Bob Carver Corp Crimson 275 stereo tube power amplifier.

W WALDECKER
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I bought one of these just released amps from Bob Carver Corp. it was delivered here last night. I installed the four Tungsol KT120 two JJ 12AT7 and a one JJ 12AX7 tube. I listened to a few tracks before hitting the hay, my first impressions are very positive. thanks ,William
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 22,978
    Congrats... Bob builds some great tube amps. I look forward to a more in-depth review.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 19,046
    Very nice
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,856
    Nice to still see you enjoying audio William! It has been a while.....
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    That is a SPECTACULAR amp. Congrats!!!
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,431
    Curious on the review also.

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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 984
    Sweet!
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 3,134
    What's most interesting to me is that Bob Carver somehow developed a relatively high output tube power amp that doesn't burn its power tubes up. That's wizardry!
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900

    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    Nice to still see you enjoying audio William! It has been a while.....
    Always a pleasure to interact with you Dennis.

    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    Emlyn wrote: »
    What's most interesting to me is that Bob Carver somehow developed a relatively high output tube power amp that doesn't burn its power tubes up. That's wizardry!

    Bob did some calculations and he figures that the KT120s operating in the Crimson 275 using his DC restorer circuit should last in excess of 40 years.
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    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 27,799
    Looking forward to hearing more about this amp. :)
    I did just see this Someplace Else. This guy seems to like his.
    http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/new-bob-carver-crimson-275-stereo-vacuum-tube-amplifier-taking-orders-2495-shipped-made-in-usa.839221/page-2#post-12352619

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 27,799
    Also, I am curious as to whether anyone else here ended up buying one of these amps when they were on sale late last year. If so, what are folks thinking of it/them?



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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited January 2019
    These are fantastic Amplifiers. I've heard it several different times with various preamps and speakers and have always found them to sound really nice. I will have one myself within the next month.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

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    Modified Carver C-1
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited January 2019
    If anybody is interested in one, I know that the introductory deal is over, but Jim Clark stereo in Rockford Illinois does offer trade-in allowances!

    https://jimclarkstereo.com



    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

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    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 27,799
    trav0810 wrote: »
    These are fantastic Amplifiers. I've heard it several different times with various preamps and speakers and have always found them to sound really nice. I will have one myself within the next month.

    cool, keep us posted on your experience with one in house.
    I am still kind of intrigued by these -- although not intrigued enough to invest in one*.

    _____________
    * mostly because, if I did, the first thing I'd do is open it up and (try to) trace out the circuitry -- so I wouldn't be able to return it as "new" if I didn't like it! :|

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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    Just found out that Jim at Jim Clark Stereo has a trade in unit available for $1950. He offers a full value trade in, trade-up for people who purchase the 275 if they decide to upgrade to the big 350 monoblocks. This unit is still under warranty and in perfect condition. It would be a great opportunity for someone interested in buying one of these amps.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 27,799
    Yeah, I saw that posted at AK.
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    trav0810 wrote: »
    These are fantastic Amplifiers. I've heard it several different times with various preamps and speakers and have always found them to sound really nice. I will have one myself within the next month.

    cool, keep us posted on your experience with one in house.
    I am still kind of intrigued by these -- although not intrigued enough to invest in one*.

    _____________
    * mostly because, if I did, the first thing I'd do is open it up and (try to) trace out the circuitry -- so I wouldn't be able to return it as "new" if I didn't like it! :|

    I've been running mine every day for a couple months now. I absolutely love it. I actually can't find anything I don't like about the sound of the amplifier.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 9,882
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Yeah, I saw that posted at AK.

    Time to get that Christmas present Mark! :smile:
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 9,882
    trav0810 wrote: »
    Just found out that Jim at Jim Clark Stereo has a trade in unit available for $1950. He offers a full value trade in, trade-up for people who purchase the 275 if they decide to upgrade to the big 350 monoblocks. This unit is still under warranty and in perfect condition. It would be a great opportunity for someone interested in buying one of these amps.

    IIRC, wasn't that the introductory price?
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    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 22,978
    $2495.00 was the introductory price...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Statement V2 cartridge and Origin Conqueror Mk3c tonearm, Polk Audio "Signature" Reference Series 1.2TL with complete mods, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII, Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.

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    “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 27,799
    It's a good price.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 19,046
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    $2495.00 was the introductory price...

    Well iirc that was a mistake they honoured real price was 2750.00 i believe.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 27,799
    They had a 'Black Friday' sale @ 2495. Sold a passel of them, apparently.
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    $2495.00 was the introductory price...

    Well iirc that was a mistake they honoured real price was 2750.00 i believe.

    I paid $2495.00 from Underwood High Fi .
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,310
    edited March 27
    W WALDECKER wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    $2495.00 was the introductory price...

    Well iirc that was a mistake they honoured real price was 2750.00 i believe.

    I paid $2495.00 from Underwood High Fi .

    Yeah, that was the retail. I asked about this amp awhile back, seemed like it was all that when it came out and then crickets. You still using yours ? Any updates on the sound, any problems, tubes being used ? I really dig the looks of this amp.

    At 75 watts a side, what speakers are you using and do you feel this amp has enough balls for 4ohm floorstanders to be driven at decent volumes ?
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