AMP's power

Phoenix
Phoenix Posts: 12
edited May 2009 in Troubleshooting
I have an older Caver amp that is running my speakers (RTI10's) but I do not think they are getting the power they should. My question is - is there a way to check to see how much power the carver is pushing to the speakers. I forget the model off hand but it is suppose to be 200wpc at 8omhs.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited May 2009
    Knowing the model will help. Why, if you don't mind me asking, are you questioning the output power?
    ~ 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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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited May 2009
    Does it hum through the speakers when the source is turned all the way down?
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  • Phoenix
    Phoenix Posts: 12
    edited May 2009
    The amp is model M-1.0t and should push 200wpc, it is bi-amped with my denon avr-988. Together they should puch 310wpc to the front left and right speaker. The problem is that when I bi-amp the denon using the sur-backs at only 220wpc the sound stage is bigger and the bass is tighter, this is why I want to know if I can find out how much power the carver is truly pushing to the speakers.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited May 2009
    The M1.0t should power that speaker with no issues whatsoever just by itself. I'm questioning how you have it hooked up right now. Try, if you will, just hooking the M1.0t up to the speakers. That should solve your issues.....unless there is something wrong with the amplifier.
    ~ 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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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited May 2009
    The M1.0t has an EXTREMELY conservative rating. Probably more on the order of 350 wpc in actuality.
    TNRabbit
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  • bassfann
    bassfann Posts: 151
    edited May 2009
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    The M1.0t has an EXTREMELY conservative rating. Probably more on the order of 350 wpc in actuality.

    definately,carver amps are way underrated
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited May 2009
    That amp most likey going to need some service. It being near 20 years old the caps will be needing replace. Bob Carver and Rita Helm have started a repair shop in WA to repair all Carver and Sunfire amps. Here is what they posted on the Carver site:

    Rita's Vintage Audio Repair
    1920 Bickford Ave.
    Snohomish, WA 98290
    360-568-4700
    ritasvintageaudio@gmail.com

    Our Charges:

    $175.00 Flat Fee
    $175.00 for active drivers ONLY if it needs it
    $75.00 for passive drivers ONLY if it needs it
    $75.00 for tech labor time on unit over 3hrs.
    $ 20.00 ONLY IF box & packing material are needed or wanted.
    Customer pays Shipping & Handling both ways.
    We ship UPS Ground for return UNLESS customer chooses otherwise, also we insure for $999.00 for return.
    Please include all contact info when shipping to us. We will not ship your unit back until we receive payment.
    Billing will occur at the time of return shipment. Please include the best time to contact you for payment.
    We warranty any work We performed for one year.

    Any questions please feel free to call.
    P.S. Occasionally Mr. Carver finds time to drop by & we can get him to sign units!:-"

    Thank You,
    Lisa Selph
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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