Carver m-4.0t

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited November 2008
    I love my M4.0T. Everyone hears music differently. Listen and make your our opinion of it. I don't think it will disappoint you. Have you got it yet????

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2008
    You do one helluva job of misleading yourself, DUUUUUDE.

    You got nothing but good solid advice here, and had no idea how to interpret it. Cry on somebody else's shoulder. You bought what I consider to be a great amp. I have used one continuously for 20 years now. But you're (do you understand "you're" when it's not spelled U'r?) firmly convinced it's not for you and you haven't even touched it yet. More power to you pal.
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2008
    engtaz wrote: »
    I love my M4.0T. Everyone hears music differently. Listen and make your our opinion of it. I don't think it will disappoint you. Have you got it yet????

    engtaz
    no ..not tet,I will get it next week.....:D
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2008
    George Grand wrote: »
    You do one helluva job of misleading yourself, DUUUUUDE.

    You got nothing but good solid advice here, and had no idea how to interpret it. Cry on somebody else's shoulder. You bought what I consider to be a great amp. I have used one continuously for 20 years now. But you're (do you understand "you're" when it's not spelled U'r?) firmly convinced it's not for you and you haven't even touched it yet. More power to you pal.

    No offense dude....lol..:p...anyway thanks for u'r help:D
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2008
    Trust me pink...

    Goerge has nothing, if not solid advise...

    He knows his ****, and he know those amps very well..

    Let`s not get off to a bad start that could be a wealth of help and knowledge


    Just my .02

    "Cary" on
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited November 2008
    When it comes to Carver, he is he who knows.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited December 2008
    So how does it sound?
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    edited December 2008
    Twin 1.0t driving my rt-12's sound awesome. If you have a chance to get it at a good price do it the resale value is high for these amps so no worries if you don't like it.
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited December 2008
    curved wrote: »
    So how does it sound?

    I am getting on Dec.03.2008....I will post the result...:D
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited December 2008
    I think you will love it.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited December 2008
    Alright guys finaly got the Carver M4.0T today..sound fantastic,very clean power and much better than Carver M-500T on upper and Mid but at the low I think M-500T hit little harder with depth...which I am not complaining and Amp looks excellent almost brand new...now question?Should I biAmp with Carver M1.5T(Low)? And let Carver M4.0T handled (High and Mid)?
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2008
    I dont think your mains are so power hungry that biampig the Carvers is needed. Just roll with the 4.0 for a while before you make any changes. it takes timre to fully acclimate to a new piece of gear sometimes, to where what you think is lower bass really isnt lower bass.

    patience young padawan, patience
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    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited December 2008
    Well, that's up to you. Give the 4.0t some time and enjoy it before you go changing it up. We'll still be here when and if you want to go that route. Congrat's on your new toy.
    ~ 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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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited December 2008
    I was listening Kenny G for a while..Carver M4.0T sounded much better than Carver M-500T not to mention cleaner too...
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • mewisemagic
    mewisemagic Posts: 194
    edited December 2008
    if you don't mind telling, where did you buy it? and how much did it cost. oh yeah, glad you like it:D
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited December 2008
    mewisemagic wrote: »
    if you don't mind telling, where did you buy it? and how much did it cost. oh yeah, glad you like it:D

    E-Bay.....$520.00...:o
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited December 2008
    Pinktulip7 wrote: »
    I was listening Kenny G for a while..Carver M4.0T sounded much better than Carver M-500T not to mention cleaner too...

    Don't forget to thank George for his advice in all things Carver.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • RichP714
    RichP714 Posts: 45
    edited December 2008
    Pinktulip7 wrote: »
    I was listening Kenny G for a while..Carver M4.0T sounded much better than Carver M-500T not to mention cleaner too...
    If the M-500t has a weakness, it's in the bass. On the bench, the dynamic power kind of sags a bit. That's one of the reasons I got into modifying these amps; give them tighter control over cone motion (current sourcing).

    Here's what I've measured re the M-500t:

    Rating
    Stock
    Mk II

    Power
    8 ohms
    251watts <0.15% THD
    395 watts <0.15% THD
    4 ohms
    330 watts <0.15% THD
    420 watts <0.15% THD

    At Clipping
    8 ohms
    270 watts
    410 watts
    4 ohms
    350 watts
    490 watts

    Dynamic
    8 ohms
    380 watts
    520 watts
    4 ohms
    470 watts
    920 watts
    2 ohms
    412 watts
    1214 watts

    After the Mod, the M-500t has much tighter bass
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