Bob Carver 180 Mono-blocks perform superbly

Carver 305s are now listed in Jonathan Valin's reference system at he end of the Audio Research Corp. trio review in the January 2013 edition of TAS.

As Dracule mentioned earlier in this thread the Carver 305 are also listed in the TAS "Upper-End Tube Power Amps of the Year," in that same January 2013 issue.

Of course his stable is in a constant state of change, still, that's some prestigious power amplifier company to be in.

This is one of only two products I've purchased without a physical audition. Thanks goes mainly to those who participated and shared their impressions in this thread.
Also the Peter Breuniger video review of the VTA 180s driving the difficult load MBL's.
The Dick Olsher review for the recent historical collaborative development of the amplifiers and the formation of Carver LLC.

Bob is awesome. I'm glad he's in high end tube audio again. Last time was back in the 80's with is Silver 7 mono blocks.

Don't forget Bob's superb "Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Control Center," the preamp design from the mid '90's which has become one of those rare components which, just 10 years after the last one rolled off the line, is selling for more than it sold new.

Man! You're right. I having a total recall. I don't use active preamps, so it slipped my mind.

This becomes an interesting read towards the bottom.

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