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Audio Discussion => CARVER => Topic started by: icravcarver on June 10, 2010, 10:41:44 PM

Title: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: icravcarver on June 10, 2010, 10:41:44 PM
Well, for those of you who don't frequent the Carver Audio forum, I went and bought a C-16 this past weekend, and it showed up today.  I have had it hooked up since after dinner, and all I can say, is HOLY CRAP!!!

I know I had a good setup with my old rig (see my Signature - I haven't changed it yet, and probably won't for a week or so).  Here are some pics of my newest toy!!

Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: schwarcw on June 10, 2010, 11:39:17 PM
Very nice!  I borrowed a C-19 from Tom and I was very impressed with the sound of that preamp.  Congrats on your new score!

Carl
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: thuffman03 on June 11, 2010, 01:50:41 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: Kingman on June 11, 2010, 06:16:11 AM
KOOL!!!!  8)    8)    8)
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: NATOE on June 11, 2010, 11:54:42 AM
very nice. One of these days I will get a c-19 to go with my dynacos.
Nice grill covers too.

pete
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: BB3 on June 11, 2010, 01:35:50 PM
Congrats Neil. :D I Know Exactly How You Feel. ;)----Bill
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: Reverend on June 11, 2010, 02:41:29 PM
Nice Pickup!
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: icravcarver on June 11, 2010, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: NATOE on June 11, 2010, 11:54:42 AM
very nice. One of these days I will get a c-19 to go with my dynacos.
Nice grill covers too.

pete

Yeah, it took me a week to get Gunter's hair out of them.  Well worth the trouble.  Tom know's his shit.  (He's a keeper!!!)

To all, thanks for the complements on the new piece of equipment.  The sound is incredible.

Neil
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: OCCD on June 11, 2010, 10:15:26 PM
Nice score Neil!!!! ;D
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: mikey813 on June 11, 2010, 11:53:09 PM
Great score Neil.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: Falcon on June 12, 2010, 12:34:39 PM
The C-16 was my favorite Carver pre-amp. Nice score.
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: paden501 on June 12, 2010, 11:02:08 PM
Schweet.   Nice pick-up.
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: icravcarver on June 14, 2010, 10:14:54 AM
Okay - I  have played with this unit enough!!!  (J/K).  I can't get over how transparent this unit is.  The music just pours out of my system like a fine wine.   8) 8) (Or a powerful Dead Monkey!! - for all you home brew lovers out there at Vintage Hi-Fi of PGH.)   My setup just sings to me. 

What to upgrade next ?!?!?!?!?   :P :P   

Neil
Title: Re: New Carver C-16 preamp
Post by: BB3 on June 14, 2010, 07:25:04 PM
 ;D ;DI Hear You Neil.

Our Man Tom(thuffman) swears that there was noticeable and definite improvement with the installation of the Carver Interconnects.

Not Sure What You Are Using Neil, But It Could Be Just What Your Looking For Without Having To Spend A Ton Of Green.

Just My Thoughts Neil. Happy Listening My Friend. ;D--------BILL(BB3)