The venerable Carver C-1 Sonic Holography Preamplifier. All controls fully cleaned, all electrolytic caps in power section replaced with top end Nichicon. All electrolytic caps in the audio path replaced with Nichicon MUSE audio caps. Small value feedback caps replaced with Mylar and poly caps. The On LED has been changed to a Blue color
The sound is as good or better than when new. Why buy just "working"?
At the heart of the C-1 is a high-performance console preamplifier
with precise RIAA phono equalization for moving-magnet and moving coil
cartridges, extremely low noise and distortion, high slew rate, wide
dynamic range, and a high degree of control flexibility.
The built-in Sonic Hologram generator distinguishes the C-1 from all
other fine preamplifiers, breaking through the limitations of listening
room acoustics and the conventional two-channel stereo medium itself to
provide remarkable three dimensional you are there realism, with a sonic
image which extends far beyond the loudspeakers in breadth and depth.
Frequency response: 5Hz to 200kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.04%
Signal to noise ratio: 86dB (MC), 82dB (MM), 96dB
Please ask any questions before purchase.
This sale is for Unit(s) only as pictured and listed, no any other accessories are included.
** Please note the attached images before purchasing. All used electronics may have nicks and scrapes and signs of age.
All items are shipped from the USA and not some dropship location with extra handling time.
All items have been cleaned/handled/used/stored in a smoke free but cat friendly house.
However some units may still have some residual smells that come from age or prior owners. Please ask any questions about this if you have any concerns.
Note to Dropshippers: I reuse packing from Amazon and others so your items may show up in a box inconsistent with your company. Expensive items are sent insured and possibly sent signature required.
Since I use Ebay shipping, I can only ship to the confirmed address on your account.
I do not pre-pack and I test every item before shipping. So any damage or inconsistency with an item's condition will be considered as damage while shipping and would be handled as such. I do record serial numbers and or mark items with warranty labels. If you break the seal, there is absolutely no guarantee.
Shipping may be via USPS or UPS depending on how your location changes the costs and value for you.
If you have a specific shipping need, please let me know
** FYI: The cost of the item. Ebay charges sellers 13.25% of what you pay for your item plus 13.25% of what you pay for shipping AND 13.5% of of the taxes they collect for the sale. Yes we even have to pay 13.5% based on what they collect for taxes!
Right To Repair: Beware with newer items today as many companies will not share schematics or any other repair information. Many also require repairs to be packed and shipped to their very minimal number of repair facilities and pay their costs.