Since this board has lots of folks that are constantly looking at Carver gear on eBay I wanted to get some knowledge on what the going rate seems to be on a couple amp's. I am looking to possibly acquire a 2 channel amp to drive my LSi 15's but I want to make sure I don't overbid on something.
I am specifically looking for kinda a ballpark cost for the following amps, and any hidden costs that tend to pop up with any of the particular amps:
M1.0t
M1.5t
TFM-35
A-400x
Carver M & TFM Series amps
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Carver M & TFM Series amps
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
1.0t $300ish...TFM 35...$360ish...A400x...$260ish...no experience or have never had the other. BTW these are ballpark prices from my experience. I've seen them all go alot higher but that is what I'd expect to pay.
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
1.5 $350
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Carver M4.0T in front channels to Caver AL VI's in SACD & 2 Channel setup
C 16, PT 2400, Slim Device, Carver TX-8, 490T and Rega TT w Grado Gold cart in the 2 channel setup
Bogen SRB20 is computer amp
Carver PM-350 donated for youth church use
Carver M4.0T in front channels to Caver AL VI's in SACD & 2 Channel setup
C 16, PT 2400, Slim Device, Carver TX-8, 490T and Rega TT w Grado Gold cart in the 2 channel setup
Bogen SRB20 is computer amp
Carver PM-350 donated for youth church use
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
Thanks guys! Anything know to be wrong with any of thee particular amps? I ask because I didn't know about the bias shift issue on the 4.0ts and want to make sure I know what I might be getting into.
Looking like the a-400x and 1.0t are what I would be looking at as my budget would be 250.
Looking like the a-400x and 1.0t are what I would be looking at as my budget would be 250.
"You were on my Ignore List, but you are too damn entertaining, like a circus monkey, so I took you off" - H9
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
As with any vintage amp, you need to know if the amp has been serviced or if there are any issues with it. Chances are, an M1.0 WILL need servicing if it hasn't already been.
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From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
Sony SACD/DVD-A
Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
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RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.
Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
I just watched a TFM-35 go for $550 plus $59 shipping. I thought that was a little high. Kind of been want a 35 for the video game home theater area. Right now is mostly video games and I have the 600x2 on it. A little overkill I must say.
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PT-2400 serial #0001
Baby Black Magic serial #0001
Baby Black Magic serial #0002
Cherry/260wpc Mono Blocks
Lightstar Reference
Sunfire Series II 625x2
Carver 490t
OPPO-103
Lucas Labs CF-14
Sunfire Tube pre
DENON DP-62L TT
DUAL CS 5000 TT
DQ-20's
Tesla CF-15 speakers
Douglas Cables
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
So if it was a TFM or the A-400x I might not need to worry as much due to the fact they are newer amps correct?TNRabbit wrote:As with any vintage amp, you need to know if the amp has been serviced or if there are any issues with it. Chances are, an M1.0 WILL need servicing if it hasn't already been.
Ouch, yeah thats waaayyyy outside my budget lol.....MRHP wrote:I just watched a TFM-35 go for $550 plus $59 shipping. I thought that was a little high. Kind of been want a 35 for the video game home theater area. Right now is mostly video games and I have the 600x2 on it. A little overkill I must say.
"You were on my Ignore List, but you are too damn entertaining, like a circus monkey, so I took you off" - H9
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
I believe the other site has a nice little summary of sale prices for all the Carver stuff: high, low, average selling prices...
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SS system: CX-995V DVD to AV-634x 3-4 channel amp (center/rears) & M1.0t mk-II opt2(fronts).
Garage: 300 disk changer to Entech 202.5 DAC to MXR150 Receiver (pre) to TFM-42 to EPI 400 speakers.
LR: AudioEngine wireless link from family room preamp to Barcus-Berry 2002R Sonic Maximizer to GlowPower Zyxt IC's to Sunfire 300x2 to Nordost 6M bi-source wires to AOS 28" MDF spherical speakers using six 6.5" woofers and eight 1" dome tweeters symm. arranged around the surface.
SS system: CX-995V DVD to AV-634x 3-4 channel amp (center/rears) & M1.0t mk-II opt2(fronts).
Garage: 300 disk changer to Entech 202.5 DAC to MXR150 Receiver (pre) to TFM-42 to EPI 400 speakers.
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
Anyone point me to where it is there, that place is very hard to navigate...elgrau wrote:I believe the other site has a nice little summary of sale prices for all the Carver stuff: high, low, average selling prices...
"You were on my Ignore List, but you are too damn entertaining, like a circus monkey, so I took you off" - H9
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
Here: http://www.thecarversite.com/yetanother ... sts&m=1115EndersShadow wrote:Anyone point me to where it is there, that place is very hard to navigate...elgrau wrote:I believe the other site has a nice little summary of sale prices for all the Carver stuff: high, low, average selling prices...
TNRabbit
From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
Sony SACD/DVD-A
Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.
From FrankieD's lips to your ears: Sunfire - a quiet box of endless power.
Sunfire TG-IV/400~7 Amp
Carver SD/A-360 CDP
Benchmark DAC-1
Sony SACD/DVD-A
Active bi-amp: Ashly XR-1001 & 2 Rane PEQ-15s
Main: HotRodded AL-IIIs
Sub: Klipsch RT-12d
Center: Sunfire CRS-3c
Surround: Sunfire CRS-3 (x 2)
OconeeOrange wrote:"Gary likes to play it 'loud' as do I. His system begs you turn it up until you die"
RIP WIlliam B. Dibble, 1948-2012. I'll miss you my friend.
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
TNRabbit wrote:Here: http://www.thecarversite.com/yetanother ... sts&m=1115EndersShadow wrote:Anyone point me to where it is there, that place is very hard to navigate...elgrau wrote:I believe the other site has a nice little summary of sale prices for all the Carver stuff: high, low, average selling prices...
They must not like me cause I dont have access to that part
"You were on my Ignore List, but you are too damn entertaining, like a circus monkey, so I took you off" - H9
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
A'gon bluebook:
Carver A-400x : Used Prices New $685.00 $380.00 High $330.00 Last $260.00 Low Used $320.00 Jan 00 04 Carver A-400x released 1995, 200w x 2, thx
Carver A-500x : Used Prices New $1000.00 $650.00 High $300.00 Last $300.00 Low Used $450.00 Jan 00 Jul 09 Carver A-500x released 1997, 250w x 2, thx
Carver M-1.0t : Used Prices New $630.00 $500 High $250.00 Last $190.00 Low Used $320.00 Feb 02 last 60 of 118 recorded sales Jul 10 Carver M-1.0t released 1986, 200w x 2
Carver M-1.5t : Used Prices New $900.00 $550.00 High $330.00 Last $260.00 Low Used $410.00 Apr 01 last 60 of 77 recorded sales Jun 09
Carver M-1.5t released 1982, 350w x 2
Carver TFM-35 : Used Prices New $700.00 $510.00 High $310.00 Last $300.00 Low Used $400.00
Feb 01 last 60 of 78 recorded sales Sep 10
Carver TFM-35 released 1992, 250w x 2, with meters, 30 lbs
Carver A-400x : Used Prices New $685.00 $380.00 High $330.00 Last $260.00 Low Used $320.00 Jan 00 04 Carver A-400x released 1995, 200w x 2, thx
Carver A-500x : Used Prices New $1000.00 $650.00 High $300.00 Last $300.00 Low Used $450.00 Jan 00 Jul 09 Carver A-500x released 1997, 250w x 2, thx
Carver M-1.0t : Used Prices New $630.00 $500 High $250.00 Last $190.00 Low Used $320.00 Feb 02 last 60 of 118 recorded sales Jul 10 Carver M-1.0t released 1986, 200w x 2
Carver M-1.5t : Used Prices New $900.00 $550.00 High $330.00 Last $260.00 Low Used $410.00 Apr 01 last 60 of 77 recorded sales Jun 09
Carver M-1.5t released 1982, 350w x 2
Carver TFM-35 : Used Prices New $700.00 $510.00 High $310.00 Last $300.00 Low Used $400.00
Feb 01 last 60 of 78 recorded sales Sep 10
Carver TFM-35 released 1992, 250w x 2, with meters, 30 lbs
Oppo Sonica DAC
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Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
Thanks for that ^. Lets me know just what I needed 
"You were on my Ignore List, but you are too damn entertaining, like a circus monkey, so I took you off" - H9
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
"We shouldn't laugh at people like you, we should pray for them. You have my prayers for a speedy rehabilitation you sad, silly little man" - Jstas
Re: Carver M & TFM Series amps
If that deal falls through let me know, I have a 400x that's just been sitting around not being used I'd let go for $200 shipped. No rack handles and minor signs of wear but it works good and sounds great. PM me with your email address if you want pictures and or if you're interested. I was just going to keep this around for back up but sounds like you need it more then me.
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