phasel linear 400

Somehow I just couldn’t resist on this one. I’m sure a slip of the typing hand, but it is Phase Linear. In my early days of audio I owned and greatly enjoyed a “Phase 400” driving stacked Advents and yes even triple Advents for a time. I can still hear (what?!). Selling hi-fi at the time while in school, I thought Bob Carver delivered amazing value in the Phase Linear 400 and 700/B amplifiers. Never a reliability problem, ever… And no, I’m not a Carver “fan boy” just stating factual experience. And as others have mentioned, what’s really the point?

The point is the fact that this thread is pointless, which somebody pointed out.

hey guys, don't be personal. if my comments don't mean anything i apologize. i'm just stating my experience with the400.

Wolf, Dem daze the back line was loud for sure. Interesting about Massina's setup. Mid 60's Bass amplification didn't cut it for me. Using a Fender Reverb as a preamp feeding two Marantz 8Bs driving two JBL 4530 scoops (I think D140s) was a real pain in the butt setup but it carried well even outdoors. Lots of DIY on stage back then.

Compared to that rig the new 360/361 was like a holiday, for a minute anyway. As you say on any stage smaller than a half court I couldn't hear the acoustic without blasting the mix. I sold the 360 when the SVT came out and I regretted it every day. The SVT was boring but I could hear it in most situations. As coveted as they've become I don't miss it a bit. I played through the modern 360 with the 10" forward facing driver. It's the perfect solution very well made and even louder but who really needs a trunk anymore? 

I drove the hell out of my Phase Linear 400.  Never had so much as one hiccup, never fried any speakers, never blew any outputs, etc, etc.. Had many friends who also used Phase with great success. Yes, I also  owned McIntosh too, lots of it.  Never had any of my Phase gear requiring service, but I did need to service my MA-6100, my C-28, my C-29.  Just sayin.  Your bad experience is not a reason to unilaterally slam Phase Linear.

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