My Christmas amp

domflane
domflane Posts: 653
edited December 2009 in Electronics
I finally added an amp to my rig! Its a Carver AV-505 that my friends bought me for Christmas. I couldn't be happier, I hooked it up to my center and mains and it sounds fantastic. There was a big upgrade in clarity and volume, especially in the mids. My RTiA5's sounded good before, but they really woke up when the Carver was driving them. Its rated at 80 x 5, which is only 5 wpc more than my AVR, but the difference is dramatic. I hit 120 clear db's at the listening position during the "Comfortably Numb" solo, and there was more power available. Can't say enough about Carver. Will post pics and further reviews soon.
Home Theater
RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
2 Channel
Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited December 2009
    I got myself a carver Christmas amp myself :) I also couldn't be happier! Congrats!
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,072
    edited December 2009
    Congrats!

    I also got myself a Christmas amp... Aragon 8008 MkII. Man I love it. It rocks my LSi-15's.
    SystemLuxman L-590AXII Integrated Amplifier|KEF Reference 1 Loudspeakers|PS Audio Directream Jr|Sansui TU-9900 Tuner|TEAC A-6100 RtR|Nakamichi RX-202 Cassette
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,300
    edited December 2009
    What did you say? I see your lips moving but I can't hear what your saying...

    That's some serious Volume there. congrats...

    :D.......................ENJOY.....................:D
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    I have a quick question about my new amp. Can you bridge any of the channels together for more power? I'm not that familiar with dedicated power amps that don't go in cars. I would like to bridge two channels to each of my mains and use the last one for the center. Thanks

    Dominic
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • ScudDawg
    ScudDawg Posts: 68
    edited December 2009
    nice
    Home Theater:
    Processor: Emotiva UMC-1
    Amps: Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-5
    Center: Polk Audio CSi A6
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi A7
    Surrounds: Polk Audio FXI A4
    Surround Rears: Polk Audio RTI A3
    Subwoofer: SVS 2039 PCi (upgraded woofer)
    Power Conditioner: Monster HTS 5100 Signature Series

    2 Channel: (work in progress)
    Speakers: Polk Audio Monitor 40
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    Congrats man I am looking forward to diving into the amp world really soon.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited December 2009
    Nice amp. I have heard them and like them very much!
    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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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2009
    domflane wrote: »
    I finally added an amp to my rig! Its a Carver AV-505 that my friends bought me for Christmas. I couldn't be happier, I hooked it up to my center and mains and it sounds fantastic. There was a big upgrade in clarity and volume, especially in the mids. My RTiA5's sounded good before, but they really woke up when the Carver was driving them. Its rated at 80 x 5, which is only 5 wpc more than my AVR, but the difference is dramatic. I hit 120 clear db's at the listening position during the "Comfortably Numb" solo, and there was more power available. Can't say enough about Carver. Will post pics and further reviews soon.

    Atta boy. ;)
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2009
    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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