Carver m1 0t mkii hotdist (309) 100%. Description. Info: Carver m1. 00: LA Apr 09, 2024: 5 : FOR SALE: Carver Magnetic Field Power Amp M-1. 5t is Some people poo-poo the m1. Absolutely clean inside and out. 0t troubleshooting guide - Free download as PDF File (. ive never made the amp go past blue so I am not 100% but its loud when its all M1. 5t came in an era where rack mounting meant serious business. I have a CarverM-1. " - David W. DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000 2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1. 0t MKII Opt 2, performs as if it's not there; it is the most transparent. CD SACDs 10. 5t Stereo power amplifiers for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. I have a pair of modified Carver M-1. 5T running a pair of SDA 1Cs. 0t with the mkII opt002 upgrade monoblock amps and a Carver C-1 preamp hooked up to a pair of B&W 801 Matrix speakers. Carver added about 15' of small-gauge cable in series with the M1. I remember reading Rich's challenge that if you didn't like the modded M1. Carver M 1. 5t to sound like the Mark Levinson ML-2 power amp. I have demo'd both the M1. Seems like I just updated it, but it's been over 8 years. 0t Repairs. 0t amps. very nice set. General Discussion; Home ; Gallery ; SOLD archive *SOLD* Carver m1. 0t, TFM-45 and TFM-42 are all the same amplifier with only minor variations for display and chassis. 0t mkII opt002 Restore and Upgrade. 0t Stereo Power Amplifier 200w 8ohms Tested Working. When I received the amps I verified they worked and immediately Carver Amplifier M-1. 5t which performs very well except when compared to the M1. Watch Report This Ad. 0T Amplifier, Serial #10391 Fully functional, one light scratch on the case, no scratches on the faceplate. Got it hooked up to test things out on my Polk Monitor 60's for the night. Vinyl 76. 5t (and C-1 sonic holography preamp) back in the 80's, but it could not drive the low impedance of my HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000 2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1. "Hi Greg, The amp was delivered this morning, and I’ve got it hooked up. Godspeed, D0661E AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07 Surrounds: RTis 2channel:Rti100 (carver driven Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2 Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1. I have 110VAC on the triac, only about 200mV on the gate and nothing on the output. Hifishark Menu. The tremendous power and sonic performance of the M1. 0t mkii opt2 owners what are you using as source and speakers? CARVER audio forum on facebook | M1. For this no need registration. If the site has helped you and you also want to help others, please Upload a manual, circuit I ended up getting 2 Carver M 1. 0t mkII opt002 Restore and Upgrade by Greg at Nelion Audio with the following specs. 0t ("t' for "Transfer function") was marketed as "identical to the challenge winner". Faceplate minty and one noticeable squiggly scratch on top about 1 inch long x 1/2 inch wide. 0-t MKII (modified) Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673. Originally $1,100, now $850 ($250 savings) I owned a Carver M1. This without adding any EQ at all. 00. as before, the bass sounded like another octave had been added! If it is a Carver Restore service, turn around is usually a week (from the scheduled date). Price Drop. Overkill for movies but great for parties just add beer. SACD DVD-Audio 7. 0T; If you have any question about repairing write your question to the Message board. Can you do that for any amplifier? The mkII upgrades are available ONLY for the amplifiers specified. 0t mkii opt2 asking for $800. 5t. Condition: Used Used. These amps deserve recognition . This unit is upgraded to mkII opt002 directly from Nelion Audio, the only company certified to work on Carver amps, and recommended by Bob Carver himself. If you have any question about repairing write your question to the Message board. 0t stock sound the mkII and mkII opt002 will put the sound quality on a higher level. My original Khorn set is part of a 32 amp channel, stereo setup system along with custom built JBL's (4 ways) and an Altec A5/A7 modded set (3 ways), along with a 10 subwoofer array. 5T. 5t that was just rebuilt and in top working order before I swapped the M1. 0t speaker combo's, other than I had to boost the output of the M1. View attachment 187157 The M-1. United States. I owned the Carver 1. 