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M-1.0T (N.I.)

M-1.0T (N.I.)

BrandCarver
DesignerBob Carver
FunctionAmplifier, Power
Produced1986-1988
CountryJapan
Model IDM-1.0t Non-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, 8/4Ω)350W/500W
Dynamic Headroom (8/4Ω)4.1dB/3.1dB
THD (20Hz-6kHz)<0.15%
IMD (SMPTE)<0.1%
SNR (Rated Output, A-Weighted)-100dB
SNR (1W, A-Weighted)-82dBW
Input Impedance100kΩ
Sensitivity (Rated Output, 8Ω, 1kHz)1.3V rms
Sensitivity (1W, 8Ω, 1kHz)95mV
Damping Factor>9
Gain30dB
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
  • Bridged Mode · Slide 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. Starting at serial number 4500 (or 70100000) and above, both channels now in phase. Bridge switch to invert the phase of the right channel added to rear to allow for mono operation.