jjptkd Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Just curious if there would be any interest in an original 19" Sunfire Cinema Grand 200x5 power amplifier. I just that this re-capped and its in near mint condition. I have it listed on eBay for $1000 shipped. The service that was performed is $300 and if you're out of state count on any easy $100 shipping round trip or more. I could drop the price a bit for a private sale outside of eBay, thanks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-19-Sunfire-Cinema-Grand-200x5-Amplifier-by-Carver-Near-Mint-Serviced-/321619316977?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Nice amp! I had the 2 channel 300 watt version. It was a beast. Good luck with your sale! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) The amp looks to be in great cosmetic condition. I think Bob Carver designed the amp. They have a lot of kick. GLWS Edited December 18, 2014 by derrickdj1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 This amp is a "Carver" designed product. If you have speakers that are bi-amp ready 4 of these channels equal more output than a single 300x2. I used one of these to drive my Chorus II's bi-amped for quite some time and it had no problems and never even got warm to the touch. I'm still using one of these in my theater room bi-amping a pair of Carver AL-III's with power gobbling ribbons and it does great there too. A couple nice things about the amp: Auto on / off feature, goes into "standby" after 15 minutes of no signal Dual RCA input / outputs for each channel making bi-amping or daisy chaining amplifiers a snap. I've even used these second outputs to send signal to powered subs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Is the RSW included? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 I have had a lot of people ask me about this sub. Truth is its ugly. Multiple scratches and chips, a few small "dings" in the passive and its missing the grill cover. My plan was to sell it when I got the pair of Ultra II subs but I just can't see parting with it for what its worth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 These amps are awesome. Warmish and detailed and will drive most any speaker around. Never even gets warm to the touch, at least mine did not. Good luck with your sale. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantilope Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I have the big brother the 450w x5, can I ask about the service? Recapped? I am just curious if I should think about doing that to mine. It sees heavy, heavy use. Probably 10 hours a day average for 14 years or so... been rock solid. It really is a great HT amp, beats the hell out of my rotel. I hope it lasts another 14 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 yes, the 15 please. A lil' spit shine and good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Yes, I love Sunfire and Klipsch, great combo. It used to be Carver and Klipsch for me for years until I heard my first Sunfire. As a general rule any of the original 19" Sunfire models should be serviced / updated if they have not been already at some point in their life. The new capacitors Bill installs are rated much better and last much longer than the originals. He's told me several times that distortion is usually cut in half after a service is performed. A new meter bulb and auto on circuit are always part of the service and a series of resistors are replaced on that model. I would recommend giving Bill a call, he can answer any questions you might have about the service. Edited December 19, 2014 by jjptkd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 yes, the 15 please. A lil' spit shine and good Kind of funny, I seen your location "SL,UT" and it immediately reminded me of the "Ride the S.L.U.T." campaign we had going on here in Seattle a while back. I'd like to get $500 cash in hand for the RSW-15. I'm into it more than that and I really don't think I could ever replace it for that, even with a DIY build. I replaced the whole back panel and internal wiring (NOS from the guy in Canada) when I bought it as it arrived with a shorted RCA input. Other than the cosmetic issues it works perfect and sounds great. If I didn't end with a set of Ultra II's I wouldn't even consider selling it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I have that same model Sunfire, 200 x 5. Awesome amp! Will be sending mine in for its "100,000 mile tune up" like you did with yours. Bill has been prompt with emails. A good guy. Good luck with your sale, jjptkd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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