0t MK2 Modified w/ Opt 002 power amplifier modded by Russ. When I get to about 180 volts RMS the current starts to climb very abruptly. April 2010 edited April 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds. I cant compare it to the Sunfire though. Placing either of them in my main 2 channel rig is the right choice. lovinthehd. 00: A friend of mine recently gave me a Carver m1. DVD-Audio Blu-Ray-Audio 1. Upgraded My Carver M-1. I run mine,at times, a little on the load side and it never gets hot. I am sure it is mainly due to the quirky impedance of the Kappa design, along with the unstable nature of the Carver amp in the mono bridged mode. When I get time, I will post the youtube video of it in action. 5 and 4. Member. 0t MKII opt002 costs 650 + shipping, and then a delay until your unit is ready, so save yourself a few bucks & some time on a fully restored and modded amp, and buy this one. 15% THD 400 watts <0. 0t simply sounds better to these ears and presents a well balanced, pleasant to the ears sonic signature. Register; Login; Place an Ad Free for hobbyists! Hardware . com/content/carver-ch 1. J. 0t amp in 1987. I still own the M1. 1 zu 103 Polk audio rti-12s thanks. jpg BTW there is no difference heard between the M4. However, Carver proved his point - it is possible to build a solid-state amplifier with the sound identical to any tube amplifier. A primary difference between the production M1. Anything basically under 66 out of 75 on my AVR and they wont move. If it is a repair or custom modification, it could take about a month. Because it generates little heat is probably why this amp is in such good working order. Very musical amp, drove 4Ω Dynaudio There is also the mkII modification. does anyone know the wait time lately for turn around? The Carver M1. 0t (200wpc) that was updated/upgraded to what's called the MkII Opt 002 version (full blown rebuild) that is now rated at 460wpc. I have it paired to a recently upgraded m1. 0t upgraded to max beast mode Mkii Opt2 status. $650 plus shipping. To purchase M-1. HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000 2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1. "Greg, INCREDIBLE SOUND!" - Kenneth K. Anyone out there personally familiar with this servicing? I've seen Nelion's website of course, and did some research but haven't found info/reviews etc. 0t mkII opt 2 Amp 2 - AMAZING! Opens in a new window or tab. Oddly SOLD - FOR SALE: Carver m1. I have a question about my Carver M1. I have used them in the mono bridged mode pushing some Infiniti Kappa 7's. -0T. Cosmetically an 8-9/10. Joined 2009. 7, Panamax M5300-PM, Epson Power Cinema 2030. One channel is inverting the other Carver m1. No thumps, no thermal issues, no hum, just great music. My M1. 0t amp . 0t MkII Opt 002 but still a little better. . I used an m1. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. Thank you. It's rumored that this was done to fit the m-1. 0t mkII opt002 face. Experience the powerful sound of the Carver M-1. SACD DVD-Audio 2. Any of the Carver M1. 0t I would like to upgrade to a mkii opt 002 and also a tfm 55 I need repaired. For the roughly $100 it costs if you do it yourself its a huge The 4000t is a later iteration of the C-4000, and my C-1 has the BillD modification. 5t vintage stereo amplifier. It is still going strong and the backbone of my system. Feb 17, 2022 #64 The m1. 0t Amp serviced and modified to MkII opt 002 by Nelion Audio in October. Before the refresh it sounded marginally better than my Carver Cube, the M400t. works and sounds great. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Carver recommended Repair and Restore! Origin of the Carver mk II series audio amplifiers. My dad owned more of the earlier generation GFT-1, GFP-1, & GFA-555 rack mount gear with a pair of ads L810's that sounded great. He calls the upgrades MkII and MkII Opt 02. bluelithium77 (787) 100% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; US $340. 0t and the reference tube amplifier was that the Carver was actually better at low frequencies. When I crank the volume I find the amp losing low end considerably. DVD-Audio Blu-Ray-Audio 0. This thing is definitely a keeper, I've been reading about the MKII upgrade for these amps and am very seriously thinking going with it rather than just a recap. 0t mkII opt. But if you were going to power a pair of Polk SDA 2 (later to be upgraded to Pendragons) would you want a C-1 or a 4000T (would send either to Nelion) and would you want an M500T mkII (might go to Nelion for 002) or would you want two monoblocked M1. There's much potential in the M-1. 