Carver Platinum Amazings------600 local only

ohskigod
ohskigod Posts: 6,502
edited April 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Yep, you read that right. Carver Platinum Amazings 600 local pick up cash or money order (unless I know and really like you)

60" ribbons, 4 open baffle 12"s per channel. you aren't going to find a better speaker for 600 anywhere kids, so don't waste the google search. These speakers will impress the hell out of whoever visits your house.

priced for quick sale. Don't panic, I'm not money strapped....they have cosmetic issues 6 out of 10 or so. The covers are off and without grill cloth. I have cloth but never put it on.....the cloth is yours if you buy them.

also, one of the rear mounted crossover housings are loose. the crossover itself is fine and functions perfetly but some jackhole tried to lift the speaker from the little handles on the housing and cracked the wood holding it to the speaker. for a wood oriented guy, it's actually a real easy fix but since it didnt affect the speaker function in any way, my lazy **** never fixed it.

good news? the ribbons work great (the part you REALLY want to work right)
also, I changed 7 of the 8 12" drivers on the pair. I also have the new driver to replace the one I didnt. it comes with the speaker (i might even have 2, if I do, its your too)

I'll get pics up soon, but the long and short is.......awesome speakers that got some TLC from me while I owned them, but need more from a new owner on the cosmetic front (or be lazy **** like me and run em as is if you dont care, your call). the best sounding speaker I ever owned period. the AR9's come awfully close, dont ask me why I am keeping them and not the Plats, its a long story.

to reiterate, from a sonic standpoint, they work like a charm. ribbons = good, and new drivers? I must be out of my mind. obviously the price is firm.

I need to clear out my basement some, hence the quick sale price. exploit my laziness and malaise while you can folks
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.

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.

Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited March 2009
    where are you located for local pickup ?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2009
    won't last the night--good luck with the sale Lou,,:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2009
    North Jersey, Near Paterson (though not in paterson, so no kevlar needed ;) )
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    Bump for a sweet deal

    Too bad your not closer to Dallas, at that price I would buy them just to hear the sound. A long time friends just bought some maggies, I could taunt him with the Amazings:eek:
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited March 2009
    Do you know or really like me?
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

    Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2009
    enough to sell it for 600, just not enough to take a check (I meant that for the cash money order thing) :)
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2009
    Still available folks
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited March 2009
    Your KIDDING me!!!

    You FNG's want to get serious? This is IT. They will ROCK your world. I wouldn't let mine go for less than $1200, if I ever would at ALL, and he's offering these up for friggin HALF that?

    "There is no substitute for square surface radiating area and a real man's amp." - The venerable and honorable George Grand, of the Jersey Grands

    Take the covers off and show 'em what they're passin up, Brotha.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2009
    "A man has to do what a man ......"

    If I had the urge to make a choice between my 9's and Plats, I would go take a nap until the urge passed.

    Good luck Big!
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    I don't want this to happen again

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36883&d=1228487043
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2009
    you'll never get another shot at a speaker like this local bud :-)

    I enjoyed the hell out of them, it might be your turn. your wife will understand :D
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    I don't know anything about them but when the guys say they are great, I believe it. I'm even a member over at the Carver site :o
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2009
    Where were you 3 months ago?

    Best of luck with your sale!
    "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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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited March 2009
    PM sent.

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2009
    Officially on hold guys pending a deal w/ Hawkeye.

    I'm purposly not going to set these up for demo until...like...a day before he comes. don't wanna change my mind ;)
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • spwuinmk67
    spwuinmk67 Posts: 797
    edited March 2009
    If Hawkeye doesn't pick these up, I might be interested in picking these up for a friend.
    1993 Ford Ranger super cab:
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS
    MB Quart QSD216
    in need of amps and subs

    Home:
    52" Sharp Aquos
    PolkAudio Monitor 10's
    Harmon Kardon HK3375
    Xbox 360
    PolkAudio XM tuner

    Owner and co-designer of www.basicholdem.com
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    The hell with the friend get them for yourself.
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  • spwuinmk67
    spwuinmk67 Posts: 797
    edited March 2009
    haha, i got too much else goin on right now, i wish i could. he decided to pass on them though.
    1993 Ford Ranger super cab:
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS
    MB Quart QSD216
    in need of amps and subs

    Home:
    52" Sharp Aquos
    PolkAudio Monitor 10's
    Harmon Kardon HK3375
    Xbox 360
    PolkAudio XM tuner

    Owner and co-designer of www.basicholdem.com
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    I don't want this to happen again

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36883&d=1228487043

    Priceless :) daughter,,hugging mommy,, son looking down,, as if to say,,Dad,, WHY,,why did you spend the childrens school lunch money on that stuff,,,why,,why :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited March 2009
    Fortunately for me, my kids are making their own living now! However, there have been moments in the past where that applied to me :D

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    Priceless :) daughter,,hugging mommy,, son looking down,, as if to say,,Dad,, WHY,,why did you spend the childrens school lunch money on that stuff,,,why,,why :)

    I wish I had the camera when I told her I am considering buying these. Oh my what a rag!!!
    That is a funny picture and my favorite. We were in front of the house getting ready to go to the beach.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2009
    Buyer backed out, available again. 1 day then either they're going to the gon/ebay or I'm just keeping them.

    don't ask me to hold them, first one with cash takes em
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2009
    Scratch the above, I'm keeping them.
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited April 2009
    Big, you are the man.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2009
    you know the economy is bad when a guy is trying to hook polkies up with a set of Platinums for 600 bucks and can't do it. i'm officially a hoarder, screw yall :D

    got em hooked up now, they may no look too great, but they sound AWESOME!!!



    besides, a certain someone knows I own the best 2 sets of speakers one can have ;)
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited April 2009
    No ****. Good on ya!
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited April 2009
    Yo Antny!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2009
    Very glad to hear that.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    ohskigod wrote: »
    besides, a certain someone knows I own the best 2 sets of speakers one can have ;)
    And what's the other pair?
    "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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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2009
    AR9's
    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.

    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.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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