I went up to see Bob Carver yesterday and listen to the 350’s. After extended listening (the 350’s attached to his ALS speakers) I ended up purchasing a set of the Crimson 350 amplifiers. Bob and Jordan were both very gracious with their time and open and honest with the questions I asked. The listening included A/B testing with the amplifier I am replacing.
Jordan is very knowledgeable about the products and actively involved with Bob in the development of new products, he has obviously spent a large amount of time with Bob learning what he has done and how he has done it. Jordan was able to answer 90% of the questions I asked as well as help me understand the things I was hearing.
Bob offered to sign the amplifiers and I elected to have him personalize the signature. I understand the personalization negatively impacts the value of the amplifiers, but it makes them more valuable to me.
This is the first tube amplifier I have owned and look forward to learning and experimenting with it. I hope I have the opportunity to go and talk to Bob and Jordan again after I have a few months under my belt with the amplifiers.
Jordan is very knowledgeable about the products and actively involved with Bob in the development of new products, he has obviously spent a large amount of time with Bob learning what he has done and how he has done it. Jordan was able to answer 90% of the questions I asked as well as help me understand the things I was hearing.
Bob offered to sign the amplifiers and I elected to have him personalize the signature. I understand the personalization negatively impacts the value of the amplifiers, but it makes them more valuable to me.
This is the first tube amplifier I have owned and look forward to learning and experimenting with it. I hope I have the opportunity to go and talk to Bob and Jordan again after I have a few months under my belt with the amplifiers.