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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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jbhiller
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@gumbypimp ,  Here we are 18 months later and I have a Crimson 275 here (for about 3 months now).  It has bested my Primaluna Dialogue HP Integrated--a fine amp in its own right. 

You are correct--it has a level of realism and, in my view, musicality that is so seductive and addictive.  


phaselinearguy
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Articdeth :
04-18-2020 6:07pm
Carver current amps are completely amazing!
easy to bias, great warranty, hand wiring, no boards to flash out, and no fire hazard like sunfire, phase linear, etc.

they are top tier amps made by one of audios royalty!

If I had the scratch, the 350’s would be in my home!

I have never heard anybody join the Sunfire products in the 40 year old flame linear rumor please tell me more
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jjss49
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+1 to jbhiller's post

the crimson 275 is an excellent amp in my experience
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arcticdeth
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@phaselinearguy    

     That was my error regarding the Sunfire.
tried to revise, would not let me.

  Thank,you for noticing my error. 
phaselinearguy
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Sorry just thought you knew something that I had not heard of.
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