for forever. Oh well, I'll keep my eye out for you. I can't believe after all this time it came down to a matter of hours!

    Yeah I know, I suck at life, but I wasn't comfortable making the investment without talking to you fine people first. Now that I've been set straight, I'll nab the next quality pair I see.
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited January 2008
    Kinda pricey. But they sure look pretty.http://cgi.ebay.com/SOPHISTICATED-CARVER-AMAZING-SPEAKER-SILVER-EDITION_W0QQitemZ200189011467QQihZ010QQcategoryZ14993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    del44 wrote: »
    Kinda pricey. But they sure look pretty.http://cgi.ebay.com/SOPHISTICATED-CARVER-AMAZING-SPEAKER-SILVER-EDITION_W0QQitemZ200189011467QQihZ010QQcategoryZ14993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    Yup saw those, but GA is kinda far . . .
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2008
    15 minutes from me,,let me know if I can help.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited January 2008
    They also have the "crinkled" ribbon, unlike the pair discussed. This does have that ECS-U unit I was talking about on the tele......

    Patience is always a virtue, but also remember that this is a club with benefits to members in good standing. If it comes down to it, "things" can be worked out for you. ;)
    ~ 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
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited January 2008
    george daniel wrote: »
    15 minutes from me,,let me know if I can help.
    Whoops, missed this post....see what I mean! :D Good on ya' George!
    ~ 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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    They also have the "crinkled" ribbon, unlike the pair discussed. This does have that ECS-U unit I was talking about on the tele......

    Patience is always a virtue, but also remember that this is a club with benefits to members in good standing. If it comes down to it, "things" can be worked out for you. ;)

    Well that's good to hear. I think I will wait to see what may come about. In the meantime I will enjoy my adagios and keep my eyes open to a'gon and ebay.

    I've also joined the Carver forum to see what I can learn over there.
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited January 2008
    nm4710 wrote: »
    Since there seem to be a lot of people with knowledge on the ALs let me ask a question that I've been trying to get answered for years...we have an old set of ALIII+ that sound fantastic. They're currently in a room where they are being used for Theater and music. Any suggestions for a center channel that would sound even remotely similar? I know the AL's aren't designed for HT however they do take up a lot of space and it would be hard to have both the AL's and another set of speakers for HT.

    Thanks

    Believe or not, an excellent center channel which uses a kapton ribbon that is a good audio match (I used it with my Amazings when I owned them) is the HTD Level 3 center channel:

    http://www.htd.com/cabinet-speakers/center-channel-speakers/Level-THREE-Center-Channel-Speaker

    Most would never consider these because they "don't cost enough!". They are actually very well made and built and really blend well with the kapton ribbon the Carver uses. Just my two cents from actual experience.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    Not a bad suggestion at all.
    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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited January 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/analysisaudio2/omikron.html

    This looks like fun . . . anyone had the pleasure?

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    I was reading about those a little while ago....remind me of Apogee. They are definately proud of them too.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • saraburr
    saraburr Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    Hey, I have a pair of these speakers I want to sell, last night I started researching and found your forum. They are Carver Oak Plat IV LF- nothing wrong with them, we use them and they sound great, just looking to get something much smaller. Any idea what the price for them should be? Thanks, Sara (Raleigh NC)
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    PM sent.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited January 2008
    Saraburr, welcome to the forum. These are the Silver Edition MKIV's correct?
    ~ 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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    What kind of shape are they in? Are you the original owner?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2008
    Saraburr,, welcome to the forum,,I'm sure that you will get a warm welcome,,as always--:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    God, I am so bad at welcoming people. Glad you made it . . . now tell us something about those speakers please.
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  • saraburr
    saraburr Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    As I may have already given away, I know very little about speakers so bear with me- They are the platinum edition, from what you guys say in the posts, they must be the mark IV-they've got the three round dials: bass, hi frequency, upper mid range... they are oak, my boyfriend got them from his brother who bought them new, we are moving a few months so~ thought we'd sell them and get something you don't have to pick the apartment around. Of course, they sound great which makes us hesitate to sell them- they've never been repaired, we use 2 carver model silver 9 t amplifiers and a forte pre amp. and i just joined so i can't reply to private messages.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Are there any marks or scuffs? Tell us about the speakers. LEt's get your messages up to 25 and then we can PM.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited January 2008
    Yes, you have the MKIII or MKIV edition. Do the speakers have a 48" ribbon and 3 woofers, or a 60" ribbon and 4 woofers? This will let us know what model you have. I'm betting you have the 48" ribbon and 3 woofers.
    ~ 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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited January 2008
    If they are oak, they are Plats.

    The original CAL wasn't offered in Oak. I'm betting MkIV's with the dials in the back, those sound like MKIV's.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • saraburr
    saraburr Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    It says IV on the back- will post some lame cell phone pictures in a few minutes- no scuffs on either, front or back- I doubt they've ever been outside an airconditioned room. my boyfriend is extremely fastidious- he dusts! he vacuums! If i'd owned them they would be in much more raggedy shape. he mostly listens to classical and opera and has a great ear so I don't think there is any interior damage- no idea what the length of the ribbon would be.
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited January 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    If they are oak, they are Plats.

    The original CAL wasn't offered in Oak. I'm betting MkIV's with the dials in the back, those sound like MKIV's.

    BDT

    Actually, the Amazing Silvers did come in oak (3 12" woofers per side with a 48" ribbon). I had a pair of them once. But I don't believe the Silvers ever came in a Mark IV edition as the Platinums came in Original (2 30" ribbons) and II, III, and IV (which all had one 60" ribbon).
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited January 2008
    I'm 6' tall and my eyeballs are at the top of the 60" ribbon speaker. The Silver Edition would be at neck level if this helps.
    ~ 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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited January 2008
    No, I know the Silvers came in oak...

    I'm saying that the original version with (2) 30" ribbons per speak were never in Oak. The original wasn't ever 'Platinum' it was just the Carver Amazing Loudspeaker.

    The Silvers never had a MKIV designation. They were always just silvers.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2008
    just my .02 the Carver Amazings are a speaker you just have to try. very sensitive to room environment and what you use for amplification though.
    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
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited January 2008
    Agreed.

    The only thing that used to tick me off with the Carvers is that you'd get them all set up and sounding FANTASTIC. Next day, they wouldn't sound nearly as good for no explanable reason. Mine were that finnicky.
    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    tick tock tick tock . . . this is like waiting for the recess bell to ring.
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited January 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    No, I know the Silvers came in oak...

    I'm saying that the original version with (2) 30" ribbons per speak were never in Oak. The original wasn't ever 'Platinum' it was just the Carver Amazing Loudspeaker.

    The Silvers never had a MKIV designation. They were always just silvers.

    BDT

    Yup, I agree 100%. Never saw the first iteration in oak...
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited January 2008
    Hmmm. Interesting. I could have sworn that there was A MKIV Silver Edition.
    ~ 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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