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Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated

I have a Platinum modified McCormack DNA .05 and a Pass Labs First Watt F5 with which I drive my Spatial Audio Hologram M4 Triode Master speakers.  I have sworn off tube amps in the past, but I am intrigued with this new amp from Bob Carver.  Wally Underwood as well as Jimclarkstereo in Illinois are now selling them for about $2500.  I have never doubted Bob Carver's audio engineering genius.  I would be keen to get a 75 wpc tube amp and the price seems very reasonable compared to similarly-powered tube amps.    

I would be interested to hear what you lads think of this new amp.  Thanks for any input you can provide.  
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cleeds
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mijostyn
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kren0006
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How does Carver 275 compare in SQ to McIntosh 275?  Anyone A/B'd them?

Just a coincidence with the naming I'm sure, haha
whitestix OP
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I'd be keen to hear that comparison myself.  I'd sure like to hear the Carver amp myself.  I got a Don Sachs Kootenai amp KT88 amp 6 months ago and I am overwhelmed with it.  Far and away the best tube amp I have ever in my system.  
rsf507
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Curious how in an all balanced system how the Carver 275 would work/sound if used XLR adaptors at the amp end? What are the downsides to this?
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jbhiller
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@gumbypimp ,

Your opinion on the Crimson 275 versus the Primaluna is very intriguing to me.  I'm so tempted to make the comparison as I have the HP Integrated.  I us Klipsch Forte IIIs. 

Can you tell us more about this comparison? If I made the switch I'd have to run my only preamp sitting around, a Schitt Freya.  

I'd love to do a shootout. 
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