Carver Audio C1000A Receivers
Carver Audio C1000A Receivers
USER REVIEWS
[Aug 13, 2018]
Mello
Strength:
I have had this unti for 10 years and am very happy with it.Clean clean sound and options for pretty much any type of music. I paired it up with a second Carver amp. Speakers are as follows. 1990 bought new Cerwin Vega 12 inch towers in the front 1982 bought new and reconditioned in 2004 in the rear JAMO center and 1000amp dual band pass sub . I know there are higher end components but this combination really is a very nice very powerful and clean with lots of great sound options . Weakness:
Pre amp out quit working but I am sure it's an easy fix. Price Paid: 600.00
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[Aug 13, 2018]
Mello
Strength:
I have had this unti for 10 years and am very happy with it.Clean clean sound and options for pretty much any type of music. I paired it up with a second Carver amp. Speakers are as follows. 1990 bought new Cerwin Vega 12 inch towers in the front 1982 bought new and reconditioned in 2004 in the rear JAMO center and 1000amp dual band pass sub . I know there are higher end components but this combination really is a very nice very powerful and clean with lots of great sound options . Weakness:
Pre amp out quit working but I am sure it's an easy fix. Price Paid: 600.00
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[Feb 13, 2002]
pabx11
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Build quality , sound production, reliability, remote
Weakness:
lact of surround sound fields Hi I purchased this receiver from UBID six months ago for $1000. So far it has performed reliability and without a hitch. i mention that upfront because in so many of the reviews that I read here on Audio Review, writers complain about there units having problems out of the box or after owning for a short while. Thats totally unacceptable to me , after paying my hard earned money, so I stay away from any audio equipement made in malaysia, singapore and China. They dont work out of the box or break down under normal use. So many reviews in the major audio publications (audio review. sterophile, home cinema choice, what hifi, never digress on reliabilty which is a clear indication of thier not being objective in thier reviews of the unit. Thats pisspoor and make this site the number one Audio publication in the world. The sound. 200 watts of pure clean power. Absolutely no coloration of the source input. Good soundstage. Stereo Outstanding. Surround (Dolby Digital & DTS) Outstanding The build quality is excellent. The remote is okay but one would expect a better remote for this price. Inputs Enough to enable this unit to be the center of a complicated home audio video center. As a bonus it has a phono input for Lp guys lke me. Drawbacks The surround sound options are limited to Dolby Digital , DTS and two other non descript surround options. Dolby prologic II and 6.1 surround and all channel stero would have added to the fun factor of this unit. If you can live without the surround fields and are looking for a high quality good sounding, basic, dolby digital , dts receiver, that excels in what it does ( stereo and basic surround) this is an excellent choicce. Only lacking one star becasue of the drawbacks listed above. tested with /against Sony str da es 777 receiver Technics DA 10 Vandersteen 1b speakers for stereo Acoustic Research AR 50s for surround sound set up Denon 1200 turntable Panasonic dvd 50 dvd player Pioneer CD Changer Similar Products Used: Sony STR DA-ES 777, Denon 3801, Technics DA10, |
[Feb 09, 2002]
Bill
AudioPhile
Strength:
Articulate preamp section, high current amps, build quality.
Weakness:
No DPL II, 6 channel matrix uses two rear amps to develop the 6th channel. This receiver won out against the likes of B&K 307 and the Denon 5800. Both excellent units and more capable in switching and 7 channel output plus the component video switching.The switching matter is not an issue to me as I see no reason to limit the bandwidth and go directly into the monitor. My prime consideration was the sound quality and amp headroom. Carvers c1000a is very adept at music as well as theater. In this subjective review but the Carver simply sounds more detailed and delivers more power when needed than the Denon. The Carver is discontinued so given the price it is a rare find. Grab one quickly, not likely you will be disappointed. Similar Products Used: B&L 307, Denon 5800, Denon 4800, Classe prepro |
[Dec 28, 2001]
Randy
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Beautiful clarity and sound regardless of volume position. Great with all types of music from classical to rock. The DTS and Dolby Digital processor mode is awesome.
Weakness:
None to speak of its awesome in my opinion. Bob Carver has come back with a Carver amp that is simply breathtaking. He has brought prestige back to the Carver name. The C1000A is a awesome 6.1 channel home theater control center. It's sound is trememdous with everything from music to movies. Bob Carver has done his name proud. Similar Products Used: Carver AV405 CT27V and SD390T |
[Dec 29, 2001]
Al
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Excellent power reserves, detailed, inexpensive
Weakness:
No component video switching - a serious limitation A good, powerful HT receiver. Well built with excellent dynamics and a clear detailed sound that rivals more expensice separates even in 2 channel mode running into high end audiophile speakers. Similar Products Used: various HT receivers |