WTB: Carver HR-772 receiver

Hello, I am looking to buy a Carver HR-772 receiver after I foolishly sold mine recently.

Must be in 100% working condition and cosmetically in very good + or better condition (to match my pristine SD/A-490t and TD-1700).

A working remote would be nice, but is not a deal breaker if there is no remote (more interested in the HR-772 being as nice as possible).

I have decided to go with as much of a "Carver" system as I can and will use the HR-772 as a preamp/tuner.

Will also be looking for an a-760x amp (so would sell the Sunfire 300 x 2) and a 390t CD changer to add to the system.

Please PM me if you have a HR-772, any leads would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Welcome

Two things. I think it would be a mistake to sell the Sunfire 300x2 for an A-760x.
Second, why would you want an HR-772 to use as a tuner/preamp (i.e., not use the amps). If you need a tuner/preamp, why not get a tuner/preamp like a CT-7?

Two things. I think it would be a mistake to sell the Sunfire 300x2 for an A-760x.
Second, why would you want an HR-772 to use as a tuner/preamp (i.e., not use the amps). If you need a tuner/preamp, why not get a tuner/preamp like a CT-7?

I'd like to go to as much as possible to a "Carver" branded amp to match the 490t, TD-1700, and whatever I end up with as a preamp. Also, I want to get an amp with gain controls, which the 760x has, so when running the Klipsch Chorus II's I have more usable range with the volume control. The combination of Sunfire amp and Chorus speakers gets really loud really quickly. I just sold a pair of Magnepan 2.7's (the 2.7's being the reason I bought the Sunfire) which, efficiency wise, are on the other end of the scale. If I ever get back into Maggies, I believe the 760x will do a decent job on them (with the gains cranked back up!).

The CT-7 would be my other preamp consideration.

I like the HR-772 because it has 6 audio inputs (plus phono) vs 5 (plus phono) on the CT-7. I can use every input I can get.

It has a 5-band tone control vs 3 on the CT-7 (maybe won't matter, but nice to know it's there).

The HR-772 has a larger volume knob which I feel gives me a finer volume adjustment by hand vs the small one on the CT-7, again usefull with the Chorus's.

It may be my imagination, but I think the display characters on the 772 are a bit larger then the CT-7. The total display area is larger so everything's not so cramped on the 772. Older eyes, you know.

I had the HR-772 running the Maggies previously as a preamp and thought it did a decent job, I had no complaints.

Good talking with you BillD.

Welcome to the forum.

Check out this web site. He is a forum member and a good guy to deal with. He does not show one on his web site but that does not mean he does not have one.

http://www.vintagehifipgh.com

I understand your motivation, rah. Welcome.

I understand your motivation, rah. Welcome.

Thanks.

Yeah, if I wasn't a Carver fan (of Mr. Carver's designs, applications and overall approach to audio) I could think of other amps/preamps etc that might, as a practical point, be better overall choices, but that's the price you pay for this thing you call OCCD.

Welcome to the forum.

Check out this web site. He is a forum member and a good guy to deal with. He does not show one on his web site but that does not mean he does not have one.

http://www.vintagehifipgh.com

Thanks.

I was also on his website yesterday but did not see a 772. I'll contact him and at least let him know I'm looking for one.

Welcome to the forum and good luck on your quest for "Carver" equipment!!!

rah, Hello and Welcome! You might find for the MONEY a Sunfire Ultimate Receiver to do the trick VERY NICE! I see them for cheap on the bay from time to time and it may not get any better for the buck yet still a Bob Carver product. GOOD LUCK!!!