Carver TFM-55X

motorhead43026
motorhead43026 Posts: 3,997
in 2 Channel Audio
Anybody had any experience with this model. I ran across one today that has been recently repaired has a 90 day warranty and I can bring it home and try it out. If I don't like it take it back for a full refund. I will be using it to power my recently acquired SDA 2B's. I have just recently begun to assemble a 2 channel system after a 20 year absence.
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    No direct experience but that's surely got gobs of juice for your 2b's. Will be overkill, which is never a bad thing in my eyes. IIRC, it's THX or Home Theater targeted but aught to be a nice sounding amp. If there's no restocking fee and the price is reasonable, give'r a shot and let us know how it sounds!
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  • bryantspaint
    bryantspaint Posts: 114
    Its a bad **** amp. Tons of power !!!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited June 2015
    @motorhead43026

    where are you located?
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,997
    @EndersShadow ......Columbus, OH.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,674
    There are a lot of much better sounding amps out there.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    How much do they want for it? What about it need repairing ? Was any other work done to it ?
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    Wouldn't mind trying it will the ole 4000t pre...
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,997
    @drumminman

    Power supply was replaced/repaired. It is in a local repair shop. I spotted it when I took one of my AVR receivers in for repair. It is a repair that was never picked up. They own it now and it is for sale in order to recoup what they have in it, plus some I am sure. Asking $395.00 negotiable, looks brand new. I can take it home demo, don't like bring it back for full refund. Says it is a good solid unit.

    Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson

    Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey

    To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    DAMN... thats a steal....

    Buy it!
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    I'd try it!
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    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    Very__ decent price, if in time you want something else, you'd probably be able to sell it at what you paid for it.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,371
    Had one on a pair of 1C's. Very nice. That's a pretty good price, too.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    For the buck you won't get better, but I do agree with Jesse that this amp is not one of the better carver models..
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