0t Most Underrated Amp? This amp is a real sleeper. Carver's challenge that he could make that amp sound like any amp THEY chose, if given 48 hours alone in a hotel room. Greg can do that mod for you. 0t power amp-its performance in both Stereo and Mono. 5t Stock but with Binding Post Upgrade: Solid State Amplifiers: $400. This amp has never been abused and has If you can find a Carver M1. 0t or M500t after purchasing one from him, he'd give you a refund plus $50. 0t those are reported to be a bit better sounding than the 1. 15% THD Manual Library / Carver. 0T. Item #650006342. 0t mk ii Amazing, clean, lightly used classic Carver M-1. Re: Sa-404 Technics 35-2b Parts; Sony Str-v2; Kenwood Basic M2; This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by Carver. I have own M1. Unfortunately for what ever lucky car was going to be my first, I truly heard and felt music for the first time, yes Welcome, @Ln310, to the Jungle , to our jungle, er, I mean, The Carver Site! This economic thing will pass, and if you hang with us "enablers" that long, you'll soon be pushing that receiver through a couple of Carver M1. 0-T instruction manual online. DEALER ADS WELCOME FOR SALE: Carver M1. 0t done with the MK!! Opt2. 0t mkII opt002 spec by Nelion Audio. Home > Price Guide > Tools Running a Dared pre and Carver TFM on the horns and will soon be adding Silver 7t's to the LF. It recently had failure symptoms equating to the "Turn Off Thump". 0t MKII with some Doobies, this morning. 5t amp and a C-1 preamp. 200 watts RMS per channel x two channel into 8 ohm speakers. 0t amplifier. The Carver M-1. 0, 1. bcmbob. 0 opt2 mkII. I have used the Krell KSA150,McIntosh 2205 and 240,B&K's,Rogue and I honestly have to say the M1. 0t MkII Opt 002 (460x2). hey everyone, first post here. Just before Carver went out of business, I sent it back to the factory for repairs, where they recapped it and brought Carver M-1. for a recap and a few tweeks. Pre-Owned. (continuous) Can be upgraded to over 450 watts RMS per channel x two channels into 8 ohm HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000 2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Skip to main content. This amplifier with its unique Class G design is perfect for music lovers who appreciate high-quality and powerful sound. These are the later versions with the bridged/mono switch and have been converted to M-1. Analog. Based on a majority of reviews I read I bought it. I updated my Carver M1. ) The first time (years ago) hearing the Maggies when I switched from a Pioneer Elite receiver to the Carver TFM22's was a night and day difference in the fullness and quality HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000 2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1. jpg The largest power rail caps (although they have aged) rarely have any use in normal operation of the amp unless you constantly crank the hell out of the amp, it is the low and mid power rail caps that take all of the use/wear and tear, since this amp design switches from amongst the three different (low, mid, and high) voltage rails to maximize efficiency. On both an 8 ohm load and a 4 ohm load, it seems that these bad boys do not lose any steam. I think you will be very impressed with one of the Transfer function enabled Carver amps. Definitely retube, if you do not listen to vinyl you can start with tubes V5 and V6, 12au7 type. I bought a Carver m1. Features. After retirement, I finally got around to re-building my stereo system. As my experience grew, so did my disatisfaction with the M1. 16232 posts · Joined 2007 Add to quote; Only show this user Note: The Carver M4. $750 This review is for Carver M1. View and Download Carver M-1. that is minimum 460 rms x 2 . 5t and a 1. 5t, M4. 0t mkII opt002 is spiced up with Nelion Audio's new retrofit kits. leds are now blue / yellow / red I beleive. Design Product Brand & Model:Carver C-2 preamp and M200T amplifier. In the 1987 series of blind tests, Mr. Years ago I had borrowed my brother's 2 Carver M500t amps with the MKII upgrade (done by Nelion Audio). Country/Region of Manufacture. 0t with mk II mods to now double the power of the Conrad Johnson Premier V (the $12,000 tube amplifier it was transfer function modified to sound like). 5 High End HiFi Set 2x M1. 5T spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Initially I was very pleased with it and thought it sounded great. Clean Carver m1. See the Member Gallery. $68. Here lies my problem the positive connector on one channel is common to the negative connector on the other. User Login. I bought the M1. I love the M1. Super Member. Play testing the C-1 and M1. Browse all Hardware Ads; Browse categories; Dealer eShops; Software . I bought this before I found a guy that is rebuilding a preamp with tuner . 