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Carver Audio MV 5
Carver Audio MV 5
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Matt
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
September 19, 2001

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 1 of 11

Summary:
I've installed many of these units and cannot recommend them to anyone. Even though the sound is really pretty good for a changer (not as good as the SD/A-360 of the TRUE Carver era) it's build quality is nil.

Don't waste your money...

Strengths:
None

Weaknesses:
All

Similar Products Used:
Many


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Reviewed by:
Brian
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
March 16, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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Review 2 of 11

Price Paid:  $175.00 from Everett Audio

Summary:
The first thing I noticed about this unit was the weight and build quality. The face plate is of alumimum and the case is of a heavy gage steel. Compared to the changers I have experince with or others in its price range of $400.00-$500.00. The Carver is far superior in this aspect.
I like the grey rubber controls on the unit. They add a nice feel as well as a contrast to the black.Everyone who sees the unit makes comments on how they like the looks of the MV-5.
I have not had any problems with the reliabilty of this unit.Everything works as designed.I bought mine through Everett Audio (ex-Carver guys). They went through mine before I bought it.It seems that there were some quality problems from the factory on some units.
I love the sound of the MV-5. I could not belive the difference between my Elite and the Carver.I did'nt think there would be much of a difference if any. The Elite sounded some what harsh on the highs compared to the Carver.Not that the Elite sounded bad, its just that the Carver sounded more natural/realistic.The bass was a tad tighter as well.
In the end I can only recommend this unit based on my experince.For the $175.00 I paid nothing comes even close.Even for the retail price of $450.00 its a tough act to follow.
I have my system in a dedicated listening room.The room is 20'D x 16' W with an 8'6" ceiling.There is only one chair and one table besides the system in the room.My system consists of the following componets below.
Carver A-500x Amp
Carver CT-24 Pre-Amp
Carver MV-5 CD Changer
Klipsch ChorusII Speakers
Monster Z1 Spaeker Cables
AR Pro Series Interconnects

Strengths:
Sound,Build Quality,and Aesthetics

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Elite (Pioneer) PD-M59 Yamaha CDC-775


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Rating
Reviewed by:
Richard
(Audiophile)

Review Date
April 13, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 3 of 11

Summary:
A very nice unit for the money. Better sound is available for three times the price. The unit has survived 4 moves (one across the country) and continues to please. I've had mine for 3 years.

Strengths:
Great sound.

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Teac and Technics CD changers


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Reviewed by:
John Roe
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Review Date
February 27, 2000

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Summary:
I know you are only supposed to place one review per product. . . but this unit deserves two. I think consumers should have a right to know as many details about a product before buying it.

I bought the MV-5 about 2 years ago and although the sound quality has been decent. . . the product keeps breaking down and malfunctioning. I've has this unit replaced because of problems with the tray (kept coming out during play and not closing). After I got my new unit, it kept mixing up my cd's in the tray so almost every day i had to open it up and pull the clogged cds out. There were also a slew of new electrical problems with the new unit. On top of that because my cds would keep getting stuck lots of them got scratched pretty bad. I ended up buying 8 cd's i already had just to replace the scratched ones. It got to the point where I was about to physically destroy the unit (I mean with an aluminum baseball bat). I finally got a minimal trade in value for it and bought a Nad 515 cd changer unit which has been absolutely superb.
I am currently running B&W 602 S2's for the front, B&W LM1's for the rear, Atlantic Tech 352 PBM sub, Carver 885.1 receiver (going to upgrade that soon), Nad 515 cd changer, and a Sony 530 Dvd player.

Please no one ever buy this product ever . . . ! Carver is also out of business so you have no chance to fix your unit at ALL!

Strengths:
uhhhhhh. . . decent sound . . . actually scratch that thought . . .this unit should have never made it off the drawing boards

Weaknesses:
Piece of Junk

Similar Products Used:
Nad 515


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Rating
Reviewed by:
Rory Truitt
(Audiophile)

Review Date
January 3, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 5 of 11

Summary:
Well I may be the exception but since I have had no problems of any kind I will give this 5 Stars. If it Craps out tomorrow I will mark it up to experience and remember never to buy a product from Carver unless Bob is in charge. I do however own several other Carver items and have never had anything but good luck and great sound from all of them.

Strengths:
I have absolutely no problems with this unit. It has performed without incident since I bought it. It seems to have a good build even though it did come from Carver during a very questionable time in there history (What kind of morons get rid of Bob Carver and expect to actually be able to do serious R&D) Well things are almost as they should be, just waitin for the new Carver stuff.

Weaknesses:
I have no complaints at all. I think I am very picky and I can find nothing to complain about at all.

Similar Products Used:
I have had Sansui, JVC, and Sony CD Players and I would still pick this one over them all.


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