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Bob Carver 180 Mono-blocks perform superbly

Is anyone in the Audiogon community using the Bob Carver 180 mono-blocks? I just placed a new pair in my system and I am really amazed at their performance. I am using them with the PS Audio PWD/PWT, First Sound MK-III and Tyler Acoustics D1 speakers. The price to performance ratio is outstanding. The Bob Carver 180's are producing an extremely clean, clear and open sound-stage. I can safely say they will compete with mono-blocks costing much more.
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thuan98
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I checked the existing knobs and seem like 6mm or 1/4 in which match with GP shaft of 6mm. Ordered a pair.
Thx
dracule1
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Hi Thuan, I have the GP Mini-V Mono, 100kOm, in my amp.

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dracule1
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The standard knobs on my Cherry 180 fit the GP. But my Cherry 180s may have different knobs than the current production. I would get the GP first and see if they fit your standard knobs.
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thuan98
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Thanks Dracule,
I haven't open up the amp yet, so not sure how many joints that I need to desolder. Might need to buy some desolder wick to make the job cleaner/easier :)
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thuan98
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Hi all,
I just replace the GP step attenuators just now :)
GP sent me the wrong (10K) instead 100K and take extra time to receive them. And it took me some searching to match the wires color code to new volume pot.
In short, this upgrade is dirt cheap and it worth every penny of $168 shipped :)
Sound is much more refined across spectrum.
Hope Carver still honor 7 yr warranty with my work on this GP replacement :)
Big thanks to Dracule on this mod
I still have no clue which cap you mentioned as I couldn't read the value of them (in placed with value at bottom)
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