@otterbein - I suspect Al is correct. The Carver pre-amp would be the first component in your system that I would consider replacing. Again, if you use, and like, the sonic holography feature, you could look for a free-standing Sonic Holography processor to add back into your system. Also, considering the age of your amp, you might want to consider having the caps replaced for many more years of reliable enjoyment.
If you want to consider a more radical change, you might consider a nice quality integrated amp to replace both your pre-amp and amp. There is a Rega Elicit-R for sale now on A-goN for $1175. That's the lowest price I've ever seen for this model (which I own). And there is a Rega Elex-R (Less power than the Elicit-R) for only $699, but it has some scratches on the top cover plate. Anyway, both of these units would be nice simple replacements for both your pre-amp and amp, and provide a remote. Just another option.....
Enjoy the search. Don't get overwhelmed with the options. You have a nice, simple system. If you like the simplicity, stay that course and just upgrade one or two of the components.
If you want to consider a more radical change, you might consider a nice quality integrated amp to replace both your pre-amp and amp. There is a Rega Elicit-R for sale now on A-goN for $1175. That's the lowest price I've ever seen for this model (which I own). And there is a Rega Elex-R (Less power than the Elicit-R) for only $699, but it has some scratches on the top cover plate. Anyway, both of these units would be nice simple replacements for both your pre-amp and amp, and provide a remote. Just another option.....
Enjoy the search. Don't get overwhelmed with the options. You have a nice, simple system. If you like the simplicity, stay that course and just upgrade one or two of the components.