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CURRENT CONDITION:Some light cosmetic wear but functions as intended.SPECS/FEATURES: Sonic Holography: This signature technology creates a wider and more immersive soundstage, simulating a live performance or an expanded sound field. Power Output: The receiver provides 80 watts of RMS power per channel into 8 ohms, offering ample audio power. Audio/Video Inputs: It features several inputs for various sources, including Phono, CD, Tape 1 & 2, TV, and VCR, as well as video switching. Digital AM/FM Tuner: A built-in digital tuner allows for easy access to radio stations, with the added convenience of programmable presets. Pre-Out/Main-In Loop: This allows users to connect an external power amplifier for increased power or an equalizer for sound processing. Remote Control: The unit comes with a functional remote control for convenient operation. Audio Outputs: The HR-742 offers various audio outputs, including connections for speakers (raw cable and banana jacks) and a headphone jack. Got questions? Message us directly! Currently housed in the Guitar Shop of Wisconsin (in business for 30+ years). All items are serviced by our Professional Guitar / Service Techs and tested before listing. We pack well and ship fast. Items may be returned within 3 days upon delivery. Full refunds are processed once delivered by the carrier and inspected by our technicians. We do not deliver to P.O. boxes. Thank you for looking!
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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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