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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #45 on: November 15, 2012, 09:10:25 PM »
Quote from: Kingman on November 05, 2012, 06:36:11 PM
OCCD...I have sent pm's and have not heard the progress on the Lightstar pre and Super Jr. sub amp. I don't think the Lightstar is messed up, just a ground fault problem...so????  ???

Dont PM   CALL me!  we dont need no stinkin rack handles...


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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #46 on: November 16, 2012, 06:16:29 AM »
Quote from: OldiesButGoodies on November 15, 2012, 08:20:52 PM
I will go harass him for you saturday or Monday.
Thanks Pepe!!!  :-*
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #47 on: November 16, 2012, 06:19:07 AM »
I will be calling you tomorrow. HIGH NOON!!!!! ...or maybe a drunk call tonight....
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #48 on: November 17, 2012, 07:31:42 PM »
Sheesh Wayne, what's the hurry? Don't you have about 1000 Carver pieces you could be listening to while you wait? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #49 on: November 18, 2012, 07:58:11 AM »
Quote from: Magnaryder on November 17, 2012, 07:31:42 PM
Sheesh Wayne, what's the hurry? Don't you have about 1000 Carver pieces you could be listening to while you wait? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Ray, you know I'm an impatient bitch! No Cheerwine for you... :laugh:
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #50 on: November 19, 2012, 08:55:05 AM »
Will there be anyone at the shop this evening or is Monday a no-soup-for-you day?
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #51 on: November 21, 2012, 07:48:48 PM »
Who knows...after all ...they don't want to buy any stinking rack handles!!!!!  :o
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #52 on: January 01, 2013, 06:51:16 PM »
Patiently waiting.......

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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #53 on: January 02, 2013, 12:09:27 PM »
Quote from: Magnaryder on January 01, 2013, 06:51:16 PM
Patiently waiting.......

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. Want to rethink my impatience????
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #54 on: January 03, 2013, 10:26:47 PM »
Quote from: Kingman on January 02, 2013, 12:09:27 PM
Quote from: Magnaryder on January 01, 2013, 06:51:16 PM
Patiently waiting.......

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. Want to rethink my impatience????
You guys need to give me some slack...
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #55 on: January 04, 2013, 06:02:12 AM »
I'll try to call tonight if you are going to be at the shop...
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #56 on: January 05, 2013, 09:34:21 PM »
I left the country for a while. :-* :-*
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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #57 on: January 26, 2013, 11:01:54 PM »
still waiting....and waiting....and waiting....what's the news?

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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #58 on: January 27, 2013, 08:32:53 AM »
Saw this on Carversite with your name in it...note the 150 watt rating at beginning???
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Carver Audio Lightstar 2.0 Amplifiers
4.89/5 (9 Reviews) MSRP : $2795.00
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Product Description
150 watts (300w Reference Model also available for 3995)


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Date Reviewed: June 8, 2008

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Features

Dual front panel ballistic power meters
Switchable hi/low input gain controls
Balanced/Unbalanced switch
Standby Touchplate
2 sets of speaker terminals

Specifications

300 Watts RMS - 8ohms
600 Watts RMS - 4ohms
1200 Watts RMS - 2ohms
2400 Watts available for >2000ms

Frequency Response : 20 Hz to 20k Hz(+- 0.5dB)
Full Power Bandwidth : 5 Hz to >20k Hz
CrossTalk >70 dB@1k
Damping factor >200
Output Impedence < 0.4 ohms
Input to Output Phase angle < 6.5 degrees
CCMR : < 50dB@1k
THD : <0.2%
Signal to Noise
low gain : 114dB
high gain : 103 dB
A-Weighted, refenced to rated power
Power Consumption
50W at idle
250W with musical program
1440W nominal continuous
Power Requirements
120VAC
Display: Dual Analogue Meters(lighted)
0dB=300 watts into 8ohms
Weight 42lbs
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/amplifiers/carver-audio/lightstar-2-0/prd_115668_1583crx.aspx

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Re: I'm craving some Lightstar amplification....
« Reply #59 on: January 27, 2013, 02:32:37 PM »
Quote from: Kingman
Saw this on Carversite with your name in it...note the 150 watt rating at beginning???
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Carver Audio Lightstar 2.0 Amplifiers
4.89/5 (9 Reviews) MSRP : $2795.00
Write a review
Where To Buy
Specifications
Product Description
150 watts (300w Reference Model also available for 3995)

Most of the above is incorrect. Figures.
I wrote a review, somewhere. Transcribed it to CarverAudio.com then it was reprinted(stolen) and moved to other places trying to flesh out an LD website without my permission. It looks like someone copy/pasted and wasn't paying attention. 

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