0 t *Completely restored Featured. I am going to use this money to consolidate my setup and buy one big 5 About 6 months ago I got a good deal on a Carver M1. It doesn't seem to be turning on the triac in the supply. I had my M1. pdf), Text File (. I absolutely loved the sweet, powerful sound they put out so recently I purchased 2 Carver M500t amplifiers online with the sole purpose of getting both upgraded to the MKII mod. The M1. Comes with 3 year parts and labor warranty. First one of my Carver modded amps. This is not the original page when I tried the M1. The normal Carver M1. Number of FOR SALE: AGD Audion MKII Monoblocks; User Galleries. 0t MKII 002 mod, a rebuilt Sony TA-E86B preamp I've had since new (1979 dealer comp), a Bluesound Node2 streamer, and a Cambridge Audio CD player. M1. I realize I could find a better sounding streamer, but the incremental difference probably won't be worth the significant What a fun site you guys have made here. -0T M1. $850. If I find one at the right price these guys will be getting it. jpg Now that I have my Musical Fidelity A5 int amp, I am putting my Carver M1. I saw smoke coming from the portholes of both speakers. 0t mkii opt2 owners what are you using as source and speakers General Discussion; Home ; Gallery ; SOLD archive *SOLD* Carver m1. (See link) The upgrade includes the unit to push 540w per channel at 8ohms clean and without clipping. 0t outputs 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Home › For Sale (FS) Classifieds. 0T Magnetic Field Power Amplifier Amp Exct. DVD movies Blu-Ray 1. 0t mkII pwr amps and have no regrets. Joined with a C-19 and some Yamaha NS-1000's I got busy. kee123's Gallery. Condition of all items: clean working units . 0T - Free download as PDF File (. 0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject Vintage Carver M1. When the Carver M-1. Carver Challenge: https://www. 0t MKii OPT2 restored BY NELION AUDIO Asking Price: USD $ 1000. I think it was an M1. As a Carver (receiver) owner myself, I remember all the advertising for the M-1. The clincher came when I replaced it with an Acurus A100. I am currently looking for one. This is actually a Carver M-1. 002 on the HF, Marchand XM44, BBE2002R, Carver SDA-360. 0t no sound not working Bobby DIG8L New Member. There are several post here that discuss this popular mod. 25 0 bids 6d 22h. 0t output. Log in; Create new account; Request new password; Latest Comments. MKII Upgrade opt002 by Nelion Audio! Serviced & Upgraded w/ 3 year warranty still within warranty! Lots of upgrades to My system setup. Powerful amp (460 Watts/ channel @ 8 ohms). 0t s powered a set of Klipsch Heresy s and a 12 JBL pro sub in a large concrete basement. Using the same speakers, cables, pre-amp, etc. I listen to primarily guitar based rock and blues, and the carver kit that I have used over the years really seems to portray an accurate sound of say, a fender telecaster run through a fender twin with the just the power tubes Which one would you go with. For the last 15 years, I've owned a Carver M-1. Above 66 you really have to work to get em to "really" bounce more than one or two. Outstanding performance and sound! Worth every penny. 0t has to be one of the most under-rated amplifiers of all time. The power level per channel is now rated at 520w @ 8ohms. For reference, I was using a Carver M-1. Since I was a kid, I'd been a Carver enthusiast, and in fact worked as a repair technician for Carver Corp. SMC 3009 tonearm. 0t with mkii Opt2 UPGRADE !! Watch Report This Ad. Carver; Power amplifier; M400t. Item #650092459. pdf) or read online for free. 0t modded with the MKII and 002 mod as well as redoing the LED's in WHITE and it was STELLAR on my LSi 15's. I had a Carver M1. It can be swtiched to a mono Carver M-1. I just put together a new system. jagkarma I had an M1. 0t: Solid State Amplifiers: $300. 2021. 0T Amplifier, motivated to sale, make me an offer: Solid State Amplifiers: $450. At this point though, I am kind of tired of the sound. The M-1. Anything from audio legend Bob Carver grabs my attention, and this amp is no exception! Very musical and It can do duty in a home theatre, subwoofer amp, or with less demanding speakers. You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload. Used. I ordered a capacitor kit and installed the twenty-something caps that were in there, obviously no big I have removed the transformer (completely) from the Carver M1. FOR SALE: Carver M1. been lurking here through the years, I have a m1. To say the upgrade [M1. Fully refurbished by Nelion Audio (Carver Authorized) this September with MKII upgrade, power switch, gold inputs and outputs. 