I got my Carver M 1.5t back from Bobs shop

zarrdoss
zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
edited July 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
I just got this back a few days ago from Bobs repair shop and Rita did an awesome job on it! this amp kicks ****, and Bob himself signed it! I used to have the Carver Cube and this is much better. The only downside is a nat-**** hum that goes through the tweets but even a whisper and you cannot tell its present. it was not as bad with the LS 90,s but it makes that up in clarity. The Rotel 990 is real close, maybe after it breaks in some more as it was new. I got this ear splitting loud and only got the second set of led to flicker, this has some serious power. So anyone with vintage Carver gear that needs repairing be sure and give Rita a call 425-530-9557.:D
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited June 2009
    Good to hear. I am sending off a TFM 55 to get repaired.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited June 2009
    great to hear. I am thinking of sending My Sunfire in for a refresh as well...
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2009
    That is great Bob Carver is involved with repairs of his equipment. I have some questions about the hum you mentioned. Did it occur before you sent it in for repair? Does the hum get louder as the volume increases? Is it still apparent? Or was it just new equipment jitters?
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited June 2009
    before it was like an electric razor it was loud and now it is just a very faint hum thats barely noticeable and seems to be getting even fainter, it could be my cables or something in my electrical and it has always been the same level regardless of volume. My power supply was off by 4v that could have damaged my speakers if left unprepared.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2009
    Great to hear. Congrats
    engtaz

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited June 2009
    Ok Kevin, soon i am going to have to come up your way again, and you need to come down to my side of town to hear the 1.2tl's.

    Congrats man.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited June 2009
    Every Carver amp I've ever owned has that "real faint buzz" at the speakers. It is a constant volume, and does not increase with rotation of the volume knob. I have to put my ears right up to the ribbons in order to hear the buzz. I believe they are all operating properly and the buzz is an artifact of the design.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited June 2009
    George Grand wrote: »
    Every Carver amp I've ever owned has that "real faint buzz" at the speakers. It is a constant volume, and does not increase with rotation of the volume knob. I have to put my ears right up to the ribbons in order to hear the buzz. I believe they are all operating properly and the buzz is an artifact of the design.

    It has to be, Rita went through it really well and made it like new again and said everything was measured and in orig factory specs. She even did some upgrades.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited June 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Ok Kevin, soon i am going to have to come up your way again, and you need to come down to my side of town to hear the 1.2tl's.

    Congrats man.

    Thank you, sure thing Larry just let me know what day works for you!
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited June 2009
    How long did it take to get the repairs done?
    I sent my TFM 45 to her last week and I was just wondering what kind of turn around to expect.

    I cant wait to get it back:D
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited June 2009
    jerryj12 wrote: »
    How long did it take to get the repairs done?
    I sent my TFM 45 to her last week and I was just wondering what kind of turn around to expect.

    I cant wait to get it back:D

    total time from door to door was just over three weeks but they had issues with their billing and it sat for about a week just waiting to be shipped.
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited June 2009
    I also have a 1.5t I may sent to them to have freshened up. Its kinda scratched up but still plays well. Not sure if its worth the money yet.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2009
    jerryj12 wrote: »
    How long did it take to get the repairs done?
    I sent my TFM 45 to her last week and I was just wondering what kind of turn around to expect.

    I cant wait to get it back:D

    Hey,, I'd like some credit for the Wright,and the hook up for the 9T's,,,I must really be a nice guy,,,no matter what the "others say" :rolleyes:

    Rock on Jerry.
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited June 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    Hey,, I'd like some credit for the Wright,and the hook up for the 9T's,,,I must really be a nice guy,,,no matter what the "others say" :rolleyes:

    Rock on Jerry.

