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gentlejax

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Owned a dozen carver amps ranging from m1.0t mkii opt2 , m4.0t and even a tfm4.0..had carver preamps too. C1/ 2000.

liked it all but for some reason i like the sound of this Phase linear more. I sold all my carver gear but picked up a PL set local. My amp has an issue now but im running the pl2000 series 2 on my carver pm900 and well it still has that warm sound.

anyone else use both carver and pl ?

im really considering going down that pl path like i did with the carver. Or maybe ill just use the preamp. My integrated does 500 rms x2. I may see if i can use the pl with its amp.
 
Vynuladikt

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I'm running a C1 pre into a WOPL 400 feeding 2 ESS Rock monitors front and 2 ESS AMT 1's back. Sounds fabulous. I intend to split the duty with another C1 and WOPL 700 eventually and have a true 4 channel setup. Might even add a Mini DSP and bi-wire. Trouble is finding the time to get it all done. Too many nights I just listen.
 
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Vynuladikt said:
I'm running a C1 pre into a WOPL 400 feeding 2 ESS Rock monitors front and 2 ESS AMT 1's back. Sounds fabulous. I intend to split the duty with another C1 and WOPL 700 eventually and have a true 4 channel setup. Might even add a Mini DSP and bi-wire. Trouble is finding the time to get it all done. Too many nights I just listen.
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4 speakers off the 1-400??
 
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gentlejax said:
Owned a dozen carver amps ranging from m1.0t mkii opt2 , m4.0t and even a tfm4.0..had carver preamps too. C1/ 2000.

liked it all but for some reason i like the sound of this Phase linear more. I sold all my carver gear but picked up a PL set local. My amp has an issue now but im running the pl2000 series 2 on my carver pm900 and well it still has that warm sound.

anyone else use both carver and pl ?

im really considering going down that pl path like i did with the carver. Or maybe ill just use the preamp. My integrated does 500 rms x2. I may see if i can use the pl with its amp.
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I have had MANY amps and pre's from Carver. Great stuff but their amps can't hold a candle to the WOPL. If PL didn't exist, Carver would be my choice. There is many upgrades available for all the good stuff.
 
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gentlejax said:
Owned a dozen carver amps ranging from m1.0t mkii opt2 , m4.0t and even a tfm4.0..had carver preamps too. C1/ 2000.

liked it all but for some reason i like the sound of this Phase linear more. I sold all my carver gear but picked up a PL set local. My amp has an issue now but im running the pl2000 series 2 on my carver pm900 and well it still has that warm sound.

anyone else use both carver and pl ?

im really considering going down that pl path like i did with the carver. Or maybe ill just use the preamp. My integrated does 500 rms x2. I may see if i can use the pl with its amp.
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Good Lawd what kinda integrated you got that does 500 WPC ? I need one.
 
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laatsch55 said:
4 speakers off the 1-400??
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Yes, currently. It will run at mid meter constantly and just get mildly toasty. Should have a fan to push harder, but that is already 100db plus at my chair, so not necessary. Crystal clear till the fuse blows on the speakers if I push it too hard.
 
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