Seeking Opinions/Stories from Carver Crimson 275 Owners


Carver Crimson 275 Owners, 

I'm looking to hear what amplifiers your Crimson 275 has replaced?  What have you compared it to in listening sessions on your system?  

What do you like about it?  What do you dislike about it, if anything? If you have time...What preamp do you use, if any?  

Thank you so much!
jbhiller

Showing 1 response by oldhvymec

I've owned a few of Carvers Valve amps. The Crimson, was little dry for me.  I come from a Mac background. The 275 had a ways to go to catch the magic of a MC240, that was just built good, nothing fancy.

It bested my MC275 GG, but not my 1964 MC275.

I didn't have Cary at the time..V12Rs, pretty tough to beat that EL34 sound...I don't think the Carvers could have done it..

I like them a lot like Mac, they don't go threw valves, they last a long time...Have a pretty neutral sound, low distortion, lots of power.

I'm a small planar LS and hybrid/LS guy, if that makes any difference..

Regards