Re: carver m400 amp

From: Gareth Magennis (sound.service_at_btconnect.com)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 17:05:43 +0000 (UTC)

I'd agree with that - if you have been quoted by someone who thinks it's
just another power amp, they may have a nasty surprise when they atttempt
the repair. They have unconventional power supplies and topologies, and
some parts are only available from Carver. They require careful setting up
too. Good amps though.

"Jerry G." <jerryg-consult@NOSPAMca.inter.net> wrote in message
news:310o7iF35ku66U1@uni-berlin.de...
> For proper repairs, the Carver rep or someone who really knows them
> should be servicing your amp. These are fairly complex. You should
> contact Carver directly to be properly informed about who to send the
> amp to. If you went to an independent service shop, they probably will
> have the repair jobbered out for them. I believe Carver will not sell
> parts or service manuals to non authorized service reps for their
> products. You can ask them directly, if they still have this policy.
>
> You should find out the replacement cost of the unit before giving it
> for service. This way you can decide if it is worth servicing or not.
> Carver audio equipment is of high quality, and is expensive to replace.
>
> --
>
> Jerry G.
> ======
>
> "graeme" <gemery60@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:a7f9808e.0411290336.2373ede7@posting.google.com...
> i have owned this amp since 1982 and it has been trouble free until
> now, i have been quoted $330.00 AUD to repair the amp after it went
> bang and stopped, is it worth fixing or should i go for something more
> modern, maybe keep the amp until i find a donor on ebay.
> thanks.
>
>

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