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  1. 08-12-2008 02:57 PM #1
    Ron Temple
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    Default Vintage tube mono by Carver and friends

    Lookee here...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Stereo-T...mZ180275596145

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  2. 08-12-2008 06:36 PM #2
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    Go Bob,,, I wonder if those would adequately power a pair of Amazings?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  3. 08-12-2008 06:41 PM #3
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    Yes, they will. Gracefully, might I add. Lots of heat and they are quite big mind you.
    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

    "The best way to enjoy digital music reproduction is to never listen to good analogue reproduction". - Kenneth Swauger
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  4. 08-12-2008 06:42 PM #4
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    That's one mono block.
    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

    "The best way to enjoy digital music reproduction is to never listen to good analogue reproduction". - Kenneth Swauger
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  5. 08-12-2008 06:43 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by treitz3 View Post
    Yes, they will. Gracefully, might I add. Lots of heat and they are quite big mind you.
    September is my lucky month ;)
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  6. 08-12-2008 06:50 PM #6
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    Maybe. We'll see........:D
    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

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  7. 08-12-2008 07:14 PM #7
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    This pair sold for $6,100 in June

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180249243449

    And this one for $3,750 in July

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180259377833

    And both mention Bob Carver, but one says with Stu Hegeman, and the other Tim de Paravicini

    Just saying...
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  8. 08-13-2008 01:28 AM #8
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    Meet Tim de Paravicini:

    Jake

    Quote Originally Posted by Erik Tracy View Post
    What difference does it make? None if you can't tell a difference.
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  9. 08-13-2008 01:56 AM #9
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    Little Scary looking

    Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL's
    With new Exotic wood, Sonicaps, Mills & RDO198's - Born on 4-24-1989 and Signed by Matthew Polk!!!!

    My Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL's http://www.LASAREATH.com/

    It All Started here: http://tinyurl.com/lasareath2

    Part Deux: http://tinyurl.com/lasareath3
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    And Bob will sign them for you with your name on them!, DAMN!!!!!! I want these amps!
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL's
    With new Exotic wood, Sonicaps, Mills & RDO198's - Born on 4-24-1989 and Signed by Matthew Polk!!!!

    My Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL's http://www.LASAREATH.com/

    It All Started here: http://tinyurl.com/lasareath2

    Part Deux: http://tinyurl.com/lasareath3
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    And for you SDA guys out there who may be fortunate enough to bid and win these amps they can be strapped together and used with your SDA's. Straight from Bob Carver's mouth!!!


    Q: Hi Guys! Can the Neg Terminals be strapped together?, I have a pair of Polk Audio SRS 2's and they need Common Ground amps Thanks, Lasareath


    Aug-13-08
    A: Hi Lasareath, Yes. All you have to do is put the amps close together side-by-side, then connect the two negative terminals to each other with a short common wire. Viola! Bob Carver
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL's
    With new Exotic wood, Sonicaps, Mills & RDO198's - Born on 4-24-1989 and Signed by Matthew Polk!!!!

    My Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL's http://www.LASAREATH.com/

    It All Started here: http://tinyurl.com/lasareath2

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  12. 08-13-2008 07:26 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ricardo View Post
    This pair sold for $6,100 in June

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180249243449

    And this one for $3,750 in July

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180259377833

    And both mention Bob Carver, but one says with Stu Hegeman, and the other Tim de Paravicini

    Just saying...
    Ricardo, log in or join the Carver forum and all will be revealed. There's just too much to explain in one post. ;)

    One of these amps will be in a rig or three for evaluation at this year's Carverfest which Bob will be attending. Good times, man.
    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

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  13. 08-14-2008 07:54 PM #13
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    Gotta love it! Bob's still making history.......

    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

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    I LOVE it very much!!!!

    I just hope that he makes a pair in November, because then the wedding will be done and I can find 6 grand!

    Then I can hook them up to my newly re-done SRS 2's with Mundorf Silver/Oil caps :)


    Quote Originally Posted by treitz3 View Post
    Gotta love it! Bob's still making history.......

    Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL's
    With new Exotic wood, Sonicaps, Mills & RDO198's - Born on 4-24-1989 and Signed by Matthew Polk!!!!

    My Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL's http://www.LASAREATH.com/

    It All Started here: http://tinyurl.com/lasareath2

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  15. 08-14-2008 08:21 PM #15
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    I think they are horrible.
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  16. 08-14-2008 08:30 PM #16
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    Uh huh.
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  17. 08-14-2008 08:30 PM #17
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    I do.
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  18. 08-14-2008 08:35 PM #18
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    Um, why?
    In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence.

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  19. 08-14-2008 08:40 PM #19
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    Why? Just because I think they are ugly; don't like the color, and that frontplate looks cheap, IMO of course. I bet they do sound beautiful, but they are horrible ;)
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    I'll let you know what they sound like. About 40 some-odd folks might do the same. Preliminary reports from the cat that bought the first pair? Nothing but stellar reviews.

    F1's ears will hear them as well as a few Polk forum members, so I'm quite sure that you will hear some feedback on them. ;)
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  21. 08-15-2008 08:20 AM #21
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    Yep, I'll get to see what these babies will do for my Plats. I'm betting it will sound mighty good.
    Lots of Carver stuff and a pair of LSi9's
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