Carver Premiere AV-705x

Oldfatdogs
Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
edited July 2011 in Electronics
Carver, just got here,I will get things hooked up this weekend.I do hope it sounds good with nad 751. Anyone have this amp?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    Carver, just got here,I will get things hooked up this weekend.I do hope it sounds good with nad 751. Anyone have this amp?

    I DO I DO... AND I LOVE IT w/ my LSi's :biggrin:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    I think this has plenty of power for some Monitor 10s and 7s .EndersShadow Does yours run hot? I was thinking about stacking,with a rack in between them for circulation.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    I think this has plenty of power for some Monitor 10s and 7s .EndersShadow Does yours run hot? I was thinking about stacking,with a rack in between them for circulation.

    Not that I have ever noticed. BUT I don't run it full volume that often.

    I would think you would be fine.

    Right now mine is totally cool to the touch and I have been doing some regular TV listening for a couple hours. Using Xbox or movies never seen it show heat at all.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    I don't go to loud very often but some music you just have to give it a bump up.Thanks Dan
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    I don't go to loud very often but some music you just have to give it a bump up.Thanks Dan

    I totally agree (look at my car amplification lol).

    BUT word of warning: watch what speakers you connect. I had this amp connected to a set of Maggie MMG's and not even really turned up that loud (via a NAD pre) and it was struggling.

    But I think thats because those Maggies drop down below 4 ohms at some points.

    My LSi's, Monitors, Infinity Primus have no issue running loud and hard on this amp.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    If I am reading correctly the monitors are easy to drive. Now its time for a crossover upgrade. Thanks again Dan
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    If I am reading correctly the monitors are easy to drive. Now its time for a crossover upgrade. Thanks again Dan

    Monitors are easy to drive. Not sure they are worth the money to upgrade the crossovers but thats me. The RTi and LSi line however I think are.

    But if you want to go for it I say do it!
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    I love my vintage polks.I have 2 sets of 7bs and 10s all with the peerless tweeters.There keepers until I find a set of sdas or LSi's for a good price.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    I love my vintage polks.I have 2 sets of 7bs and 10s all with the peerless tweeters.There keepers until I find a set of sdas or LSi's for a good price.

    Yeah, you should enjoy the Carver paired w/ those :biggrin:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    Carver, just got here,I will get things hooked up this weekend.I do hope it sounds good with nad 751. Anyone have this amp?

    I've had mine for 3 years and am currently driving a 5.1 setup with SDA 1C Studios as mains. I'm using a NAD T747 as a pre-pro and love the combination.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited July 2011
    That should be great and yes the Monitor 7's and 10's are worth upgrading.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,069
    edited July 2011
    I've had that amp in the past,great amp. Quiet,neutral, runs cool, but a word of caution. The speaker binding posts on the amp will strip easily if you crank down too hard on them. Thats the only flaw I found with it.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
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    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    I never had a carver amp before but have heard good things so I thought I would give it a shot.Tony B thanks for the heads up on the posts,last thing I want to do is screw it up before I start.Thanks for your input everyone. Dan
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,980
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    I never had a carver amp before but have heard good things so I thought I would give it a shot.Tony B thanks for the heads up on the posts,last thing I want to do is screw it up before I start.Thanks for your input everyone. Dan


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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    If I am reading correctly the monitors are easy to drive. Now its time for a crossover upgrade. Thanks again Dan
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Monitors are easy to drive. Not sure they are worth the money to upgrade the crossovers but thats me.
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    I love my vintage polks.I have 2 sets of 7bs and 10s all with the peerless tweeters.There keepers until I find a set of sdas or LSi's for a good price.

    I retract my statement. I thought you meant the "newer" Monitors like Monitor 60's, not the "older" ones like the Monitor 10's.

    Those will for sure benefit from the crossovers being upgraded.

    Thats what I get for making assumptions :biggrin::eek:
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    New monitor70s-40s in the house, old monitor 7bs-10s in the shop.New pretty for the wife, old and crusty for me.Its funny I listen in the shop all day and when I come in the house and listen both sound good to me just different.If that makes sense.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    New monitor70s-40s in the house, old monitor 7bs-10s in the shop.New pretty for the wife, old and crusty for me.Its funny I listen in the shop all day and when I come in the house and listen both sound good to me just different.If that makes sense.

    Totally, I just see value only in updating crossovers in the old ones. The return on investment in the "newer" ones isnt there.

    How you liking it so far?
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    I have noticed as they break in they sound a little better each time.You cannot go wrong with polks for the price vintage or new.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    I have noticed as they break in they sound a little better each time.You cannot go wrong with polks for the price vintage or new.

    Amen Brother....:wink:
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    I got the carver amp hooked up this weekend. I have to say I am pleased,string instruments seem to be more pronounced. Van Morrison,Avalon Sunset sounds incredible,Alison krauss sounds like she singing in my ear.The slap of the drums the twang of the steel guitar is just great.My ears hurt before I can turn it up past +10.Paired with the nad I am a happy man.I do know there's better out there but for a shop set up.Not bad at all.
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  • Cayuga
    Cayuga Posts: 480
    edited July 2011
    Sounds like your having some fun, enjoy
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    I am having fun, sometimes with the hunt for better gear we do forget this is supposed to be fun.But when I take the time to sit there and just listen it does make me smile.And that makes it all worth it.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    I am having fun, sometimes with the hunt for better gear we do forget this is supposed to be fun.But when I take the time to sit there and just listen it does make me smile.And that makes it all worth it.

    Yup. Been loving my 705x myself w/ both my Monitor 60's and LSi 15's.

    It has never buckled but I havent really had the chance to let it soar yet in my townhome.....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,069
    edited July 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    I am having fun, sometimes with the hunt for better gear we do forget this is supposed to be fun.But when I take the time to sit there and just listen it does make me smile.And that makes it all worth it.

    Thats the journey in a nutshell bro, putting a smile on your face, enjoy.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited July 2011
    What is the price range for these amps?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,699
    edited July 2011
    BrettT1 wrote: »
    What is the price range for these amps?

    Depends, but here is one on ebay for ~350 (buy it now price)

    http://cgi.ebay.com/CARVER-AV-705X-5-CHANNEL-THX-POWER-AMPLIFIER-/270790172065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c5a1da1
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited July 2011
    Ive seen them between 250-375 I guess it depends on condition.
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