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Audio Discussion => CARVER => Topic started by: Homer on January 04, 2010, 05:47:21 PM
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OK, since most of the threads I read on here revolve around Carver equipment and I have a question about a M-1.0t amplifier. How well can it handle driving complex speaker loads? I am a big B&W fan and that is the load I would use it for. I have a chance to buy the amp, a Carver preamp (model unknown at this time) and a TL 3200 cd player for $600. I think it is a little expensive but any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
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The price is good, The M1.0t is easily worth 250to 275. The amp can deliver 200 wrms @8. Power at clipping 350 wrms@8, 500wrms@4. I believe it to be a powerful performer.
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OK, since most of the threads I read on here revolve around Carver equipment and I have a question about a M-1.0t amplifier. How well can it handle driving complex speaker loads? I am a big B&W fan and that is the load I would use it for. I have a chance to buy the amp, a Carver preamp (model unknown at this time) and a TL 3200 cd player for $600. I think it is a little expensive but any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
If the preamp is a C-4000(t) or a C-16. Good deal.
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Is the TL 3200 CD player a keeper?
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It is a decent 16 bit player.
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Price really depends on the pre amp. Player is not that expensive. Let us know what you're getting.
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The Pre is the deal maker or breaker. The M1.0t should handle you B&W's. Best thing to do is to try it and see. Ever amp and speaker combo will sound different.
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Here is a 1.0t to watch on ebay. It ends soon. This is actually the pre Obama normal price range for these. :o
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carver-M-1-0t-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ330390641386QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item4cecd11aea (http://cgi.ebay.com/Carver-M-1-0t-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ330390641386QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item4cecd11aea)
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Wow that one is very pretty!
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Sounds like a nice deal, depending on what pre you're getting with it. Let us know what you think of the M1.0T. I've always kind-of wanted one of those.
good luck.
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I am sad to say that I cancelled the deal without ever finding out what preamp is in the mix. Seems to me that an amp worth $250 or $300 and a CD player worth $50 or $75 doesn't justify paying the extra $225 or $300 for a preamp I don't need. The seller will be out of town for the next week or so. I will find out what preamp he has asap as a follow-up. The preamp is loaned to another person presently and that's why the model number is a mystery. Thanks for the info.
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To close the loop on this topic, the preamp is a Carver C-2.
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He won't deal on what you want??? :o 2 out of 3 ain't bad????????? ???
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He won't deal on what you want??? :o 2 out of 3 ain't bad????????? ???
Damn right. I'm with you Kingman.
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He wants to sell all three pieces together. I am only looking for an amp.
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PASS on that deal.