Carver tfm 42 for lsi9's

Flash!
Flash! Posts: 28
edited January 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
Anybody know if this is a good amp. I have the opportunity to buy a used one. Its about a 7 outa 10 condition wise. Have not heard it. What should i listen for when trying it out. It will power two lsi9's. Is it still made. Do you think its too old and will break down on me. Will it run the 4ohm lsi's. Sorry for all the ???'s. I am new to using a seperate amp to receiver. Thanks guys.
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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
    edited January 2009
    I owned the TFM 45 version which is the same as a 42, but with meters instead of LED's. It never had a problem with my SRS's and I would expect it to drive the 9's with no problems.
    Main System: Polk SDA SRS 1.2 Speakers, Sunfire Signature 600~two Amp, Carver C-16 Preamp, Carver TX-11b Tuner, Marantz 6350Q TT, Philips CDR-775 Recorder, Teac V-707RX Cassette Deck, Signal Cable Double Run Speaker Cable

    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

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  • Flash!
    Flash! Posts: 28
    edited January 2009
    cool! Thanks, I gotta go get it im gonna offer $275 out the door.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2009
    $275.00 is a great price for that amp! If it ever needs repair you can send it to Bob Carver himself to be fixed for a flat fee of $175.00 + shipping both ways. Ph. (425) 530-9557
    http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7093
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  • Flash!
    Flash! Posts: 28
    edited January 2009
    thanks, for the info. I will keep that in mind if the amp needs some work.
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  • Stupify
    Stupify Posts: 21
    edited January 2009
    If you don't end up buying it let me know how I can
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2009
    275? thats a no brainer. even a complete break down and repair puts about at market value for those things.

    I used a Carver m4.0t (same amplifer in a different case) with the LSi9's. you will not be dissapointed, trust me.
    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.

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    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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  • TSWisla
    TSWisla Posts: 446
    edited January 2009
    I run my SDA 1c on a tfm-35 and it is excellent. Ran it side by side with an Adcom 5802 and everyone there agreed that the tfm was superior.
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