I still have a Carver M400 (the cube) Amp that powers some B&W speakers in the game room. For that room and purpose it still sounds great! I did have to have some caps replaced about 20 years ago.
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Replace Carver TFM 15?
I've got a 38 year old Carver TFM 15 (100 watts a side) coupled with a Carver C-5 preamp. It still sounds pretty good but...like most things technology tends to improve quality. I assume that technology has improved amps since 1982. That said, I'm hearing many people say the old amps still stack up well against modern amps. The Carvers are suffering a bit...on/off buttons failing etc and maybe they are failing on the inside as well--electronics can't last forever right? Question: Do I blow a hundred bucks and get the little stuff fixed or should I spend 2-3 K on a new amp/preamp? Will I notice an improvement in sound quality?
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for any advice.