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Thread: Carver amp models |
    
New member Username: Eagle777
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 09:52 pm: |
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Hello all, I am looking to purchase a 150w per channel into 8 ohm 2 channel Carver magnetic field amp. Can anyone tell me what models fall into that category? Do the models in that power range have their own controls or do I need to by a preamp with any of their models in that power range? What speaker brands and models (8 ohm) match well with Carver equipment in that power range?
Thanks
Craig |
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Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 1869
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 10:53 pm: |
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If I may ask, why Carver?
I have an M-0.5t that has one channel in need of repair. It has the watts you are asking about plus a few more.
Let me know if you are interested in it. Roland Barr could refurbish it for you. You can find him on the internet. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2471
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 09:49 am: |
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Carver seems to be one of those companies where the hype supersedes the products actual value, from what I've read and heard. I have no experience with Carver stuff, though. |
Silver Member Username: Magfan
USA
Post Number: 423
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 11:34 pm: |
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Bob Carver is one of those guys who is subject to much controversy and .....dare I say? bad press.
That being said, I have an ancient M4.0t, which provided years of service. It also has 1 dead channel.
If I were interested in a vintage piece, of 200 watts /less per channel some Adcom models come to mind, at least one of which is a Nelson Pass design of some repute.
While my Carver, of mid 80s vintage provided years of service, I probably should have traded up years earlier.
If I was interested in a Bob Carver designed piece, and was willing to put up with what may end up to be a real fix-it treat, I'd look for one of the Phase Linear amps...which while fairly conventional, got good press......before Bob arguabley went off the deep end. |
Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 1871
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 01:21 am: |
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Larry, you missed your queue! |
Bronze Member Username: 70chevelle
Post Number: 56
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 08:13 am: |
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Craig - your not going to find much love (or info) for Carver gear here. Your best bet is to head over to www.carveraudio.com and do some research. Start with the lower end of the TFM series (ie: TFM 6, 15 & 25) They should be near what you're looking for.
You will definitely need a pre-amp. I'm not aware of a Carver Integrated. Speakers are a personal choice, what sounds good to you may sound like crap to someone else. Good luck! |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12129
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 05:30 pm: |
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Larry peeks through the curtains... |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 2441
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 07:21 pm: |
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lol Bob Carvers latest craft was good stuff. Sunfire gear that is. Before he sold it to Crestron. |
Silver Member Username: Magfan
USA
Post Number: 427
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 - 02:16 pm: |
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Bob SOLD Sunfire? Sheesh...that makes 3 companies he has started and either lost in divorce or sold.
Phase Linear, Carver, and now Sunfire. Nick, since you read the Hi-Fi press, any word on Bob's next venture?
I was a fan of Sunfire.....they use one of the products my company manufacturers. |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 2446
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 - 02:29 pm: |
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Havn't heard anything lately Leo. I know a few guys that are into the Theater/Home Automation business and they sure like the new Crestron amps though.lol. I will let you know if I hear anything. |
New member Username: Ezntn
TN
Post Number: 10
Registered: Apr-09
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| Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 08:09 pm: |
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I was fortunate to audition a Sunfire Theater Grand system today, 7.1 into the Sunfire CRS3 speaker system, center being the CRS-3C. Two Sunfire HRS-12s topped off the system. Listened to Eagles - Hell Freezes Over .. the DVD.
The store owner told me that the Sunfire rep spent half a day tweaking the room for maximum fidelity.
Total audio presence & completeness are two adjectives I could use to describe the experience.
A grand audio experience.
I had a Carver 2000 Integrated unit I purchased back in 86 that gave me over 15 years of great performance.
Is there a finite time limit one can expect flawless performance out of a unit, or is Carver --> Sunfire prone to premature disappointment? |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12263
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 08:24 pm: |
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Have any gear cleaned and serviced (or learn how to do so yourself), clear the dust, clean a fan ( if used) and enjoy! |
