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Subject: Re: request info on Carver amp - (nf)
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Date: Sat, 19-May-84 00:28:37 EDT
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inmet!andrew    May 17 18:09:00 1984

> I heard about Bob Carver's magnetic (?) amplifier a couple years ago.
> Is it good for a stereo system; what does it cost; and how do I get one?
> Thanx in advance for any advice.

There are two Carver magnetic field amplifiers available.  The one I'm more
familiar with is the original, the M-400 (now M-400a); I own two of them.

1) Is it good for a stereo system?  Well, yes... assuming a) that your
speakers can handle the power, b) that you have a separate preamp or at
least preamp outputs on your receiver ('tho Carver does sell an adaptor
if you don't), and c) that your speakers don't require a common ground
(e.g., no passive subwoofers or the new 'holographic' Polks).  The reason
for (c) is that one channel is positive ground and the other negative; any
attempt at connecting a common ground will short one channel out.  Sure
makes it easy to bridge for mono, though!

2) What does it cost?  $399 last I knew (mid-'81).  I'm only using one of
mine, though; contact me if you'd like to buy the other (needs minor work
and is priced accordingly.)

3) How do I get one?  Write to Carver (somewhere in WA; their address is in
ads in the major audio publications) and ask for a list of dealers.  Walk
into one of these dealers with a fistful of cash... :-)
 
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