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  1. yellowfox

    The current state of my system

    After a few years of tweaking, collecting, restoring and refurbishing. I have my system to where it's probably gonna stay for a while. I mostly listen to vinyl, and my current deck is a Kenwood KD-770D with a Signet TK5ea cart equipped with a VMN40ML stylus. My phono preamp is a silver-faced...
  2. L

    Carver TFM-25 channel drop

    I have a Carver TFM-25 that drops the left channel at low volume. It only happens on low volume but not every time I have it at low volume. I can always get the channel back by turning the volume up. Any ideas?
  3. yellowfox

    Kenwood L-07MII + Carver AL-IIIs = magic!!

    Just finished rebuilding these Kennies that I've put off working on for ages, just never had the time. But Covid-19 has afforded me a lot of that recently. Replaced all the black flags with TDK NP0s (micas are budget prohibitive) Also replaced every electrolytic. One amp fired right up. The...
  4. J

    Carver AL-iii Plus help and opinions

    I am new to the audiophile world( about a year) and have fallen in love with the different sound that speakers have as well as fixing up old gear to work and sound better. In the past year I have had Thiel CS 1.2, 2.2, Martin logan clarity, bose 901(sorry), ADS, cambridge soundworks T500 and...
  5. R

    Just picked up a free Carver PSC-60 receiver!

    Hello everyone, I had the chance to pick up a free Carver PSC-60 rack mount receiver today. It didn't look like much at first glance, as it was extremely dirty and the power button had fallen off, but now that I've been able to clean it up at home, it appears to be in very good condition. I...
  6. J

    Carver Model C-9 Sonic Hologram Generator

    With absolutely no idea what exactly this thing was I bought one at the local thrift store. Anyone with any experience with these? Its a weird mix online of being totally impressed or totally not. I picked it up for 5.99 i think I did alright on a mini gamble i suppose Opinions? Advice?
  7. dlucy

    Which Carver and Hafler amps can be easily modded and produce 500 wpc?

    I've seen an eye-opening article on modding the M1.0t to much higher wattage and that makes me guess the other Carvers and Haflers can also be modded. My Kappa 8's are quite happy with the 200 wpc high current HK PA2400, but I'm picking up a pair of RS-II's soon and want to find a low priced...
  8. Jeremy64

    “New” office setup

    Carver preamp and tuner. Jolida tube amp. Fostex reel to reel. Jensen Model 4 speakers.
  9. btmacdou

    Carver MX-130 "The Receiver" Issues

    I have a Carver MX-130 Receiver. It works well and I've done updates but it has two issues. (Note: I am surprised that there is not more discussion about Carver and this receiver on AK?). What I've done: Replaced all main power supply caps with new larger capacity electrolytics Replaced the...
  10. dschulma

    High-End Vintage Audio Online Auction, Nationwide Shipping!

    Hi guys, Our next online auction, which is scheduled to begin on 1/17, will feature about 35 plus pieces of vintage audio gear from McIntosh, Carver, Marantz and others. All bidding starts at $5 and sells to the highest bidder. We ship nationwide. These are just a few of the pieces available...
  11. Nemo bit

    Pics of my old school space

    I am Nemo This is pretty much what I do. I have several different systems. this is the one in my largest space and gets the most play. ( this or a variance of it) I fiqured I had better take a few shots while it was in a reasonable order! Cheers, Nemo
  12. plschles

    Manual & Schematics for Bob Carver Signature Sunfire 600?

    Hi. Does anyone have the manual and schematics for the Bob Carver Signature Sunfire 600 Power amp? Thanks.
    • plschles
    • Thread
    • carver carver signature carver signature sunfire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. L

    Carver MXR-130 distored/muffled sound in channels

    Just picked up a Carver that sounds ok when I bought it, but now that it's home and hooked up, has some audio issues. I use it in the bedroom and play it low, and the right channel, and sometimes left channel, sounds bad. It's hard to describe. Sometimes it sounds muted, but sometimes sounds...
  14. alectrevelya

    Carver M1.0t Most Underrated Amp?