0t MKII modded power amps, and you'll know what speakers were designed to do ! LoL. In fact, Stereophile magazine accepted Mr. 0t is rated at 200 watts RMS per channel, puts out almost 350 watts per channel under test, generates very little heat and sounds great. 0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject Classifieds: FOR SALE - carver m1. 0 bids. However, improper speaker hookups can still cause these amps to go. 0t back in October 2015 to MKII opt002. 0t, but imo, it is a good value and has as much power to grab and control any speaker you hook it to. Featuring the vertical high rail capacitor board, and new bias pivot and thump fix CCA's, the mkII feels and looks more professional than ever. While I was looking Carver Model M-1. 0t in the model line (0. Parts Only. Figured I would show off how the white LED's look in my Carver M1. Power into 8 ohms: mod and upgraded Carver m1. I honestly haven't purchased any HK gear since my last HK disc player had buttons start to fall off and then stopped reading discs. 0t amplifier for about 6 years and thought it sounded pretty good until I heard other amplifiers. 0t Mk II Opt 002 (460wpc) and DTL-200 CD player (mainly for looks). The red LED one was converted first and includes a spec sheet Time to move some idle equipment. 99. 1. 00: IN Apr 01, 2022: 4 : Vintage Carver M1. I think it's my new favorite amp. 0t MKII in it's place. I picked up a Carver pre and a pair of 1. Item #649765380. 0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject RM 1. Freshly painted top, blue LED mod. 0t, rated at 200 wpc, to drive a pair of Carver (original) Amazing Loudspeakers. I am going to use this money to consolidate my setup and buy one big 5 The Carver Model M1. Quote: TRAC I. Have a lead on a carver amp (m1. 0T mkII 002? Im'ma bout to start letting some cash go Friday so trying to make some decisions. com. Magnetic Field Power Amplifier (1986) add a review. Ends in 6d 23h. 0t Prev. 0t has a power switch on the back. 5t mkII Upgrade: $175 (Upgrades, Gold binding posts and RCA jacks included) Options: Gold RCA jacks (included with mkII): $40. 0t Amplifier Pre/Pro, The appointment for the second amplifier is in October 2012. Pow Please login to save your item as a favorite. M1. Used – Excellent. 0t MkII optII that was very good- drove Dynaudio's (a tough 4 ohm 82db 1w@1meter) with no problem whatsoever. Post update the sound of the M1 blew me away. 0t mkII opt002 $750 ; IMG_20190219_103649947_HDR. Carver; Power amplifier; TFM-45. $900. 0 was 580 watts per channel Actually, Stereophile article ("The Carver challenge") from 1985 was about the specially modified prototype of Carver M1. 0t mkII opt002! The mkII opt002 mod gives this amp a much higher power rating, more headroom, less commutation distortion, better current sourcing and I ran my SDA SRS 2's with either a Soundcraftsmen A5002 (250x2 @ 8, 375x2 @ 4ohm), a Carfer TFM-55 (380x2) or my Carver M1. I ordered a new face for it but ordered the wrong one so i A Carver authorized, Bob Carver recommended professional audio repair and restoration shop. I am going to use this money to consolidate my setup and buy one big 5 SOLD - FOR SALE: Carver m1. 00 (lbs) Calculate Shipping: Shipping Dimension: Carver M-1. 0t that won't turn on. item 2 Carver M-1. Blu-Ray-Audio DVD 0. restored professionally carver m1. 0t. I recently used Hi-tech audio to refurbish a Carver M1. 0t way back and both were solid amps. 0 - they couldn't tell the difference between the I had an M1. 0t a little to match the M4. 0t amp. Now that I have my Musical Fidelity A5 int amp, I am putting my Carver M1. 0t is worth using 20 Years of Hi-Fi Marketplace sales data. 0t sounded the best. 0t) for a good price and I’m wondering if it makes sense to power bookshelf speakers with such a powerful amp. 5t (350x2@8and will actually hit 600) and just had it serviced after 25yrs of faithful use (though not continuous). Edited September 26, 2020 by Maddmaster My dad owned more of the earlier generation GFT-1, GFP-1, & GFA-555 rack mount gear with a pair of ads L810's that sounded great. 0t's output to reduce the damping factor and make the amplifiers sound more similar. Gold 5-way speaker binding posts (included with mkII): $70. I have a pair of SDA 2's and I purchased a carver M1. Carver; Power amplifier; M4. 0t, TFM-4. Unfortunately the amps have been in the shop twice doing this. Carver M1. 