From the couple of them that I've seen, they work best as a doorstop. Though they're kind of light for that, too.
Ouch! :nono:
I can see where they may not be every ones "cup of tea", as far as sound goes, but you have to give Bob some credit, he has produced some very fine and innovative gear over the years, and although I have no experience with it, his Sunfire line up has had some very good write ups.
I have owned a few items from Bob Carver in the past, and I currently am running a CT-23, TFM-55, and a AV-405, that I couldn't be happier with. The TFM-55 has way more output than I could ever need for the Klipsch Chorus speakers I have it hooked up to. Of course, at 101 Db efficiency, the Chorus's would make a good amount of noise with 10 watts, never mind 380 per channel!
I like Loud, Loud and me have been best friends since before puberty, yet I don't think I've peaked the TFM-55 at more than 50-60 watts since putting together this latest combo (TFM-55, CT-23, Chorus I's). I'm happy, Loud is happy, and I bet Bob Carver would be happy as well, knowing that Loud and I are having a great time listening to our favorite tunes through his gear!
You're OK in my book, Bob! :thmbsp: