It is incredible to see photos of the amps Mike is building on the Caverfest design.
There were a lot of guys at CarverFest building, but on day one I saw there was Bob Carver and Mike.. There was no way a guy like me could do that. My job became to encourage and carry water and beer to the guys. I did it 24/7, had fun and learned a lot. No one visiting Cabin 5 wanted for anything.
I gave Mike $1K in $20 bills to build mine the first day I met him. At the time it seemed like a fair deal.
Neither of us saw the problems ahead, so now I owe Mike more more $$. I am good for it.
The design was flawed and needed new thinking and the many upgrades that have come to light over the last year.
The amps Mike is building will be the best of the best. Anyone here doubt that?
From one Biker to another --> Thanks Mike
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Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
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Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
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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: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
Double OO,OconeeOrange wrote:It is incredible to see photos of the amps Mike is building on the Caverfest design.
There were a lot of guys at CarverFest building, but on day one I saw there was Bob Carver and Mike..
The amps Mike is building will be the best of the best. Anyone here doubt that?
From one Biker to another --> Thanks Mike
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RIP BILL D. RIP WRABBIT
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Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
Don wrote:Double OO,OconeeOrange wrote:It is incredible to see photos of the amps Mike is building on the Caverfest design.
There were a lot of guys at CarverFest building, but on day one I saw there was Bob Carver and Mike..
The amps Mike is building will be the best of the best. Anyone here doubt that?
From one Biker to another --> Thanks Mike
If you would have watched me more, you would have learned how to burn yourself with a soldering gun!
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Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
KEEP STROKIN' THAT EGO BILL!!!!
My system (sitting in the garage):
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Carver Pro PT-1800
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Logitech Squeezebox
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Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
Ok, that last post was a little harsh....
Bill, without going out and buying the new transformers (the ones bob c and bob f will not sell you) the only things that can be done are the mods in which bob c and tubular joe have provided, along with the transformer mount modification the I GAVE mike.
Therefore, of mike had built them as i think he has, for i was there when he was working on the first, i must inform you, they may sound better, but your amps put out LESS power than everyone elses, BUT (if mike did what i think he did) you can do more tube rolling.
All in all, your amp will not be any "better" or even the "best" of the CF amps.... Thus why my first post was posted....
As for everyone else, i higly suggest taking/semding your amps to a buddy who can work on them and have Joe's Plate Voltage Mod and the 12AX7 Conversion Mod done to your amplifiers. It makes a world of difference, BUT you may/will lose 2-4 watts in the process.
Mike, if you see this, please post photos of the Transformer Bracket Mod that you and i discussed, that worked great for cutting out the hum.
Bill, without going out and buying the new transformers (the ones bob c and bob f will not sell you) the only things that can be done are the mods in which bob c and tubular joe have provided, along with the transformer mount modification the I GAVE mike.
Therefore, of mike had built them as i think he has, for i was there when he was working on the first, i must inform you, they may sound better, but your amps put out LESS power than everyone elses, BUT (if mike did what i think he did) you can do more tube rolling.
All in all, your amp will not be any "better" or even the "best" of the CF amps.... Thus why my first post was posted....
As for everyone else, i higly suggest taking/semding your amps to a buddy who can work on them and have Joe's Plate Voltage Mod and the 12AX7 Conversion Mod done to your amplifiers. It makes a world of difference, BUT you may/will lose 2-4 watts in the process.
Mike, if you see this, please post photos of the Transformer Bracket Mod that you and i discussed, that worked great for cutting out the hum.
My system (sitting in the garage):
(Stereo System)
Carver Pro PT-1800
Logitech Squeezebox
RCA-Headphone jack for iPod & iPhone
(Stereo System)
Carver Pro PT-1800
Logitech Squeezebox
RCA-Headphone jack for iPod & iPhone
Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
only in my wildest dreams could I ever imagine myself on the same level as Bob, when it comes to electronic design and the related that goes with that.
hell, Bob has probably forgotten more than I could ever dream of ever knowing....
think of me as the Chinese, I copy real good......
hell, Bob has probably forgotten more than I could ever dream of ever knowing....
think of me as the Chinese, I copy real good......
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CARVER: TFM-75, TFM-45(3), SD/A-490T
SUNFIRE: Tube pre
WTL Amadeus GTA+DV DRT XV-1t
2 sets of ALS'3, set of SILVERS, set of PLATS
AUDIOCONTROL: phase coupled activator
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SILVER 7's
Amazing Line Source
2 SVS PB16 SUBS
#1 BLACK BEAUTY's made by the man, the myth, the legend Bob Carver
CARVER: TFM-75, TFM-45(3), SD/A-490T
SUNFIRE: Tube pre
WTL Amadeus GTA+DV DRT XV-1t
2 sets of ALS'3, set of SILVERS, set of PLATS
AUDIOCONTROL: phase coupled activator
KENWOOD: BASIC M2a (2)
“Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but stupid lasts forever.”
― Aristophanes
The only thing I'll feel......will be the RECOIL
Necronomicon Ex-Mortis....... Klaatu Barada Nikkto
"We should seek the greatest value of our action"
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Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
AlexSauter wrote:Ok, that last post was a little harsh....
Bill, without going out and buying the new transformers (the ones bob c and bob f will not sell you) the only things that can be done are the mods in which bob c and tubular joe have provided, along with the transformer mount modification the I GAVE mike.
Therefore, of mike had built them as i think he has, for i was there when he was working on the first, i must inform you, they may sound better, but your amps put out LESS power than everyone elses, BUT (if mike did what i think he did) you can do more tube rolling.
All in all, your amp will not be any "better" or even the "best" of the CF amps.... Thus why my first post was posted....
As for everyone else, i higly suggest taking/semding your amps to a buddy who can work on them and have Joe's Plate Voltage Mod and the 12AX7 Conversion Mod done to your amplifiers. It makes a world of difference, BUT you may/will lose 2-4 watts in the process.
Mike, if you see this, please post photos of the Transformer Bracket Mod that you and i discussed, that worked great for cutting out the hum.
Hey Buddy!
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Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
AlexSauter wrote: Mike, if you see this, please post photos of the Transformer Bracket Mod that you and i discussed, that worked great for cutting out the hum.
Hey Mike, are you wanting to sell a couple of the brackets?
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Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
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Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
"Racing is life, the rest of the time you're just sitting around."-Steve McQueen
Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
I am in for 4 if you decide to sell them Mike
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hewlew1 wrote:I am in for 4 if you decide to sell them Mike
two for you and two for me - how sweet! Would make a perfect Christmas gift for your favorite pain in the ass.
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Re: Bob Carver -- Mike Beam
Not at all, just fun on the web.AlexSauter wrote:Ok, that last post was a little harsh....
These amps and amp builds are not about my ego.
I am sure the ones you built for guys are great. Mike now has the experience of all the knowledge gained by many over the last year. Apparently some others here are eager to pick his brain and update theirs. That is what friends on a forum are for.
That is all I meant to say, sorry if the translation got lost.