Carver TFM-55X - Serviced 60 days ago

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited August 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I am selling this AMP to fund a new pair of MIT speaker cables. I bought this AMP off ebay knowing it had issues, lettering partially rubbed off and with scratches.

I was going to use it to drive my center channel.

It was serviced on June 5, 2009 by Rolland at Hi-Tech Audio.

He has just serviced my TFM-45 and will arrive tomorrow. I decided to sell the 55X to help fund a pair of 15' MIT S3 shotgun speaker cables.

Boxed it will weigh about 30lbs and will ship from 75074. I prefer to use FEDEX but will ship whatever method the buyer perfers and must be insured.

$500 plus shipping plus paypal fee.

Here are pics of the amp in my rack and after tomorrow I can take pics of the back if requested. It is a great amp but I want to round out my cables with MIT S3 SGs and the speakers are the last required.

Here is the receipt from Rolland.

I guess I should have dusted before taking the pics.
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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Nice Amp-Lots of power-Good luck with the sale.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
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  • kn505
    kn505 Posts: 380
    edited August 2009
    I wish I had not bought a similar amp on the Bay.

    Bump.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    Specs for the 55X
    380 watts / channel into 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20kHz,with no more than 0.5% THD
    500 watts / channel into 4 ohms 20 Hz to 20kHz,with no more than 0.5% THD
    Bridged-mono operation :1000 watts into 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.5% THD
    Dynamic Headroom 1.0 dB @ 8 ohms 1.5 dB @ 4ohmsSignal to Noise Ratio: >115
    dB A weighted,referenced to rated power > 89 dBW A weighted,referenced to 1W
    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    I will eat the paypal fee so $500 plus shipping
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited August 2009
    Someone buy this. A recapped Carver will last for years. $500 is the average price for this amp before going through service. Carver + SDAs is a very nice combo, if I say so myself :D. Also, it will tame RTis.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    Thanks Ron !

    45 is back and in place. Here is a shot of the rear.
    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    Bump. $500 plus shipping. I will eat paypal.

    Just serviced in June by Rolland. Has about 100 hours on it.

    Need to buy some MIT S3 Shotguns 15'. If you have these cable I will trade this AMP and some cash for them.
    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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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited August 2009
    tempted!!
    gl w/sale
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    Sandworm, what can I do to turn that tempted into sold ? I might have some spare ICs or include a pair of AQ Type 4 12' speaker cables i will through in the sweeten the deal if you pick up the paypal fees. Bananas on both ends. One end has spades with bolt on bananas.

    The AQs would ship at my cost once I receive my MITs.
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited August 2009
    Hmmm...I wonder what 380w would do for those RTi10s :cool:;):p

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    Yeah, just noticed he already has AQ T4 speaker cables on his 10s.

    If it don't sell here I will just put it back inservice driving my center channel. While it is a bit of overkill it does give the center a better more authoritative presence.

    I have more into this AMP that I am selling it for and that does not include the shipping from when I bought the AMP and round trip to and from Rolland.
    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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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited August 2009
    You might try selling it here also http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/ I know there was a fellow looking to get one earlier at this site, no minimum posts required just become a member and ill vouch for you over there if needed.



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,382
    edited August 2009
    Interested, but I'd probably need to sell my Adcom 545 and 6000 before I could finalize anything. This would work great with the 1C's I bought from you:)
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited August 2009
    snow wrote: »
    You might try selling it here also http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/ I know there was a fellow looking to get one earlier at this site, no minimum posts required just become a member and ill vouch for you over there if needed.



    REGARDS SNOW

    I already posted it there...
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    Interested, but I'd probably need to sell my Adcom 545 and 6000 before I could finalize anything. This would work great with the 1C's I bought from you:)

    Let me know, I can be patient.
    snow wrote: »
    You might try selling it here also http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/ I know there was a fellow looking to get one earlier at this site, no minimum posts required just become a member and ill vouch for you over there if needed.



    REGARDS SNOW

    Thanks
    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    I already posted it there...

    Thanks
    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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  • madmike
    madmike Posts: 81
    edited August 2009
    To bad I'm not closer I would really like that amp. Shipping to Canada would probably be expensive then who knows what would happen at customs.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,382
    edited August 2009
    I want it, but I'll have to sell the Adcoms to fund the purchase...unless you want to trade it for the Adcoms and some cash;)

    So...I guess if this sells before mine, I'll take mine off the market (at least one of them). If not, we'll have a deal.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    I want it, but I'll have to sell the Adcoms to fund the purchase...unless you want to trade it for the Adcoms and some cash;)

    So...I guess if this sells before mine, I'll take mine off the market (at least one of them). If not, we'll have a deal.

    IF you really want it I can take it of untill you can buy it. I really don't need a trade, I need those MITs;)
    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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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited August 2009
    leaning tipping almost falling off the fence
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited August 2009
    sandworms wrote: »
    leaning tipping almost falling off the fence

    I have Two of Carver TFM-55x and they can push serious power into any speakers. Since it's serviced recently, you have peace of mind that it'll be performing without trouble.

    Now, fall from the fence and buy it already. :D
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    PSOVLSK is very interested and we have agreed that he has first dibs for a week ending August 14th unless Sandworm wants it before then, otherwise the AMP will be back on the market August 14th.
    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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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,382
    edited August 2009
    Thanks Tracy!

    Now someone buy my Adcoms so I can complete the deal:p ... unless sandworms goes ahead and falls off the fence:D
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited August 2009
    omg the peer pressure, first it's amps then it's the hard stuff, tubes, more seperates, where does it stop
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    It stops when you are happy or run out of money just like anything else. You think audio is bad try a Harley or hot rod hobby.
    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    PSOVLSK is very interested and we have agreed that he has first dibs for a week ending August 14th unless Sandworm wants it before then, otherwise the AMP will be back on the market August 14th.

    sir_lagzalot added to the list
    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    PSOVLSK first choice until Friday or if Sandworm gets off the fence
    sir_lagzalot is next in line

    Just a reminder - $500 plus shipping ( ieat paypal) plus AudioQuest Type 4 12' speaker cables in excellent shape. Cables will not ship until I get my MITs.
    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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  • kn505
    kn505 Posts: 380
    edited August 2009
    The amp that I bought from ebay was damaged in shipping.

    Please add me to your waiting list.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    PSOVLSK first choice until Friday(8/14) or if Sandworm gets off the fence
    sir_lagzalot is next in line
    kn505 will be next

    Just a reminder - $500 plus shipping ( ieat paypal) plus AudioQuest Type 4 12' speaker cables in excellent shape. Cables will not ship until I get my MITs.
    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    bump
    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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