5t offers SOLID SMOOTH Bass; None Fatigue Mid-ranges and Welcome. 0t mkII opt002 amp. The variac is good for sustaining 15Amps but it Godspeed, D0661E AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07 Surrounds: RTis 2channel:Rti100 (carver driven Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2 Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1. 0t mkII, Opt. I had a 1. 5t and several other Carver models came with the 50v and 80v rail Carver then marketed the result as the m1. from 1988 to 1991. It's also a great pairing. Speakers rated up to 120 watts, carver is 200w. Carver+M-1. One of my two upstairs systems is a highly modified Carver C-1 with the BillD mods & remote control, an M-1. CD SACDs 9. Shop by category Carver Amplifier M-1. I am going to use this money to consolidate my setup and buy one big 5 What are you thoughts on the Carver M1. Long story short, I’ve been powering my kef q1s w a Yamaha receiver (rx a860)and want to step up to something better. 5's even. It was kindly sent to me by a member. This is better than new condition with very minimal blemishes unseen. It started in the Summer of 2007. FOR SALE: Carver m1. Not all Wanted to have some binding posts/Med grade power cord upgrades done to my amps, And saw a company that would increase power if wanted for a very reasonable price, Even throwing in L E D's for the meters. Buy It Now +$65. The SAE 2600 I have just rebuilt (and not yet set the bias on) has an amazing sound stage that is very noticeable and of a caliber I was not expecting. Tons of power and no problem driving 4Ω Dynaudio's that are only 82-83db efficient. 0). Anything made by HK after the 80's is going to be declining performance and quality. It's bass is much more limited and "free form" than the 4. 0t and the result is phenomenal. 0t amp and its kin includes replacement of all consumable parts with high quality audio grade components, replacement of vital thermal isolators on output stage, upgrade of power supply rectifiers, upgraded input Used Carver M1. I got this amp used, it powers on but there is no sound output. 0t came in from Vintage Hi-Fi today. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page Carver M-1. I have an ammeter connected inline with the phase leg. Used – Good. Music titles on vinyl CDs 27. 5t vs. 0t/M1. *SOLD* Carver m1. The second amp drives my computer's analog output to a set of Proac Tabletts. Neither of these "challenges" included any measurements. It really lacked warmth. Slowly I energize the transformer's primary (230 volt wiring setup mode as per the manual). 002 on the LF, Carver TFM-35x . The carver silkscreen was coming off or something so prior owner took it all off. The M4. The sound is dynamic, and wa Carver M1. This is an outstanding sounding amp! Not grainy at al l,plenty of low end punch,midrange is superb! In fact its great through the whole spectrum. Just trying to test my Carver M-1. My screen name might ring a bell, as I recently initiated a discussion re updating my bookshelf speakers. It's a great pairing The 4000t is part of my main stereo rig with M500t mkII amp. Dec 30, 2015 #18 Bigaltx24, I'm glad to hear you are liking your M1. The PV 12 is a very fine preamp. txt) or read online for free. Thread starter dr*audio; Start date Aug 3, 2012; dr*audio Fish fingers and custard! Aug 3, 2012 #1 I picked up a m1. If you have the cash and want total reliability and more of the best of these amps I would go with a M1. These things had multiple large woofers, with scads of (somewhat This is a review and detailed measurements of the Carver M-1. An item that has been used previously. 0 t *Completely restored Asking Price: USD $ 899. Node 2 ( its this a great Network appliance with retail user interface , your I might even spring for the MKII upgrade. 5T with Nelion Audio MKII upgrade in Sept. nice small system combo. 0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject Origional owner of this amp. It is an upgrade well worth the money. 0 mkII opt2 9or something along those lines. Has never needed service or blown any fuses. 0t and M500t for more power. 0t mkII opt002 $750 The tremendous power and sonic performance of the M1. 99 shipping. I also have a stock, unrestored M1. HRDROKN Klipsch KLF-30's, biamped, Carver M1. Add the optional LED upgrade (color Musical, powerful and rock solid. The Carver M1. I figured I would try one and then make $50 when I returned it. Ultimately I traded it in toward a McIntosh amp (Mc2100) but I could have easily been very happy with the CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. 