Bob Carver tubers on e-bay

george daniel
george daniel Posts: 12,096
edited January 2010 in Electronics
here's the link,, just an fyi
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stereo-tube-amplifiers-amps-Partridge-Gold-Lion-KT88_W0QQitemZ180448871518QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item2a0397445e
JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2009
    Why does he have Juan Valdez modeling the amp?
    "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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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited December 2009
    That's Bob:

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    TNRabbit
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited December 2009
    Face wrote: »
    Why does he have Juan Valdez modeling the amp?

    Ha ha ha!
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited December 2009
    beautiful .....amps....... oooo wth bobs beautiful too
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2009
    One of our own may be in the hunt for these.(not me)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    wow, that pic about killed me, funny as hell . . .
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited December 2009
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    That's Bob:

    !BiIF8Dg!Wk~$(KGrHqQH-D4EsLlol,FZBLNB25ejLw~~_3.JPG


    God Bless you, Bob. Still looking very healthy after so many years. No matter what they said abt your flame linear line ( just a joke) :D, you are a genius among others in the history of audio electronics.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2009
    Very nice. I still would like the option to put my own power cord on though.
    Michael ;)
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  • mopar paul
    mopar paul Posts: 277
    edited December 2009
    Man those are just beautiful:eek:, I wonder what numbers they will fetch? Bob is truly legendary and his work has always amazed me. Buying these would truly be like buying a piece of history. Did you catch the connection to Julian Hirsch? I started reading his reviews as a very youg teenager and learned much from those days. I wonder if banks make loans on stuff like this!:D
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  • woodsman10b
    woodsman10b Posts: 408
    edited December 2009
    Wow awesome is all I can say! If you haven't, read all the questions and answers on the bottom, you should.
    Most of them only hear how loud it sounds, and the rest of us hear everything else - :rolleyes:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,475
    edited December 2009
    I have heard these amps before and they can definitely make a system sing with the utmost of grace and finesse. Bob did good with these. Real good. ;)

    They are no where near the sound of your typical Carver amp.
    ~ 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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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited December 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    They are no where near the sound of your typical Carver amp.

    Well, at least you can expect that from these Bob Tubers with Six Gold Lion KT88s! :)
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited December 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    I have heard these amps before and they can definitely make a system sing with the utmost of grace and finesse. Bob did good with these. Real good. ;)

    They are no where near the sound of your typical Carver amp.

    How does it compare to Roger Russel gear . . . anyone?;):D
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,665
    edited December 2009
    I listened to them At CF 2008 and the had plenty of power. Everyone was in love with them. Tom and Jesse, and George can give a more applicable reviews. 2 years ago is a long time and the Carver Silver 6,7, and 7+ tube amps are still in fresh on my mind from CF 2009.
    engtaz

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2009
    Nice looking amps, and must sound very nice.

    Just what was he thinking when he installed those binding posts????
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,314
    edited December 2009
    Ricardo wrote: »

    Just what was he thinking when he installed those binding posts????

    I thought the same thing.:rolleyes:
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,475
    edited December 2009
    For some reason, Bob could care less about connections. He has always tuned his gear with Rat Shack power strips with everything plugged in and cheap wire. I don't quite get that, but to each his own I guess.

    He even has a pair of Silver Sevens that have the cheap wire. :eek:

    Kind of like running full go in a Ferrari with go kart tires if you ask me...
    ~ 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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2010
    Sold for 6600.00
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Sold for 6600.00

    Can you find a better set for that price?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited January 2010
    treitz3 wrote: »
    For some reason, Bob could care less about connections. He has always tuned his gear with Rat Shack power strips with everything plugged in and cheap wire. I don't quite get that, but to each his own I guess.

    He even has a pair of Silver Sevens that have the cheap wire. :eek:

    Kind of like running full go in a Ferrari with go kart tires if you ask me...

    Yet you LOATHE Roger Russell....interesting.
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