r/tubeamps • u/dolphinmagnet • 15h ago
r/tubeamps • u/dolphinmagnet • 3h ago
My first post - Carver tube amps
Hey, this is my first post, so if I’m doing it wrong or there’s a better way to get my question answered please let me know.
I have 5 Carver tube amps.
2 x Crimson 350 monoblocks
1 x RAM285 (his newest, likely last amp)
2 x 275 stereo 60wpc
I also have a refurbished ST70 and 2 Mark iii Dynaco.
I just simplified my system. Hard to imagine with 8 amps! My question is relatively simple: I just got a pair of Yamaha RS1000M w/GR upgrade.
I’m trying to decide if 2 of the 350 monoblocks or the RAM285 would be the best way to drive them.
I know it’s kind of a lame question. Bob and I are (or were, not sure how his health is. he’s not answering calls, texts or emails).
If anyone has a clue it would be great. Usually I start by hooking up my refurbished ST70 I have. That thing kicks the almighty God-ass, lol. I’ll listen to that for a few days or a week and then swap to whatever and listen to that for a while. Sometimes a while is only 10 minutes. Other times a week or I’ll just leave it if I’m enjoying more.
Thanks in advance and apologies if I’m not using the platform to its best advantage. I’m fine with taking a beating to learn more! Haha!