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M-1.0T (Inv.)

M-1.0T (Inv.)

BrandCarver
DesignerBob Carver
FunctionAmplifier, Power
Produced1986
CountryJapan
Model IDM-1.0t Inverting Version
Form FactorStandard Width
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Dimensions48.3 × 9.5 × 34.3 cm (W × H × D)
Weight19lbs
Power120VAC/60Hz (USA and Canada), 230VAC/50H (Europe)
Frequency Response20Hz-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 Impedance51kΩ
Sensitivity (Rated Output, 8Ω, 1kHz)1.75V rms
Sensitivity (1W, 8Ω, 1kHz)125mV
Damping Factor>9
Gain27dB
Power Consumption1200W
Frequency Bandwidth (1W)10Hz-100kHz +0dB/-3dB)
Slew Factor>200
Channels2 Channel
Connections
  • Input · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo, Unbalanced, Socket (Female)
  • Output · Binding Post (Universal) · Stereo
Controls
  • Power · Rocker Switch
NotesRevamp 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.