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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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joeinid
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Can I get any idea of what the useful life is in hours on a set of tubes for the Crimson 275?
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arcticdeth
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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!

      
revwillis
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Just got my 275 and am enjoying it a lot.  Driving Wharfedale 225s in fine fashion.

I must comment of some of the hyperbole about the tube heat...  don't you dare try to touch these!  Maybe they aren't as hot as other tube amps, but they will burn you!  I wish Carver would end this BS about laying an arm across the tubes.  (bias meter hovering around 100ma when playing).
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ozzy62
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I just sold a Crimson 275 after living with it for about 9 months. It really is a great amp and certainly a great value. If I hadn't stumbled on another Music Reference RM9 II I would still have it.

Oz




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jjss49
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bumping this... any other thoughts by owners?
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