Carver TFM-35X worth $200???

quezwood
quezwood Posts: 10
edited February 2009 in Electronics
I have the chance to pick up the Carver TFM-35X for $200 local from the original owner.

Do you think it is worth it? Does anybody have any experience with this amp?

I plan to pair it with my rti12's.

Thanks!
Mains - Polk RTI-12 (cherry)
Center - Polk CSI-5 (cherry)
Surrounds - Polk FXI-5 (black)
LFE Sub - Velodyne DPS-12
Main Amplifier - Carver TFM-35x
AVR - Denon AVR-987
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,144
    edited May 2008
    You're asking if an amp is worth $200.00???
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • quezwood
    quezwood Posts: 10
    edited May 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    You're asking if an amp is worth $200.00???


    Yes, that's what I am trying to find out.
    Mains - Polk RTI-12 (cherry)
    Center - Polk CSI-5 (cherry)
    Surrounds - Polk FXI-5 (black)
    LFE Sub - Velodyne DPS-12
    Main Amplifier - Carver TFM-35x
    AVR - Denon AVR-987
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited May 2008
    quezwood wrote: »
    I have the chance to pick up the Carver TFM-35X for $200 local from the original owner.

    Do you think it is worth it? Does anybody have any experience with this amp?

    I plan to pair it with my rti12's.

    Thanks!

    Yes....
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited May 2008
    Tell us where they are at and whoever is closest will relieve you of this decision! :D
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • quezwood
    quezwood Posts: 10
    edited May 2008
    avguytx wrote: »
    Tell us where they are at and whoever is closest will relieve you of this decision! :D


    Thank you all for your input. Time to buy and ask for mercy later from the wife :)
    Mains - Polk RTI-12 (cherry)
    Center - Polk CSI-5 (cherry)
    Surrounds - Polk FXI-5 (black)
    LFE Sub - Velodyne DPS-12
    Main Amplifier - Carver TFM-35x
    AVR - Denon AVR-987
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited May 2008
    I'd rather ask for forgiveness than permission. :cool:
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited May 2008
    Buy It NOW!
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,144
    edited May 2008
    quezwood wrote: »
    Yes, that's what I am trying to find out.

    Come on, $200.00 for any working amp is dirt cheap. Just keep in mind that you often get what you pay for.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,563
    edited May 2008
    Cee, ceeeee! That is, unless the seller has no clue.
    ~ 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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2008
    Well, Quezwood,, did you get it,,,and how does it sound?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited May 2008
    Heckgive me the address and phone number Ill but it jeaaashhhh Ive made my mind up
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
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  • brabus420
    brabus420 Posts: 38
    edited May 2008
    Wow. That is a great deal. I had a TFM-35 and then later a pair of TFM-45's which I've subsequently and regrettably sold. They are great sounding amps and the analog meters look especially 'cool'. Check the meter lights as they often go out but can be replaced by diyer for cheap. Good luck and let us know how it ya like.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2008
    avguytx wrote: »
    I'd rather ask for forgiveness than permission. :cool:

    I'd rather ask for a beer.. :p
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited May 2008
    But I've already got the beer. ;)
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • quezwood
    quezwood Posts: 10
    edited May 2008
    Picked it up. Has a few scratches on the case, it's missing the rack handles, and the lights are out.

    But it works. I still have not had a chance to crank it up because of the misses.

    I will report back later with results.
    Mains - Polk RTI-12 (cherry)
    Center - Polk CSI-5 (cherry)
    Surrounds - Polk FXI-5 (black)
    LFE Sub - Velodyne DPS-12
    Main Amplifier - Carver TFM-35x
    AVR - Denon AVR-987
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2008
    Congrats :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited May 2008
    I got my light fixed for 30.00 bucks and got two spare lamps, also handles are available for cheap. You can still buy face plates and paint the case to make it all brand new !!!
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,665
    edited May 2008
    Congrats, great find and great price.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,563
    edited May 2008
    Did somebody say beer? :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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  • burnt0013
    burnt0013 Posts: 1
    edited February 2009
    Buy it before I do!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,264
    edited February 2009
    burnt0013 wrote: »
    Buy it before I do!


    Glad you're on it if the OP doesn't buy...............I mean after about 10 months I'm sure it's still available :D
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,665
    edited February 2009
    old thread
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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