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Usher R 1.5 power amp
My pairs have balance inputs but not connect internally (stock), that's upgrade option.They're about 100 hours usage and I sold them for $2500, took a big lostCheers 
Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review
I'm using Cherry 180 with Tungsol KT120s to drive my behemoth Usher BE20 no sweat. I did quite a few upgrades to my VTA180 like volume pot, Duelund cap coupling, signal path resistors, etcWorth noting that I try using Psvane KT120s. Sound superior... 
Usher R 1.5 power amp
I use them as mono blocks driving my Usher BE20 with great result.Built like a tank, weight like a tank with tube warm sounding with lot of head room. Unfortunately, resale value is not good. People don't seem appreciate Usher gear value. I had 3 ... 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
Hi,I use Mills resistors as recommended by other fellow Agoner 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
I changed 1- the volume pot with GP2- Coupling cap (2 each per amp .22uF) with JFX - Premium Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitors3- Feedback cap 1 each 2.2uF with JFX - Premium Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitors4- 6 resistors in signalli... 
Emo dumps Carver, the Carver site is down.
If you want its schematic - I found it here and use it to locate coupling caps - scroll down to see ithttp://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=8690 
Review: Tube Audio Design TAD-60 Tube amp
Hi all,Anyone try new KT120s ? Do you think TAD-60 can handle KT120? I hear good things about these tubes :)Thanks 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
Hi Dragon_vibe,I just want to confirm that Bob confirmed the new KT150s fit the Cherry 180? I received email from one of the Carver tech said I can use KT120s in them and might be gain 10-15 wpc. The new KT150 looks nice with egg-shape glass :)Thanks 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
Only good thing about without warranty is now I can "all in" on all the modification :)I did change: volume pot, 5 coupling caps, 6 resistors, swapped in KT120s.Sweet and well-designed tube amps 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
Not sure about KT150s, but I used KT120s in mine for 100 hrs now. No issue 
Emo dumps Carver, the Carver site is down.
This site is 3rd party who handle Sunfire Corp. solid state products.I don't think it handle Carver Tube Amp - and who will pay for the repair bill? 
Bob Carver 180 Mono-blocks perform superbly
Hi all,Carver site was down and I didn't save a copy of the user manual. Anyone know the fuses size of VTA-180, and how many?I want to upgrade to high-priced fuseBTW: Emotiva and Carver Tube no longer partnership - who will handle 7 yrs warranty o... 
Emo dumps Carver, the Carver site is down.
I wonder who will handle existing 7 yr-warranty on my VTA180 -Bobcarver.com is no longer existed 
Cary 805 C or 805 AE?
I try to locate the 2uF with .22uF bypassed between 300b and output tube but I swear I don't see it anywhere :(I took some pics if you can help then I will send picsMy contact thuan2000 at hotmail dotcomI do have schematic and this cap is there in... 
Tube amps that kick ass?
This OP started in 2009, and now 2013 :)You gotta try the Carver 180 or 305 - kick ass tube amp.I used to own Cary 120S, old AS MA1- now the Carver 180 with KT120 tubes. Very powerful tube amp and very sweet sounding