Carver C-9 Sonic Hologram Processor

Posted by: Bandido

Carver C-9 Sonic Hologram Processor - 11/22/08 03:36 AM

Hi all, I have this processor connected between an older Technic receiver pre-amp output and an older yamaha amp M80 that I'm using in my library. I'm thinking of hooking this up to my 990 in my home theater basement. I want to listen to all my analog sources with this processor in the loop.
The recommended connection is from the pre-amp out to the input on the Carver C-9 then out to the amp. Currently, I am using the balanced outputs of the 990 to the balanced inputs of M7500 amp so I don't want to break that connection using the rca pre-outs.
Has anyone connected an outboard processor like the Carver with the 990?
I truly enjoy the sonic holographic effect of the C-9 in my library when listening to stereo recordings as it gives me a wider soundstage and sound imaging.
I could try putting this in between my cd player and the 990 but then I won't be able to use my cd changer connected to the aux analog input without having to resort to another analog switch.
Any suggestions or recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Posted by: gonk

Re: Carver C-9 Sonic Hologram Processor - 11/22/08 03:06 PM

I'd be leery of putting it between the processor and amp because I worry about what it will do to the left and right channels in a surround mode. If it can't be turned off, that's probably a good reason to look at putting it between a source and the 990. How do you have your CD player(s) connected currently?
Posted by: Bandido

Re: Carver C-9 Sonic Hologram Processor - 11/22/08 03:39 PM

Last night I hooked up the Pioneer CD changer into the C-9 input and then C-9 output to the 990 aux in. The C-9 can be set to bypass or engage the processor. WOW!!! the imaging and wider soundstage is AMAZING. Using only the front and left channels, I can hear the sound enveloping around the back as if my surround channels are active.
One thing I noticed though is that I seem to get much volume in output when engaged than bypass mode. I haven't noticed any distortion at all at -10 volume setting... and that is pretty loud.
Now, I wish I can have this in the loop for all the analog sources I have connected to the 990.