    This amp is a real sleeper. Anything from audio legend Bob Carver grabs my attention, and this amp is no exception! Very musical and loads of clean power. I just finished listening to Jon and Vangelis' masterpiece from 1983, their Private Collection album. Even through my cheap Audiosphere...
  15. 6

    Carver M500 Service Tip

    In 1982, I bought an M-500. To this day, I'm impressed by the smooth and effortless way it does its job, with never a hint of strain. I had a chassis refresh accomplished by Rolland Barr at Hi-Tech Audio (Stevenson, WA) on the M-500 in 2014. Things were fine until in mid-2016 I noted a...
  16. scottyawd

    Thoughts on 80's equipment

    What are your opinions on hifi equipment from the 80s and 90s? It seems that everybody has an opinion or a memory on pieces from the 70s. From the beautiful silver faced Pioneers and Kenwoods to the amazing wood cased Luxman and Marantz plus all the sweet Yamahas and Sansuis between. Not to...
  17. lattiboy

    AirPort Express vs. Fiio D3 vs. Carver C-100 vs......

    Hi all, I recently got a Carver C-1000 old-school home theater receiver. This thing pumps out 200 wpc and weighs a metric ton. It's got 3 optical, 3 coaxial, and a phono stage. After doing a million different configurations, I think this might be "the one" amp I can keep as my central piece of...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • airport apple carver dac fiio d3
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DACs
  18. Jasonc253

    PLEASE HELP!! Carver The Reciever 2000 Sonic Hologram problem

    Hello all, I'm having a problem with my Carver and it seems to be the Sonic hologram button. When i push it i will lose almost all right channel at low volume but if i push it at high volume i will lose left. What the heck is going on with it? Anyone had problems like this? I just replaced the...
  19. Rockyhill

    DSOTM as a Carver Sonic Hologram

    I was rummaging through some old files and stumbled upon this info I got while in college. It was for a broadcast of DSOTM in Carver Sonic Holography from 1980! I remember the event very well. I was not overly impressed but that may have been due to my Heathkit tuners limitations. Anyone from...
  20. jberger

    Apple Patent; Isn't this what Polk SDAs do?

    I saw this article about a patent Apple had applied for, and thought it looked suspiciously like a cross between Polk SDAs and Carver's Sonic Holography...
  21. HiFiAaron

    What to power Renaissance 80's with?!?!

    I have a pair of Renaissance 80's and was uncertain weather to keep them or not. But after listening to them many times the hunt for a better amplifier begins. I'm currently using a Samson s1000 amp and a Yamaha RX-V663 receiver as a preamp to power them. I am pretty satisfied with the the...
    • HiFiAaron
    • Thread
    • carver classe conrad johnson infinity martinez renaissance renaissance 80 suggestions threshold yamaha
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. N

    Bob Carver Sunfire Theater Grand III Bad Load Error - any suggestions

    I have been very happy with my Bob Carver Sunfire Theater Grand III (upgrade to Grand IV) for over a year now. All of a sudden when I try to power it up I get 2 messages. 1) Bad Load, then 2) Loader is displayed. It happens when the unit receives power. Don't even have to hit the power button...
  23. HiFiAaron

    Carver TFM-45 Problem

    I was recently offered a Carver TFM-45 for under $100. The right side meter bounces all the time. I do not know what it does while its hooked up to a speaker. When you turn it up and down it changes the speed of the bouncing. I am curious if anyone might know what the problem may be and how hard...
    • HiFiAaron
    • Thread
    • 45 amp carver issues meter power amp power amp repair problem tfm tfm-45
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. jritchie1980

    A VERY Specific Problem...

    Longtime Audio Tinker-er just got back into vinyl love my setup for the most part BUT: Marvin Gaye and Willie Nelson vocals are fatiguing and "tinny" maybe not tinney but def fatiguing. Like nails on a chalk board. If a chalk board was really sweet sounding most of the time. Tends to only...
  25. brownjfb

    Virginian Collection Contribution

    A little while back I posted my introduction and promised some pictures. Well here goes my set-up. 30 some odd years has yielded a huge collection that drives my wife crazy. Desperately looking for the right cabinet to hold everything nicely. I know this doesn’t compare to a lot of what you guys...
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