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Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated

I have a Platinum modified McCormack DNA .05 and a Pass Labs First Watt F5 with which I drive my Spatial Audio Hologram M4 Triode Master speakers.  I have sworn off tube amps in the past, but I am intrigued with this new amp from Bob Carver.  Wally Underwood as well as Jimclarkstereo in Illinois are now selling them for about $2500.  I have never doubted Bob Carver's audio engineering genius.  I would be keen to get a 75 wpc tube amp and the price seems very reasonable compared to similarly-powered tube amps.    

I would be interested to hear what you lads think of this new amp.  Thanks for any input you can provide.  
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rocknss
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A friend whose judgment I trust has recommended a pair of the 350s for my Magnepan 20.7s and I'm very tempted but I do wish there was something between the price level of the 275 stereo and 350 monos.  It would be great if the 275 stereo could be converted to a monoblock for example.  I just don't think the 350 monos are in the cards dollar wise for me.  I may at some point seek out a used pair.

That's where I'm at. I could purchase the 350s but think they are overkill, the 275 would probably suffice but would prefer something in between.
rocknss
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I have one and thinking of getting another and go mono!!! Anyone try this yet?

I am pretty sure that the 275 cannot be configured mono.

I was really hoping that they would come out with something in between the 275 and 350.

My speakers, Legacy Whisper XDS, have built in amps for the woofers so the 275 would likely be adequate but would prefer some mono blocks in the 150 or so range (partially just for the mono block display coolness factor)
rocknss
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Thanks hobo1452.

Unfortunately that video showed something that I wasn't aware of that kind of kills that option, no XLR inputs. In a mono block setup I will definitely end up with longer interconnect runs.

Complication with going tubes is another thing that holds me back. This system is shared with my home theater so I don't want to have glowing tubes while watching movies (some sort of switcher required)
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