NEW Tube Amps from Bob Carver

[jostber]

I like the look of these, would like to hear one too. Are these only available in the US?

[Volks]

Originally Posted by Face

It wasn't really the challenge itself that was a turnoff, it's his current business venture that seems somewhat hypocritical in comparison.

How so?

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by Face

It wasn't really the challenge itself that was a turnoff, it's his current business venture that seems somewhat hypocritical in comparison.

Hmm, I think I understand. From mid-fi "but I can make it sound like <insert amp here> by tweaking" to " I now get and embrace the principles of the high end." ? And tubes only?

Bob does seem to be a bit of a lightning rod.. He was at local shop's "the Music Matters" event last year and there were a lot people that wanted to talk to him (I guess he was still involved with Sunfire). I think he signed a few components people brought in, so they liked him - or at least the opportunity to talk to an individual designer.

[Volks]

Originally Posted by JohnK

Hmm, I think I understand. From mid-fi "but I can make it sound like <insert amp here> by tweaking" to " I now get and embrace the principles of the high end." ? And tubes only?

Bob does seem to be a bit of a lightning rod.. He was at local shop's "the Music Matters" event last year and there were a lot people that wanted to talk to him (I guess he was still involved with Sunfire). I think he signed a few components people brought in, so they liked him - or at least the opportunity to talk to an individual designer.

Awww i guess that makes sense.....but i would still buy his new amps.

[jostber]

Originally Posted by jostber

I like the look of these, would like to hear one too. Are these only available in the US?

I checked with them directly and they ship everywhere, but you need to send an email if outside US and Canada.

[jostber]

Will be interesting to hear more of their new loudspeaker as well:

ALS1000



(Coming soon according to the web site).

[Volks]

Jostber......how are you liking your Bob Carver Cherry 180's....whats your opinion of them?

[jostber]

They are absolutely great! Goes very well with my Vandersteen speakers. They got a lot of power with a beautiful sound, and great design as well. Also got very good service from the Carver contact when I bought them.

[jostber]

Some reviews here:

Bob Carver Cherry 180 Tube Monoblock Amplifier One of the most significant tube amplifiers of the past 60 years! Review By Dick Olsher
Carver VTA180M Tube Monoblocks – Reviews | TONEAudio MAGAZINE
Bob Carver Cherry 180s

[joeinid]

Thanks for the links jostber. These amps do look sweet.