jbhiller
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| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier @corelli, I'm happy that my words helped at all. The PL is such a great product. I'd add a big caveat: Perhaps the PL is just too warm, big and dark for my system. With the exception of my CD transport (which I rarely even use) I have nary a t... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier jjss, thank you Sir. You are always doing good on these forums. I for one have learned much from you. I also like how you are open minded. For example, I saw you picked up a Devialet integrated. I like that you are not diametrically opposed ... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier Check out the pic in my virtual system (last one) of the original caps. You'll see I used a Phillips screw driver head from my impact driver to show the scale. It's shocking. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9364 | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier Thanks guys! Yes, I don't get the negativity out there. When I'm on guitar forums, it's soooo rare to hear someone tell another their view is stupid or they don't know what they're doing, etc. In guitar world, for instance, techs set the gold s... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier @corelli, Sure, I'll give it a try--remember, these are my ears, my room and my gear. First off, I love what PrimaLuna does and stands for. I had a wonderful experience with them. I love what Kevin Deal does. He's a good guy with tons of knowle... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier @klh007 , That's a brilliant idea. Here's what I would think could be viable--1. Lighted Meter2. Add Balanced Input option3. Upgrade gain and coupling caps4. Upgrade key resistors5. Use Leaded Solder6. Enlarge PCB slightly to accommodate c... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier Charles, you are a guy that I've always wanted to have a beer or coffee with!Most of the folks who are skeptical lack experience in doing these things. I think Don Sach's word is valuable and it is without question he has such experience in spade... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier For photo of the patient post surgeryhttps://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9364 | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier Blasphemy--I know.... The VCap CuTFs arrived as I was only <12 hours into coupling cap break in, and I just moved forward. I don't want to wait weeks to go back into this amp again. The VCaps are in and there is a much bigger improvement swappi... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier Bob Carver, if you're listening, how about we collaborate on a Signature Edition of the 275? Woahhhh, where's my humility. Get back to your day job dude and let Bob work his magic. :) | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier FYI--I'm actually considering setting up a swap out station for testing the .22 caps hooked to the phase and gain area of the circuit. The listening tests could prove to be worthwhile at getting this little guy to his full potential for me. Or, ... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier jjss, I think you deserve MVP of Audiogon's forums! You have great knowledge, are a team player, and oh-so-hilarious! I used to be single malt guy. Now bourbon and a touch of the green scene. But, Sir, (assuming you are a sir), this was a tric... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier One more EARLY listening note....On Walter Wolfman Washington's "Lost Mind" from the album "My Future is My Past" (opening track): The opening soliloquy where he's pouring a glass of bourbon (presumably) sounds creepily authentic. I can hear the r... | |
| Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier Status Update--I have all of the power tube coupling caps in, which consist of 4 .68uF and 4 .1 uF Clarity CMR caps. I have yet to touch the two .22uF caps near the gain/phase section of the circuit--arguably those could do more to signal preserv... | |
| As you have moved on, are there any items you remember fondly...or most fondly? Creek 5350 SE made in England; sold, hastily, after servicing. I miss that little integrated. Totem Arros. Wife loved them. I now have extra spaces where I could make them work for a small reading nook. Such a wonderful speaker.NAD M22 Amp. No... |