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I got a hold of one of these babies while serving in the Air Force. I got it used in new condition for $200 back in 1996. The amplifier is light for the power it provides. I also happen to acquire the TFM35X just a year later for the same price. These amplifiers are definitely powerful with very good headroom, the fact that I never had any issues using them for my Magnepans that are notoriously power hungry. The sound is definitely more analog, definitely warm and very pleasing to the ears. I have mated them with a Sony TAE-2000ESD, a Sony TAE-9000ES and recently, a Lexicon MC 4 and MC-8. They drive speakers with ease but after purchasing a Rotel and a few Parasounds, I had something to truly compare them to. The Carvers may have 250 at 8 ohms and 350 at 4 ohms, but both the Rotel and Parasound were tighter with bass, had more solid impact and control even though they were both just 75 watts at 8ohms. The Rotel was more clinical and dry, but the Parasounds were more organic, and had waay better soundstage and imaging, the Carvers were pretty two dimensional. Bottom line, there's watts, and there's quality of watts. If you haven't tried other amplifiers, you are really not getting an overall picture of what an amplifier should sound like, or what better amplifiers sound like. This amplifier is a Dodge Viper, plenty of power but lacks finesse and control. The Parasounds were more like a Porsche, not the most powerful but handles really well.Read full review
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This Carver TFM-35 sounds great. I am using it to Bi-Amp my speakers along with a TFM-45. The 35 took over for a 25. Needed a little more power. I may sell the TFM-25!
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I think I got a great company that has great quality I would recommend anyone to buy from them
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Love this amp. Great highs and mid's. It is a little lacking on the bottom end.
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The amp looks new. No discernible flaws. Sounds fabulous connected to my Martin Logan. Bob Carver is a legend and now I own a legendary amp.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned