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Carver CM 1090 Integrated amp
« on: October 09, 2011, 10:13:13 PM »
Hi all.  Any thoughts on the value of a Carver CM 1090.  New in about 1990, 100 WPC, metrers, phono section, etc.  Since it's 20 years old, what service might it need?  Thanks
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Re: Carver CM 1090 Integrated amp
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2011, 12:05:09 AM »
About $300 on the low end...


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Re: Carver CM 1090 Integrated amp
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2011, 07:34:42 AM »
Caps are due for replacement & most likely need to be done to keep it operating up to spec.
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Re: Carver CM 1090 Integrated amp
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2011, 09:48:45 AM »
From what I know, it is a TFM-15 with a preamp.  It most likely will if not already need serviced to bring back to spec. 

I have owned tow TFM-15's and liked them.  It is a good amp.
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Re: Carver CM 1090 Integrated amp
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2011, 05:08:01 PM »
Thanks, all.  It sounds like a couple hundred buks for the amp, plus a few more for Tom's magic is a fair investment.  And, I'll have a unit that should play to spec for a number of years.
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Re: Carver CM 1090 Integrated amp
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2011, 04:43:14 PM »
I like the 1090.
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Re: Carver CM 1090 Integrated amp
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2011, 05:17:49 PM »
Haven't yet made the purchase.  It's still available for $200, but I have only seen Pics and am not sure of the condition.
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Re: Carver CM 1090 Integrated amp
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2011, 10:51:32 AM »
I saw this one earlier this morning...it didn't last long!!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/170712609633?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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