If you had a question for Mr. Bob Carver....

treitz3
treitz3 Posts: 19,029
edited October 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
If you had a question for Mr. Bob Carver, what would it be? Serious questions will be answered by the man himself. Just thought that I would throw it out there for any Polk Forum members. FYI, he will be attending this year's Carverfest and will be hosting a Q&A session to answer any questions that you may have.

This is NOT a joke!

You have until September 5th to ask your questions and please keep in mind that some questions may hold proprietary information, therefore it may not be able to be answered.
~ 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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Why the hell did you put your name on Sunfire gear?
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2008
    He indicated in a recent TAS interview that D-Class amps could never sound good as they are today because of some issue easily explained by physics. I want to know his explanation.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited August 2008
    If I could get a TRUE answer for my question that would be awesome, but I dont think he could answer my question without bias.



    Back in the heyday of monster speakers and experimenting with " Super " imaging.....did he think he had the better implementation with his electronics based Sonic Holography technology, or did he feel Polk had a better implementation with their speaker based SDA technology ?



    I think if we could shoot some truth serum into the man, THAT would be an awesome discussion. :D Hell, it would be fun to give some of that same serum to Mr. Polk and hear what he had to say.

    I LOVE all my new Carver stuff on pure functionality, but I keep the Sonic Holography circuits turned off on my C-16 even when NOT using them with Polk speakers.

    I honestly think Polk had the better technology and implementation ( I would/will say the same thing on the Carver forum as well :p )
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2008
    Yes. Ask him if he has seen your boy Ray's 12 year old schoolgirl act. If not, he ought to be real impressed.
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  • lakesailor
    lakesailor Posts: 319
    edited August 2008
    I would ask him about the infamous “Carver challenge” and if he could do it over again; what would he do differently?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited August 2008
    Good question. Thanks for your input!
    ~ 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: 19,029
    edited August 2008
    Any other questions? You have until Sept. 5th........
    ~ 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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    I would like to ask how he feels about the whole SH/SDA thing?
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited August 2008
    1. What is your favorite tube pre-

    2. Have you ever owned or listened to the polk sdas
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited August 2008
    Thank you Ben, good question. It will be interesting to hear his thoughts.
    ~ 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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Can you video the look on his face?
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited August 2008
    Yes, to answer your question. He will be videotaped with all legitimate questions. That's a legit question.
    ~ 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: 13,077
    edited September 2008
    My question would be:

    When Carver made the Silver Seven tube amps, according to an interview in Stereophile at the time, he didn't expect to sell many of them and lo and behold, the demand for them was very high.

    Would he consider building, as a production model, another statement tube amp and, if so, how would it differ from the Silver Seven.

    #2

    Back when Carver was building the transfer function modified amps (the ones that matche the transfer function of other, more exotic, amps) what was the null point that was achieved in production.....and did that null stay pretty consistent over time.


    Thanks,

    BDT
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited September 2008
    Sweeeeeeet!
    ~ 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: 19,029
    edited September 2008
    Ok, last chance to ask him a question. After today, you have lost your chance.
    ~ 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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2008
    I'll post something tomorrow then.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2008
    Bob, why did I sell my AL-III's?
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited September 2008
    Hi Bob
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited September 2008
    Where are you now?
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited September 2008
    do you have any tubes you wanna sell
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2008
    1. Can PCC88/7DJ8 tubes be used safely in your Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube preamp?

    2. Was there a particular preamp inm ind that you modeled the Classic Tube Pre after?

    DC
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2008
    I believe you're a couple days too late DC.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2008
    ....doh

    DC
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,851
    edited September 2008
    Well did Bob address any of the above ??
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2008
    One question to Bob carver?

    "Can I be in your Will?"
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2008
    All questions in before the deadline were answered. We hope to have YouTube video up in about a week. CarverFest '08 was a BLAST!
    TNRabbit
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    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2008
    Carverfest was absolutely great. The people that came were great. Bob Carver was the man. Very nice and answered any and all questions.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • dyeraudio
    dyeraudio Posts: 22
    edited October 2008
    Lasareath.....was this you???

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    Carver CT-29V pre, TFM-45 amp, SD/a 490t Vacuum Tube CD, LINN Keilidh speakers, PS Audio Statement cableing, APC power, Vibra-Cones
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