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  1. 01-24-2010 06:47 PM #1
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    Default pre-amp help carver c-400, c-1, c-11

    Looking at carver pre's. Does anyone know what the differences are. and if 1 is better than the others. Thanks in advance for any input.

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    The C-1 or C-19 [tubed pre] will offer the best sound.
    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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    Thanks treitz. Can you tell me why those two are better than the c-400? They all seem to get good revues.

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    Do you mean the C-4000?
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    I was told by a reputable source that the C-16 was the best solid state amp that Carver made. I haven't heard any personally.
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    Yes, I mean the c-4000. Forgot one of those pesky little 0's
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    The C-16 and the C-1 are [I would say] tied in that category.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mjg View Post
    Yes, I mean the c-4000. Forgot one of those pesky little 0's
    POS. I heard one that was even modded that Bob Carver auditioned at Carverfest and the sound was so veiled, I just left the room. Highly NOT recommended. ;)
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    What about the c-11? I read something about it being the exact same as the c-1. Anyone have any info on that/
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    Quote Originally Posted by treitz3 View Post
    The C-16 and the C-1 are [I would say] tied in that category.
    Allow me to correct myself. The Lightstar pre is hands down Carver's best work for an SS pre. The C-1 and the C-16 IMO would be tied for second place.

    I'm sorry mjg, but I can not comment on the C-11 as I have never heard one yet. If you are in the market, I do have a C-16 for sale.
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    treitz3,

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    The C-11 is same as C-1 except black and a slightly better phono section.
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    Thank You.

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    Also, for the record....the Silver1 pre is the best of the best of the tubed category, with the C-19 following in its footsteps.
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    MJG,

    I sure hope that you are able to work a deal out with TREITZ3 on the Carver C-16. You're going to love it.

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    Finishing up the details now. Cant wait to try it out. My back ordered LSI 15's might be in next week also. I really need to slow down on buying equipment for a while!!! But I do need a quality center channel.Noooooooooooo

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