Carver M-500t Amplifier, CLEAN Amazing Sound And Power
Carver M-500t Amplifier, CLEAN Amazing Sound And Power
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One of Bob Carver's BEST amplifiers EVER! The "light heavyweight" as dubbed by the 1980's reviewers who were shocked by how light the amplifier is and how good it sounds. It is usually regarded as Bob's "SWEETEST" sounding amplifier. I have owned most Carver amplifiers and can attest to that. This amp will make your speaker s sound better than any other up to TRIPLE the price! Not kidding, the only reason I am selling this is I had to get more power to drive my 4 ohm speakers. Read about this legend and you will see why it so highly regarded even being a 27 year old design. By the way, it barely gets warm, even under heavy use. Absolutely amazing design and sound quality.
The amps condition is excellent, no marks, scratches or damage anywhere. I completely cleaned out the inside and outside of this amplifier, NO DUST! The meters work perfect, the lights were replaced 3 years ago by me. I bought this from the original owner 3 years ago, so that makes me the 2nd owner. It does NOT have the rack handles or box, but I will include the manual on a CD, also a review on the Amplifier from Stereo Review from 1983, and lastly a beautiful Advertisement you can print out and frame if you like from 1983. They will all be on the CD.
Reserve is under $300...
Here are some specs and info on the Amp:
8-ohm FTC rated power/ch
251W
4-ohm FTC rated power/ch
450W
2-ohm dynamic power/ch
500W
Bridged mono power
700W at 8 ohms
Input Impedance (Line)
15K ohms
Rated full power bandwidth
+0. -3dB 1Hz to 100kHz
S/N-IHF A-Weighted,dB
> 120 dB IHF A-weighted
Slew Rate
>200
Dimensions (HxWxD inches)
3.5x17.5x12.5
Comments
Peak responding meters; 5 msec attack, 1 sec decay. Protection:Short circuit, thermal shutdown, DC offset.
Why you need more amplifier power. If you think two hundred and fifty watts a channel with peak reserves of up to 700 watts is overkill, read on. You'll change your mind. The reasons are logical and ultimately surprising.
Power is not loudness. Certainly to play music at high sound levels, speakers do require more power. But we are talking high fidelity, not sound reinforcement. Assume you don't intend to play your music any louder than you do now when you own a Carver M-500t... the improvement will still be audible.
Low power kills speakers. Not high power. A 40-watt receiver can actually burn out of speaker faster than the M-500t! Here's why.
To produce a bass note, a speaker can take up to 80% of an amps power. If a woofer is to move faster or farther than your receiver can provide power for, the amplifier circuitry generates a high frequency harmonics spike, a sort of electronic "cry of pain" which is routed directly to the tweeter either producing horrible distortion or eventual burn out of the tweeter. Thus the tweeter (and your ears) are punished for the woofer's inability to get power from a weak amp.
Adequate power makes audible difference. While the burned tweeter example is an extreme one, some audible clipping occurs virtually every time a low bass pulse sounds, even at moderate listening levels. The strike of a floor tom, beat of a tympani or snap of a Fender bass all can draw short peaks of over 500 watts per channel. When you're modestly powered amplifier can't handle it, there are audible consequences.
Prove it to yourself by auditioning good speakers with the Carver M-500t and any hundred watt unit. It won't take a golden ear to hear the tight, crisp bass notes and the sudden absence of annoying high end distortion you previously accepted as a normal part of music: The M-500t's power is freeing your entire signal chain from the tyranny of insufficient power!
And if the new digital compact discs excite you, healthy power reserves are mandatory. Digital technologies tremendously expanded dynamic range taxes the best conventional amps and makes many more obsolete.
Why you'll want the Carver model M-500t magnetic field power amplifier. If you're wisely sold on the electronic and sonic benefits of generous power resources, now we'll explain why you needn't invest in a massive arc welder power amp to satisfy those needs.
While the M-500t is a bit larger than our remarkable M-400t cube amp, it weighs just 22 pounds. Less than some preamps!
No cooling fans vent its backside; no extruded fins protrude; the unit runs barely warm to the touch.
In contrast, conventional amps continually court meltdown by converting up to 60% of their energy into heat. The M-500t transforms fully 80% of its energy into usable audio energy. Thanks to a more advanced, more elegant, and more practical approach to the design of power supply sections. Gone are the coffee can sized capacitors, massive power transformers and gigantic heatsinks found in old style high power amps costing thousands of dollars.
In their place is a patented, compact magnetic field coil, which stores and controls energy, eliminating all the need for heavy, costly parts required by the very best traditional designs.
Instead of two mono amps with dual transformers, capacitors, etc., each channel of the M-500t can actually borrow unused power from the other channel during peak loads. Indeed, the M-500t . Can be operated as a 700-watt mono amp without any special switching!
Conventional amplifiers are crude next to the M-500t's micro-computer monitor system. Instead of controlling input stages, causing delays and distortion, the M-500t's computer acts as a final gate, just before the speaker terminals, for instant overload protection. Thus sonic perfection stands no risk of being marred even while fully protecting your valuable loudspeakers against potential damage.
Dual, lighted, precision VU-ballistic meters provide a musically accurate picture of power output averaging yet react instantaneously important transients.
We made sure the M-500t has a completely neutral signal path, transparent and sonic character, resulting in zero listener fatigue. First compare the power, musicality and accuracy of the M-500t to any traditional amplifier may.
You'll be impressed by the superb, colorless sound of the cool, unruffled, light-heavy-weight. M-500t.
Guaranteed not DOA, but AS-IS of course, Email with any questions, thank you!
Email with any questions, shipping is always fast and packed very well!
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I have been involved in Audio products the last 25 years. I am knowledgable about most brands and products over the last 50 years. Email if you have a specific question about Audio products. I am partial to the older vintage gear. I can repair basic problems on the equipment, but I specialize in restoring products to their original look and sound. I own and manage 2 eBay businesses: My main Store is Audio Archives, the largest collection of Audio Literature for sale anywhere! I sell Reviews, Advertisements, and Brochures there. I have over 10,000 pieces of Audio Literature for ALL major brands of the last 60 years. Here is the link to the literature site:
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I recently opened The Audio Den store where I sell restored vintage audio products. I have run the Audio Den off the web for a couple years, and just recently moved it to the eBay. I collect, clean, and restore all types of audio products. I always have new and different products each week. I usually run 7 day auctions starting and ending on Sundays.
I do all the cleaning, restoring and repairing myself. I specialize in speaker restoring. When you purchase a product from me, know that it has been fully tested, cleaned and is in working order. If there are any issues with the products, they will be called out in the auction details. As with all vintage audio products, there is no warranty and everything is sold, “AS IS”, but if there are issues after the sale, please email me and I will do everything I can to fix it.
PAYMENT INFORMATION and LOCAL PICK-UP
I prefer to be paid in cash upon pickup, or if you are having it shipped, paypal is good! I will also accept a check and will ship when it clears. I do have a paypal account if you need to pay online.
Local pickup is always an option and PREFERRED for speakers and larger items. I live on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio. There is no charge for local pick-up.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
I ship large items through UPS. Every order is INSURED. I charge a little more than most for shipping because I pack everything myself and do it VERY WELL! I also ship the day of or the next day after payment is received. I get it to you FAST! For large speakers, I will have UPS box and pack them professionally as they are the best around. It is expensive, but the speakers arrive in the same condition as when they left.
I will ship to the US and Canada ONLY. The price quoted in the auction is for DOMESTIC only, Canada prices will be higher. If you email me, I can give you a quote for Canada.
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Greg Marquard
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