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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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dragon_vibe
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I have just purchased Vcap CUTF, I wanted to ask how many caps do I need for the Feedback cap upgrade on the value of 2.2UF

I have seen some Duelund 2.2 VSF second ones sold for a pair at 200 dollars. So might buy this and see what happens.

Any other upgrades one can do the internals?
dragon_vibe
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How about the power supply, any caps there we can change to better types?
dragon_vibe
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Im still waiting for the build to complete. Prob Mid October as advised by Ralph.
dragon_vibe
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Can anyone confirm the model types required for the Upgrades on the RCA input Sockets and the Speaker binding Post? the right ones to fit the chassis.
dragon_vibe
430 posts
 
Forget the warranty. Its gone.
dragon_vibe
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I kept mines in and upgraded the volume pot for the sake of flexibility to future upgrades if its ever needed. However if you do try to bypass it I would be interested in the gains you may notice?
dragon_vibe
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Keep the volume pot and upgrade it to a better one. It is useful to have as a feature. Lets you experiment with DAC directly too.
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