0t MKii OPT2 restored BY NELION AUDIO Watch Report This Ad. Each amplifier goes through a two track process. 00: MD Jan 18, 2024: 6 : FOR SALE: Vintage Carver Phase Linear 700 Power Amplifier - "PROTOTYPE" SERIAL NUMBER 001A - READ: Solid State Amplifiers The BillD C-1 is in a bedroom system with a M1. Payment method: Paypal, Money Order: Ships to: United States Condition: 8 - Very good (?) Date Posted: Aug 12, 21 10:20am (PST) M1. Very musical amp, drove 4Ω Dynaudio speakers easily. This was modded in July 2011 and has about 100 or so hours on it. The m1. 2 and it sounds amazing Much more open sounding and more refined. Classified: FOR SALE - Carver M-1. W. 0t Magnetic Field Power Amplifier fully serviced and recapped. 0t Most Underrated Amp? Thread starter alectrevelya; Start date Dec 17, 2017; Tags bob carver carver carver m1. I think the upgraded M1. 0t for about 6 months, and I really wasn't at all happy with it. Oppo UDP203 & BD93, Power Amps: 4 - Carver M1. Info: Carver M1. The restore for the Carver M-4. 0t with the mkII opt002 mods by Nahash5150 at Nelion Audio. Carver M-1. Opens in a new window or tab. 5t amp in the fall of 2019 and yes it was The Carver power supply is 'soft', means high voltage but low amps. I understand that I must use a common ground amp to utilize the interconnecting cable. 0t Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400 PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100 PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX. 0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject The Carver M1. Chuck C reviewed TheRaven's record in Carver Amplifiers. Joined Jan 8, 2019 Messages 4,000 Likes 5,715. It cost me $235 to have a local guy make a new board, add two 2200uf 50v or better caps and two 2200uf 80v or better caps, double grounding. 5t Power Amp (350 watts per side) - Gray. Blu-Ray-Audio DVD 1. So, to your question, I don't think you'll go wrong with either choice. 0t magnetic field power amplifier. I'm scheduled to have my 35 y/o Carver M1. 0t amp new in the late 1980s and used it (for a while) with the original Carver "Amazing" loudspeakers. 002 on the HF, Marchand XM44, BBE2002R, Carver SDA My primary system consists of ADS 1230s and a B&W subwoofer, a Carver m1. Oerets AK Subscriber. 2012-05-25 10:45 pm #1 2012-05-25 10:45 pm #1 Hi Folks, My amp is no longer working. Has new power supply caps on a circuits and concepts circuit board. Later on that night I took the time to set it up and started my first listening session. 0-t amp up for sale. 0t mkII opt 2 Power Amplifier modded by Nelion Audio. 0ts Carver M1. 0t MKII The normal Carver M1. Classifieds: FOR SALE - Carver M-1. 0t, TFM35. They are amazing. This way you get relatively high peak power, for a short time, but much less constant power (as needed in bass). 0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject SOLD For Sale: Newly upgraded Carver M-1. HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton I have MGIIIa's and have used M1. 0t Magnetic Field Power amplifier is in excellent physical and working condition. 0t that have the I purchased this amp, new, back in 1992. 5, 1. Willem Major Contributor. But it was not identical, according to Stereophile measurements of Carver M1. I have a Carver m500t mk11 teac ud-301 vpi scout 1. Continue. 0t (the only Carver amp I ever didn't like) was voiced to sound like the Conrad-Johnson Premier 5 tube monoblock. Comes with the Nelion Audio 3-year warranty and lifetime waiver of bench fees - meaning, if anything goes wrong at any time (even after the warranty expires) we fix it for the price of parts and shipping only. I cant really go any lower on this amp as I am already taking a hit on it. Home > Price Guide > Tools That was good stuff. I love them both. Browse all Hardware Ads; Browse categories; Software . 0t pricing guide. 0t You have to really stress the crap outta my speakers to even get em to move. Vinyl 79. 0t at eBay. TECHNICS SA-505 RECEIVER WORKS PERFECT SERVICED RECAPPED + LED'S A+ CONDITION. 0t MKII Opt 2. I have (2) Carver M1. CARVER M-1. 0t MKII arrived I was very excited. M-1. Transistors are good, beta = 200. 0t bill mod c-1 Carver TD-125 MkII restored by Dave at Vinyl Nirvana ( thanks Dave ). CARVER audio forum on facebook | Play testing the C-1 and M1. 0t in 1998, and bought a C-1 preamp at the same time. 0T amps. 0T Magnetic Field Power Amplifier Amp Exct Carver M-1. If it doesnt have the problems pop up after a full night on them it goes downstairs to my Polk LSi 15's connected to Kimber Kable Hero interconnects and Kimber Kable 8VS internally bi-wired speaker cable. 