Just a tube amp trial balloon...

nooshinjohn
nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
edited February 2009 in Vintage Speakers
Hi guys...

:)Wanted to see if there is any interest in having a limited (10 sets or less)matched pair of monoblock tube amps made exclusively to power The SDA line of speakers... I am not selling or offering to sell anything... I am in contact with a guy that has the ability to create works of art that will be custom built to take advantage of the full capabilities of the SDA...:D

If there is interest perhaps we as a group can do something. These amps will probably be among the most desired amps of all time...........:cool:
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited February 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Hi guys...

    :)Wanted to see if there is any interest in having a limited (10 sets or less)matched pair of monoblock tube amps made exclusively to power The SDA line of speakers... I am not selling or offering to sell anything... I am in contact with a guy that has the ability to create works of art that will be custom built to take advantage of the full capabilities of the SDA...:D

    If there is interest perhaps we as a group can do something. These amps will probably be among the most desired amps of all time...........:cool:

    Interest - sure

    What is this feature that will take advantage of SDA?

    Got any idea of the cost?

    Specs?

    Who is this builder?

    VERY thin on information if you want serious interest.

    Russ
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    info is very thin... I understand that. I dont want to get ahead of the horse on this to much. I will be talking to him again soon and when I do I will be able to give more details
    Sufice to say that they will be the stuff of legend. for now I only need to be able to show there is interest in such a project. specs will be more than commensurate with the needs of the speaker. As far as the builder... Imagine being able to commission Michelangelo to paint YOUR house... More details will follow but for now just need to see if there are at least five of us wanting to do this.... there are a couple people on this forum that know who I have been talking to... please say nothing about who he is until I can be a bit more specific on details...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2009
    Since when was shopping for a tube amp capable of driving SDA's difficult?
    "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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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited February 2009
    I am in...I am in...oh, no no, I am out...:D

    Just kidding there. I know it's gonna be a Great Stuff. Only the PRICE is a matter. :)

    I seriously want to be in. Keep us posted, John!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    not the point... uniquely designed for is more to the point and by whom. They will be designed to our needs as a group, exclusive to Polk Forum Members only
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Hobbyguy
    Hobbyguy Posts: 317
    edited February 2009
    hmmm....would they work with my SDA-1Bs?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2009
    Dude let them know who it is. If it falls through no big deal. I know the designer is capable of delivering the goods.
    Ben
    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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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    They will work with all SDA that can handle the power. because each will be build for your personal needs
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    OK... for Ben I will do so, but this is very early to do so... BOB CARVER!!! I have asked him but have not gotten word from him, thats why I wanted the info, so when I speak with him again I can let him know numbers and he can price things accordingly
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Hobbyguy
    Hobbyguy Posts: 317
    edited February 2009
    Interested! (Of course pending price)
    Richard
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited February 2009
    I figured that much, not much of a secret nooshinjohn

    have you any idea what the cost would be,

    why does BC care about us Polk freaks anyway?
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    he like audio freeks... no idea yet on cost
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2009
    Well from what I gathered from info I received about this project is that he may be able to do some serious tube work here. Folks are understanding that it is a one off dual mono strap-able design that will work very nicely with SDA's. Bob is one of the guys like MP that truly loves audio:) I know for a fact there are plenty of guys that I know are craving more quality tube watts for SDA's.
    Ben
    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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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited February 2009
    I'm craving some 48" ribbons for my Silver Amazings
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    do a craigslist search for carver... I found some just dont remember where
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited February 2009
    hoosier21 wrote: »
    I'm craving some 48" ribbons for my Silver Amazings

    DaveS and Toy Maker from Carver Forum can't help you fix the old ones? I don't know it's still available but the linky is below for 48" ribbon on Craigslist.

    http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ele/968195886.html
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited February 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    DaveS and Toy Maker from Carver Forum can't help you fix the old ones? I don't know it's still available but the linky is below for 48" ribbon on Craigslist.

    http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ele/968195886.html

    expired ad, I don't have any ribbons to repair, got "a deal" on a pair less the ribbons
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited February 2009
    Oh...Sh#tttttt

    The search result was there when I found it. I even read it and look at the story. The seller said that he got this old new stock ribbon under warranty from the seller he bought it from.

    I think the link was expired when u try to send email to the seller and bounced back. Now, the link was taken down by craigslist and no longer works. I guess the guys from Carver forum may have a solution for you since I think Toy Maker has ability to create ribbons close to the ones came with ALS.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    try craigslist cincinati ohio
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited February 2009
    thanks, only one and local only...

    back to tube amp discussion

    give us some more details when you have them
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    will do.... it would appear I have at least 5...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2009
    http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ele/1010255745.htm

    Russ, not too far away from me; I could pick it up and store it/ship it if interested.

    Edit: not sure why the link is not working, but the ad is there on Cincinnati's Craiglist.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited February 2009
    These are the tube amps that Bob Carver has been building lately. I have listened to them and can say they sound very good.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&item=180315426456

    No affiliation and not interested.

    made exclusively to power The SDA line of speakers...

    That's a bit over the top.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2009
    I would also be in and could think of nothing cooler. I love Bob Carver and would love to meet him! Those amps look pretty sweet given the ad, but that must mean we are talking 5K range?

    Since you've been talking to Bob, does that mean you live up here in the land of Carver?
    Jake
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited February 2009
    hoosier21 wrote: »
    I'm craving some 48" ribbons for my Silver Amazings

    Contact Dave thru this link. I think he has some 48" ribbon housings and can supply you with pricing for remanufactured ribbons and availability.

    http://www.carveraudio.com/ribbonrepair.htm
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2009
    Well,wouldn't you know it,I just received a tube amp. yesterday and am quite happy at the moment.

    My little CRS's don't need that kinda power anyway,but they do look interesting
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2009
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    My little CRS's don't need that kinda power anyway...

    That's not true... :D
    Jake
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited February 2009
    I might be depending on the price. Besides I have to see where this thread is going suscribed.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,211
    edited February 2009
    Count me in as interested. Tell Bob I said "Hi" when you talk to him next and that were looking forward to this year's Carverfest.

    Heiney, Dave has what you need. Just give him a jingle. PM me if you want his phone #.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited February 2009
    awesome... that makes a tad more than five... I left a message for him via phone and email... we will see what happens next
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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