| Model ID | M-1.0t Inverting Version |
| Form Factor | Standard Width |
| Signal Path | Analog Hardware |
| Dimensions | 48.3 × 9.5 × 34.3 cm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 19lbs |
| Power | 120VAC/60Hz (USA and Canada), 230VAC/50H (Europe) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz +0dB/-0.5dB) |
| Power Output (Stereo, 8/4Ω) | 200W/400W |
| Power Output (Bridged, 8Ω) | 1000W |
| Output Power (Clipping, Stereo, 8Ω) | 400W |
| Dynamic Headroom (8/4Ω) | 3.8dB/2.9dB |
| THD (20Hz-6kHz) | <0.15% |
| IMD (SMPTE) | <0.1% |
| SNR (Rated Output, A-Weighted) | -100dB |
| SNR (1W, A-Weighted) | -82dBW |
| Input Impedance | 51kΩ |
| Sensitivity (Rated Output, 8Ω, 1kHz) | 1.75V rms |
| Sensitivity (1W, 8Ω, 1kHz) | 125mV |
| Damping Factor | >9 |
| Gain | 27dB |
| Power Consumption | 1200W |
| Frequency Bandwidth (1W) | 10Hz-100kHz +0dB/-3dB) |
| Slew Factor | >200 |
| Channels | 2 Channel |
| Connections | - Input · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo, Unbalanced, Socket (Female)
- Output · Binding Post (Universal) · Stereo
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| Controls | |
| Notes | Revamp of the M-1.0 incorporating the altered parameters from "The Carver Challenge" to make the amplifier sound like the Conrad-Johnson Premier Four provided by Stereophile.
Early units below serial number 4500 (or 70100000) inverted the right channel 180° out of phase with the left. |