Carver PM-120 question.. original transformer?

el_fela · 22nd March 2011, 09:56 PM

Hi all, I recently bought this power amp, and i really dont like the sound of it, so I was wondering if this was the original transformer... the rest of it seems to be fine.

Thanks!

Tajzmaj · 6th April 2011, 01:12 AM

It is original. I have PM300 and it's the same.....Hard sounding amp, must admit.....
I use Carvers for touring. They rocks. I have some 30 of them. They are reliable and cool. But aren't good for hi-fi.
Best regards
Taj

el_fela · 6th April 2011, 02:24 PM

well thanks for clearing that out... im starting to like the thing, but not as a reference amp, thats for sure... there is something awful going on around 3khz that drives me nuts when mixing...
Thanks again for your reply Taj!!

Felipe

Tajzmaj · 8th April 2011, 03:23 PM

This amp is reliable and powerful for its weight and size and of course age. Dont dump it. Bad sound is mainly caused by those TL071,TL081....But replacing them can cause bad oscillations. My advice. Don't touch and it will work and serve to you for ages.
If you need any information about carver amps.....I have a lot of them and a lot of service documentation....If anything just ask....
Best regards
Taj

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6th April 2011, 01:12 AM	#2
Tajzmaj diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ljubljana	It is original. I have PM300 and it's the same.....Hard sounding amp, must admit..... I use Carvers for touring. They rocks. I have some 30 of them. They are reliable and cool. But aren't good for hi-fi. Best regards Taj

6th April 2011, 02:24 PM	#3
el_fela diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	well thanks for clearing that out... im starting to like the thing, but not as a reference amp, thats for sure... there is something awful going on around 3khz that drives me nuts when mixing... Thanks again for your reply Taj!! Felipe

8th April 2011, 03:23 PM	#4
Tajzmaj diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ljubljana	This amp is reliable and powerful for its weight and size and of course age. Dont dump it. Bad sound is mainly caused by those TL071,TL081....But replacing them can cause bad oscillations. My advice. Don't touch and it will work and serve to you for ages. If you need any information about carver amps.....I have a lot of them and a lot of service documentation....If anything just ask.... Best regards Taj

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