0t and that upgrade done by Rich, and the other guys in the Carver Audio forum, is top notch. 0t to the TFM-45, even though the TFM-45 was emulated to sound like the famed Silver Seven tube amps. 0t mkII opt002 $750 ; Carver m1. 0 that had been upgraded by a former Carver tech. 0t MKII and the M500t MKII and I do have to say that this gentleman does a fantastic job with these amps. Mc CRYPT PA-8000 MKII erősítő szól, de kitolja a membránt és sistereg HRDROKN Klipsch KLF-30's, biamped, Carver M1. 0t is reputed as one of the best sounding amps within the lineup of standard Carver amps and I personally prefer the M4. Music titles on vinyl CDs 21. The bass was very thin and slappy. 5 Amplifier w/Manuals | 1200 Watt Peak Read. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability. 0t mkII opt 2 Amplifier asking for $650. 2 amplifier asking for $650. stereophile. 5t, Carver m1. (I New to this site. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Carver M-1. 0t mkII but the testimonials peaked my interest several years ago. 0t with mkii Opt2 UPGRADE !! Asking Price: USD $ 700. 0t, TFM22, TFM24, m500t, m4. It's also suggested that it was rated at 200W to match the Conrad The famous Carver M1. 0t mkII opt002 460wpc UPGRADED Power Amplifier. The original version of the amplifier had inverting outputs, that is the right channel output is inverted (180 degrees) from the left channel output. 3|SpeedBox S|AQ King Cobras|AQ Rocket88 What is even more impressive is if you like that M1. 0t mkII Opt 002. I had a modified Carver M1. 0t mkII opt002 $750 ; IMG_20190217_163839836. The mkII opt002 easily pushes the limit of my system. I sent it to the Carver specialist in Washington St. Banana Speaker Jacks. 0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject M-4. Get the best deals for carver m1. Hello again. I see you can upgrade the M1. 5, M1. T. 0t mkII opt002] is worth it would be a gigantic understatement. I decided to invest and have it repaired, upgrade After that, Carver M1. 0t MKII . 0t Power Supply Problem. Krell or ML. 0t MkII Opt 002 as my main amplifier and it's outstanding no matter what you want to listen through on it, or speakers you want to use with it. 0t MKii OPT2 restored BY NELION AUDIO: Solid State Amplifiers: $1000. Thread starter bcmbob; Start date 2012-05-25 10:45 pm; Status Not open for further replies. 0tmkII opt002, B&K 200. Nov 12, 2024 #1 I'm a bit of a newb but I'm into tinkering with electronics so I'm trying to figure this out. Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, I had my M1. The BillD c-1 is paired with a M1. Jump to Latest B. 15% THD 460 watts < 0. While I've never been a fan of the preamp, the power amp does have some significant merits. Payment method: Paypal, Money Order: Shipping Weight: 24. This is because Carver willfully modified the I had the upgraded M1. At 16 years old I began saving for my first car by bagging groceries 5 days a week and working for a jeweler doing silver lost-wax casting. Carver; Power amplifier; TFM-75. 0t mk II specifications Stock Mk II opt 002 Power 8 ohms 200 watts <0. I was using it to drive a sub-woofer when it died. Vinyl 111. Audio Outputs. 0t- mkII- Opt001 Modified. I tried a buddy's Adcom GFA-555 once years ago on them and it amplifier carver m1. If Please login to save your item as a favorite. Starting tonight I will be plugging this amp into my setup for a trial period. It sounds GREAT!!! In this episode I look at the Carver M1. They were playing great until I cranked them up a bit. $599. It is fully functional and in nearly mint condition. Even at very soft listening levels the amp had momentum and richness. 5t came in an era where rack mounting meant serious The Carver M4. HRDROKN . They all drive the Maggies easily (using my Ten Octave Audio LP1 linestage tube preamp most often. Research how much Carver M-1. Ok, Lets do it! Well, Got them back, And what were pretty nice sounding amps, Are way Nothing crazy like the M-1. Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for me. 0t troubleshooting guide General Discussion; Home ; Gallery ; SOLD archive *SOLD* Carver m1. I think Carver is #1 when it comes to making a bunch of HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000 2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1. 0t magnetic field amplifier was released in June of 1986. The 4000t is paired with a M500t mkII, and the result is phenomenal. Carver Silver 7t's in the works. qhfbt rnp zzk iubpvv tazwqi iqnny lrdtjvh apl pbnnk scz