Phase Linear 1000 AUTOCORRELATOR

[levman0545]

I love my Carver C-1

For those that have not ever heard a Carver C-1 preamp, I think you owe it to your self to hear one. Yes it does have that "Sonic Holography" technology as a option but it's the phono stage, two AUX inputs, tuner, external processor, the two tape loops and the twin pre-outs that give you everything you need in a preamp.

It's a super nice looking design that Mr. Carver used with Phase Linear when he worked for them! The nice off charcoal look to the very solid aluminum front plate and the nice layout that makes these preamps so popular with tube amp lovers. It's rated THD of .05% is outstanding! I have mine matched up with a Hafler DH-500 amp that will produce over 255 watts per channel into 8 OHMS and a THD of .0028% which makes it one of the cleanest high power class A amps ever created!

Even the Sonic Holography is not all bad! It was a really nice idea to get a great sound stage with only 2 speakers!

 

[Elite-ist]

Steve: It's a benefit to those who have a lingering interest on specific components to hear members' thoughts on theirs. I use a few sound processing pieces in my main system, namely a dbx 3BX. I also have a Pioneer RG-9, I purchased from Lee for a great price - membership has its pluses! The RG-9 is something I want to patch in a future reconfiguration of my present system, or in a separate stereo system in another room. There are a number of other sound processing components I have, but have not put into use. I, also use a BBE unit, but most of the music material I have played recently hasn't needed the extra processing, except for the odd 70's pre-recorded cassette. I use a Pioneer SG-9500 equalizer, too.

You have a Pioneer PL-7 turntable. I do too, and I bought the turntable for $25 then hung an NOS Yamaha MC-7 cartridge on it. I didn't have much luck at the time to find the original Pioneer moving coil cartridge, but I'm sure this Yamaha is as good.

This is an old photo of my patchwork system from more than a few years back. It doesn't resemble this anymore:

Nando.

 

[premiumplus]

I've owned 4 of the Series I Autocorrelators, and I wouldn't be so swift to kick 'em to the curb. The main thing is that they have a ton of electrolytic capacitors in them and they all need to be replaced. One of mine is fully restored and I love it.
I never have heard a Series II, so I can't compare them. Agree about the improvement in specs, but the performance of the Series I is very, very good.

 

[levman0545]

Hi info on Phase Linear 1000 Series 2 and Pioneer EX-9000 Dynamic Range enhancer

Thanks for your insight about the caps being replaced. My Carver C-1 preamp will need all the caps replaced eventually. I know a place in I.L. near Joliet where I live that will do all the needed work.

However, if anyone that's into these vintage components can do the job cheaper I would be willing to have them do it.

I have seen a place that will replace an re-wire most all internal components to increase the C-1s overall Dynamic Range as well as its S.T.N.R. Anyone know of such a individual? I found a name on the dedicated Carver website.

I'm still wondering about the difference between the P.L. 1000 Series 2 and the Pioneer EX-9000?

The Phase Linear is supposed to give a lower noise floor for both vinyl and any CDs that were mastered off the main tapes. It's a pricy unit on Ebay at about $175. Is it really worth spending that much on a Model 1000 Series 2????

My Equipment for my all analog vintage setup:

Carver C-1 preamp(Mint Condition)Year: 1982
Carver TX-12 tuner (Mint Condition) Year: 1984
Carver TL-3200 CD player (Good Condition) (Will still play CD-Rs recorded at the wav file default of 44.1KHZ) Year: 1989
Hafler H-500 Amp (Mint condition) Year: 1982
Yamaha 1000U Digital Graphic E.Q. (Good Condition) Year: 1988?
Onkyo 7030 CD Player (New) Will play .flac audio and MP3s (I am not a fan of MP3s)
Sennhiser 598 headphones (New)
Mangi Headphone amp (New)
Pioneer PL-7 turntable (Mint Condition) Shure M97XE MM Cartridge (New)
Sonic Wave 22 AWG RCA inter connects for all connections! Great cables at a decent price (New)
Definitive Studio Monitor 450's on Sanus NF-24 stands
SVS 1000 12" Powered sub and a Dayton Audio 1200 12" Powered Sub which gives me a 2.2 vintage stereo system.

There you have it my setup that cost about $1,200

 

[levman0545]

Anyone selling a SEA 5000a??

Hi, I'm fairly new to this forum. I bought a Phase Linear Model 1000 Series 2 and plan on using it with my all vintage analog system that I have carefully put tougher over the last year.

My Equipment: Carver C-1 preamp, Carver TX-2 tuner, CarverTL-3200 CD player,Onkyo 7030 CD player, Hafler DH-500 amp, Pioneer PL-7 turntable with a new Shure M97XE cartridge, and soon my Phase Linear Model 1000 Series 2. Pioneer PL-7

I was wondering if anyone was selling a SEA 5000a pop and click eliminator? I was looking on Ebay and there is a SEA 1000a for about $100.00 but have been informed that others will sell directly on this web site.

