I recently used Hi-tech audio to refurbish a Carver M1.5t amp in the fall of 2019 and yes it was expensive. I shipped it to them and there was a 12-14 week waiting period before they could get to it and it took another 4 weeks to actually refurbish and have shipped to me. Service was very friendly and I had a couple of phone calls with them to discuss the options once they were ready to work on it.
Was it worth it? I think so. Since I've gotten it back I've been driving a pair of Martin Logan Quest electrostatic speakers. It is driving them effortlessly and has really opened up the sound that I can get out of those speakers. I also have a pair of Boston Acoustics A400s that I'm itching to give it a try on. Seems to have endless power. Here's what I currently have for a system, bargain basement heaven
Carver amp service and update
in Solid State
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I recently used Hi-tech audio to refurbish a Carver M1.5t amp in the fall of 2019 and yes it was expensive. I shipped it to them and there was a 12-14 week waiting period before they could get to it and it took another 4 weeks to actually refurbish and have shipped to me. Service was very friendly and I had a couple of phone calls with them to discuss the options once they were ready to work on it.
Was it worth it? I think so. Since I've gotten it back I've been driving a pair of Martin Logan Quest electrostatic speakers. It is driving them effortlessly and has really opened up the sound that I can get out of those speakers. I also have a pair of Boston Acoustics A400s that I'm itching to give it a try on. Seems to have endless power. Here's what I currently have for a system, bargain basement heaven
Carver C-3 Preamp
Carver M1.5T Amplifier
Rega Planar 2 Turntable
Denon DCD-1520 CD Player
Nakamichi CR2A Tape Deck
Hafler Iris Tuner
Martin Logan Quest speakers