Carver TFM-15CB
A high-current, high-voltage power amplifier released in the mid-1990s with 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
Overview
The Carver TFM-15CB is a power amplifier made by Carver in the 1990s. It uses a high-current, high-voltage design meant for demanding speaker loads. One owner reported buying a unit new in Seattle in late 1995, so it was at retail by then. Vintage audio people still give it a modest following, and reports say units keep working well when maintained.
Specifications
| Power output | 100 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Power output | 180W RMS into 4Ω |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.1% |
| Gain | 39 dB |
| Frequency response | 10Hz to 100kHz |
| Original price | $999.99 |
Market
Recent sales show the TFM-15CB going for $500 in like-new condition. Another buyer reported paying $115. Owners say the units usually need recapping because of age, and third-party sellers offer recap kits for around $30. Service manuals are online at thecarversite.com.
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