I would be willing to make a even trade of a SEA 5000a for a near mint condition Yamaha 1100U 10 band X 2 Digital Graphic E.Q.

I paid $140 for the E.Q. about 8 months and simply don't ever engage the E.Q. hooked up to my Carver C-1s External Processer's loop. I have no need for the E.Q. anymore since the Carver C-1 has such great tone control capabilities.

Anyone interested? I'm not sure how we go about this but I'm a very honest person that works as a Computer Tech. I would be willing to just go with a phone call or direct email to setup a day to mail swap these components.

Steven Level levman05@Comcast.net Cell:1-779-456-0286 Anyone interested in a trade or just selling a SEA 5000A at a fair price, please contact me. Sincerely, Steven Level

 

[laatsch55]

IIRC, the SAE 5000A was the only one of that variety that would let you hear what was shunted to ground, meaning it was the only one that you could actually flip a switch and "hear" what you were eliminating...and if you went to far adjust it back...

 

[Elite-ist]

If you take a look at my last posted picture of my old system you will see my SAE 5000 to the right of the Richard Wright "Wet Dream" album. Yup, the SAE 5000 has the feature of allowing you to hear what clicks and pops are present on the source material.

Nando.

 

[laatsch55]

I've owned 4 of the Series I Autocorrelators, and I wouldn't be so swift to kick 'em to the curb. The main thing is that they have a ton of electrolytic capacitors in them and they all need to be replaced. One of mine is fully restored and I love it.
I never have heard a Series II, so I can't compare them. Agree about the improvement in specs, but the performance of the Series I is very, very good.

Dave, I have 6 left if you need something to do....

 

[levman0545]

Phase Linear Model 1000

I have seen several comments about the Model 1000 that give it good reviews. I have one I an pick up for $189 which is pricy. I have read that I need to replace all the caps to get this unit up and functioning properly.

My man question is the .25% T.H.D. which seem really high. It this spec a factor or not? It' a fairly high T.H.D. rating and I am using a Caver C-1 with it. I'm afraid that the high added noise will do more harm than good.

Please advise me Thanks for any help provided. Steve

 

[orange]

I think if you want a PL1000, As Lee said he has six and I have one of his original 8+. Even being the Pioneer Nut I am I would probably take IT over the EX unit you are contemplating.

The SAE 5000 would be worth it. I would envy you for having a Carver C-1. I also would not consider the THD of the PL1000 a problem in this case. The benefits would be worth that. If you can try the PL out on your system I would recommend that by all means. It's your call as it's your hearing.

Welcome to Phoenix! I think you will have some real fun here!

 

[premiumplus]

I have seen several comments about the Model 1000 that give it good reviews. I have one I an pick up for $189 which is pricy. I have read that I need to replace all the caps to get this unit up and functioning properly.

My man question is the .25% T.H.D. which seem really high. It this spec a factor or not? It' a fairly high T.H.D. rating and I am using a Caver C-1 with it. I'm afraid that the high added noise will do more harm than good.
Please advise me Thanks for any help provided. Steve[/QUOTE

The other day I asked my wife to switch the PL 1000 in and out of my system while I sat listening to it. With it in, the music sounds fuller, more lively. It comes from a velvety silent background. I am using it in conjunction with a DBX 3BX expander, and I use them both at the same time. It is most effective in restoring lost dynamic range, and it is very pleasing, even with sources that have a great deal of dynamics to them, like SACD recordings.
I use them sparingly, that is to say that I don't crank the expansion on the 3BX over about 1.2 or so (depending on how compressed the source is), and I use the PL 1000 as recommended in the instruction book. The LED on the expander is supposed to illuminate on musical peaks. I set my low frequency calibration fully clockwise, which effectively disengages it, and the Autocorrelator threshold is set at about 3:00. This adjustment rarely needs attention. You will find that as you turn the correlator threshold counterclockwise that first the hiss will disappear, and as you go further the highs will drop out dramatically. The correct setting is midway between these two limits.
I have VERY little background noise, even with my monster WOPL 1000's cranked up loud.
Everyone has a different view on external processors, and the "Purists" out there will probably turn their nose up at me for my views. That's okay...I listen to my system as a lifelong musician, having been exposed to live music for my whole life. Ever since I was 5 years old, I've played one instrument or another. I want my high fidelity system to reproduce music in the most life like manner that I can achieve, and using the PL 1000 is just one tool in the system.
As far as added distortion, I could not hear it when switching the Autocorrelator in and out of the system. TO ME, it just sounds better with it.