Bob Carver / ELAN / Sunfire

[LGLDSR73]

Okay, mass confusion here. WHO is "Elan Home Systems" and WHAT has become of Bob Caver and Sunfire Corporation? Who is supporting Carver equipment? Sunfire?

Thanks,

Lyman

[thuffman03]

Sorry but I don't know who Elan Home Systems is.

Bob Carver sold Sunfire.  He still works for them in their R&D.

Out of Warranty Sunfire and Carver equipment can be service by http://www.ritasvintageaudio.net/.

Hope this answers your questions.

[MasterBlaster]

A little google-fu reveals that Elan home systems (A manufacturer of Multi-room audio/video systems) is part of the Elan group which also owns Sunfire, and Homelogic - A manufacturer of IP based home control systems.

http://www.elanhomesystems.com/history.asp

[LGLDSR73]

Thanks. I was not aware that Bob had sold Sunfire, which would explain why support at Elan Home Systems had no clue when I asked questions re the TFM series of Amps.

A little google-fu reveals that Elan home systems (A manufacturer of Multi-room audio/video systems) is part of the Elan group which also owns Sunfire, and Homelogic - A manufacturer of IP based home control systems.

http://www.elanhomesystems.com/history.asp

[confused]

OK, so what is the rest of the story?  Is Bob retiring, or has he just tired of the business world?  Is he going to restart Carver, I heard he owns that name again?

[OCCD]

Sunfire is sold, and Bob is semi retired. He is still involved with R&D for Sunfire. The Carver name is also retired. However, there will be a rebirth of carver Silver Seven tube amps in the near future. They will be under the CARVERaudio name. Bob, James, and Dave are working on it.