    Hehe, George, You my friend are the man :D
    I do love my new equipment, the tube and SS combo is incredible.
    When I grow up I may have a couple of those sexy tube amps like you have.:D
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2009
    Jerry,, at the rate that you are going,you'll zip by me before the year is done.Here is my prediction,, next up for you will be a source,,,then not long after,,I see a tube amp coming your way. :cool:
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited June 2009
    You mean to tell me my "Emotiva" does not have tubes in it? :D
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  • TSWisla
    TSWisla Posts: 446
    edited July 2009
    I sent my 1.5t to Rita as well. When I got it back, I heard the buzz in the right channel. I called her up and she said that it has something to do with the placement of something on the board. It does not get louder with the volume. I was worried that she was pulling my leg, but I feel better now that someone else has the same issue.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    TSWisla wrote: »
    I sent my 1.5t to Rita as well. When I got it back, I heard the buzz in the right channel. I called her up and she said that it has something to do with the placement of something on the board. It does not get louder with the volume. I was worried that she was pulling my leg, but I feel better now that someone else has the same issue.

    I have exactly the same issue with mine. but don't really notice it unless you stick your head up to the speaker.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited July 2009
    My TFM-25 has a faint hiss right up at the speakers (left and right) that doesn't increase with volume. Like George Grand said, I think it's typical for Carver. I can't hear it in my listening chair.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited July 2009
    Have any of you guys asked if they can make modifications to eliminate the noise?
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Have any of you guys asked if they can make modifications to eliminate the noise?

    On the return shipping a couple of caps got stress cracks in the solder and the left channel cut out altogether and when I called Rita she knew what it was right away. If anyone would know it would be her or Ben maybe. I re- soldered the caps on both sides that she tolled me to and it got noticeably better, but did not go completely away. When I put my ear to the speakers with all my amps they make some sort of hiss or faint buzz.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    This is why I stay clear of carver amps. Seems to be a big problem.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    this is my second, it sounds excellent but sure had it's share of problems but it is 20 years old.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2009
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    but it is 20 years old.
    I've had over 10+ adcom amps and never had to send one to the repair shop. Not saying the Carvers don't sound great but if I got one I would wonder when it was going to take a crap.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited July 2009
    TSWisla wrote: »
    I sent my 1.5t to Rita as well. When I got it back, I heard the buzz in the right channel. I called her up and she said that it has something to do with the placement of something on the board. It does not get louder with the volume. I was worried that she was pulling my leg, but I feel better now that someone else has the same issue.

    I have a TFM 45 and 55X. A slight buzz that is noticable only when your ear is 2 inches away from the tweeter is normal. You should have it on both channels.

    SOmething is wrong if you get it on only one channel.

    Rolland serviced my 55x and will be doing my 45 in the next week or 2.

    Less than 2 weeks turnaround. I bought the 55x on ebay as a repair/parts and it was rough. Came back from Rollands in excellent shape and sounding great.
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited July 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I've had over 10+ adcom amps and never had to send one to the repair shop. Not saying the Carvers don't sound great but if I got one I would wonder when it was going to take a crap.

    The caps that were installed carver amps have a life span of about 20 years. Well that is the case with most cases caps in amps.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    I have a TFM 45 and 55X. A slight buzz that is noticable only when your ear is 2 inches away from the tweeter is normal. You should have it on both channels.

    SOmething is wrong if you get it on only one channel. (Quote from thsmith)


    I have it in both but sounds slightly more defined in the right< Rita said it is normal for My amp, As I said all my amps do it and I have Adcom Rotel Carver Sonance and each channel hissing or whatever is a little different from left to right
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,244
    edited July 2009
    I get no hissing at all with my Adcom or XPA-3.

    Kevin you need to make a road trip, I really want you to hear these 1.2tl's.

    The work Ben did is fantastic.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    I have a TFM 45 and 55X. A slight buzz that is noticable only when your ear is 2 inches away from the tweeter is normal. You should have it on both channels.

    SOmething is wrong if you get it on only one channel.

    Rolland serviced my 55x and will be doing my 45 in the next week or 2.

    Less than 2 weeks turnaround. I bought the 55x on ebay as a repair/parts and it was rough. Came back from Rollands in excellent shape and sounding great.
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I get no hissing at all with my Adcom or XPA-3.

    Kevin you need to make a road trip, I really want you to hear these 1.2tl's.

    The work Ben did is fantastic.

    Will do we will have to plan that sometime, from what I hear ben is da man! I am building another 2 channel rig in the basement and so far sounds frigging awesome.
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited July 2009
    I have no buzz or hiss out of any of my Carver TFM amps.
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