My Carver TFM-35 back from referb
renowilliams
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As the title says my amp is back from referb. The following is what was done;
- upgraded the main filter capacitors to 10,000Uf
- resoldered all board joints (2 boards)
- upgraded 8 transisters
- upgraded 4 resisters
- replaced both lamps
- cleaned gain pot
- load tested
They also gave me a 1 year warentee on the work.
I brought it home Friday and played it at low volumes and did the same Saturday.Today I decided to do some critical listening. I was curious as to how it would work with my Anthem Pre. I have had my old Rotel hooked with it for a while and have been happy.
My first impressions are that the Carver definatley has more power and a warmer sound. The mids seem more detailed and overall the bass seems much better. I think I'm really going to like the combination of the Carver and Anthem.
Here is a video I took where used Phill Collins "in the air tonight" as a test song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPA9t62i_YE
- upgraded the main filter capacitors to 10,000Uf
- resoldered all board joints (2 boards)
- upgraded 8 transisters
- upgraded 4 resisters
- replaced both lamps
- cleaned gain pot
- load tested
They also gave me a 1 year warentee on the work.
I brought it home Friday and played it at low volumes and did the same Saturday.Today I decided to do some critical listening. I was curious as to how it would work with my Anthem Pre. I have had my old Rotel hooked with it for a while and have been happy.
My first impressions are that the Carver definatley has more power and a warmer sound. The mids seem more detailed and overall the bass seems much better. I think I'm really going to like the combination of the Carver and Anthem.
Here is a video I took where used Phill Collins "in the air tonight" as a test song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPA9t62i_YE
"They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde
Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
Amp: Carver TFM-35
Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
Amp: Carver TFM-35
Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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Which shop did you get it refurbed at, if you don't mind me asking?~ 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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I ended up getting it done at Ontario Audio Video. I spoke to the other guy you suggested but he was going through some personal issues (death in the family) so he was not going to be available for some time to do the work. I asked him about ontario video and he said that he heard their work was good."They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde
Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
Amp: Carver TFM-35
Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic -
I've heard nothing negative yet from that shop and I have talked a couple of times to Rick as well. Cool dude. Well, enjoy the music.~ 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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Sweet System!Linn AV5140 fronts
Linn AV5120 Center
Linn AV5140 Rears
M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
Odyssey Mono-Blocs
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