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Vintage Carver M-200t power amplifier in very good condition. Well-regarded for its efficient Magnetic Field design, clean power delivery, and classic Carver performance. Clean cosmetic condition with light sings of use.SpecificationsPower output: 120 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 350 watts into 8Ω (mono)Frequency response: 1Hz to 100kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.15%Signal to noise ratio: 100dBSpeaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)Dimensions: 17.32 x 2.55 x 9.20 inchesWeight: 10.25lbsLocal pick up / inspection / purchase available at Archer High Fidelity in Falls Church, VA. We are a vintage sales and service specialist covering the Washington DC metro area.All major credit cards accepted, as well as PayPal, check on clearing, and Venmo.Any other questions, please feel free to ask.
This US$215 asking price for the Carver M200t is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the typical used market range of US$240–US$280 for this model in very good condition. With a comparable listing recently priced at US$250, you are securing this unit at roughly the 25th percentile, making it an excellent deal for a fellow enthusiast.
The M200t is highly regarded for its clean, powerful 120W per channel output and its distinctive 1980s gun-metal grey rack-mount aesthetic that pairs beautifully with vintage gear. Owners consistently praise its very good, clean sound, and at this price, the upside is immediate value without needing to wait for a rare find. Unless the condition is questionable or accessories are missing, this is a straightforward buying opportunity for a well-loved, USA-made amplifier.
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Founded in 1979 in the United States by audio innovator Bob Carver, a physicist and engineer from the Pacific Northwest, the Carver brand emerged from his earlier work at Phase Linear, where he designed groundbreaking amplifiers like the 1972 Phase Linear 700—the most powerful consumer amp of its era. Carver Corporation quickly built on this foundation, delivering hand-crafted amplifiers that combined cutting-edge technology with immense power at accessible prices, revolutionizing high-fidelity sound for everyday enthusiasts.
Carver specialized in power amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems, earning acclaim for magnetic field amplification and other proprietary designs that prioritized performance over luxury pricing. The brand expanded into professional audio with Carver Professional in 1984 and home cinema via Sunfire in 1994, while maintaining a core focus on robust, high-output electronics rather than speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Positioned as a populist force in the hi-fi market, Carver brought audiophile-grade power to the middle class, rivaling elite brands at a fraction of the cost and fostering a loyal following among vintage collectors today. Though corporate shifts and the 2024 closure of Bob Carver Corp marked challenges, its legacy endures as mid-tier innovation that democratized excellence, now overseen by Carver Holdings Group.
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