Cornwalled Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 EDIT: SOLD! Hey guys, I'm going through my old gear and came across an old Carver M500t amp that has power supply issues. It's not functional, and makes various popping / buzzing noises. I don't know what's wrong with it, but it will have to be repaired. I figured I'd throw a feeler out and see if anyone was interested in it, and what you thought it might be worth as is? This is one of the transfer function amps, and has the big meters on the front, which are pretty cool looking. It's rated at 250 w/ channel, and used to power my Dad's subwoofers for a few years. It used to work fine as long as it was left on, but whenever the power went out, the amp would have trouble settling in again. Eventually, it just stopped settling in altogether, and was replaced. What do you guys think? -Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tom b. 57 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I owned one for about two years and other than replacing a light in one of the meters, I had no issues. I sold it when I bought my MC-2105 and wished I hadn't. As for price in the condition it is in, I don't have a clue. Let me know when you figure out how much you want for it. If you don't want much, I may think about taking it off your hands. I hate buying things with issues, because you never know what the cost will be, if it is repairable. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwalled Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hey Tom, Thanks for the info. As for price, I certainly wouldn't be asking a lot. I'm realistic about the condition the amp is in. I'm open to offers. -Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4guy Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Here is pricing on refurbishing and upgrading a unit or a already refurbished and upgraded one. Upgrade existing unit to mk II series specs (price includes any needed Carver repair) M-500 mk II $310 plus shipping M-500t mk II $360 plus shipping M-1.0t mk II $310 plus shipping M-1.0t mk II opt 002 $360 plus shipping Whole units M-500 mk II $600 plus shipping M-500t mk II $650 plus shipping M-1.0t mk II $600 plus shipping M-1.0t mk II opt 002 $650 plus shipping Shipping http://carvermk2.com/default.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hey Tom, Thanks for the info. As for price, I certainly wouldn't be asking a lot. I'm realistic about the condition the amp is in. I'm open to offers. -Jon Email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwalled Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Amp is still available. Taking offers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khorn4 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Cornwalled, I have a Carver M-500t. I have had it for several years. Has been a great amp and sure like the sound of it. But I have had the same problem that you are experiencing. It seems to be something in the amp filtering, what I've been told? Was very inexpensive to repair. Khorn4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Amp is still available. Taking offers!I made an offer.Please check sold listings on ebay to get an idea of what they go for in good working condition. Please get back to me when possible. Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwalled Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hey Tom, Did you send the offer via PM? If so, I didn't get it, for whatever reason. Odd. -Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Hey Tom, Did you send the offer via PM? If so, I didn't get it, for whatever reason. Odd. -Jon Jon,I sent you another email. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwalled Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 The amp is SOLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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