New Carvin BX700 amp!

[G On Bass]

Looks like an updated BX500 w/more watts (and 2 and 4 ohm)and a red face....

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- Output Power: 8 Ohms: 300w, 4 Ohms: 550w, 2 Ohms: 700w (with 2 Ohm Switch)
- Input Impedance: >200Kohms
- Output Mode: High Efficiency CLASS D technology
- Power Supply: High Efficiency High Frequency switching
- Frequency Response: +/- 1 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz amplifier section
- Damping Factor: >300
- Preamp: 3 stage CLASS A
- Passive/Active Input: 10 dB gain switch - accommodates all basses
- Preamp Tube: 12AX7 switchable in/out
- Bass/Treble: +/-12 dB at 50 Hz and +/-12 dB at 10kHz
- Contour control: Flat to -15 dB at 500 Hz
- 1 Low Mid Parametric: +/- 12 dB sweepable 50 to 500 Hz
- 2 Hi Mid Parametric: +/- 12 dB sweepable 200 to 2kHz
- Graphic Equalizer: 9 band +/- 10 dB @ 50,80,125,250,500,800,1.3k,2.6k,5k
- Compressor/Limiter: up to 3:1 compression ratio. Convenient one knob control
- DI Out: -50 to +4 dBu adjustable, DC isolated XLR output
- Effects Loop: -10dBV, buffered - FS22 Footswitch: Graphic EQ on/off, MUTE on/off
- Soft Start: gradually turns on the amp to prevent surges that can trip circuit breakers
- Speaker Protection: protection circuit immediately disconnects your speakers
- Over-Current: protected, Under-Voltage protected, Thermal protected
- AC Voltage Input: 90-250V, 50-60 Hz - Power Requirements: 500VA
- Dimensions: 3.25" high (with feet) X 14.0" wide X 9" deep
- Net Weight: 5.9 lbs. net (2.65 kgs)
- Made in the USA

 

[G On Bass]

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[Handyman]

The cosmetics are certainly a big improvement over the BX500.

 

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[DWBass]

Wow! Carvin is stepping up their game. And look at the price! And US made? Inconceivable!

 

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[Deepwoods]

Looks nice. I am waiting to see how the BX1000 prices out. I like what they did with the rack ears. Much better than what they have for the BX500.

 

[Jarrett]

I was just coming to post this:

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[seang15]

The cosmetics are certainly a big improvement over the BX500.

 

[jnewmark]

In one of the other Carvin threads on these new heads, it was reported that the BX700 was " supposedly " revoiced to the old Red Line spec. If so, no thanks.

 

[jeff7bass]

In one of the other Carvin threads on these new heads, it was reported that the BX700 was " supposedly " revoiced to the old Red Line spec. If so, no thanks.

Why repeat something that was already admitted to be a second hand rumor?

 

[Handyman]

Why repeat something that was already admitted to be a second hand rumor?

We'll see, but it seems fairly credible. See the last post.
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[Jeff Scott]

I like what they did with the rack ears.

Yeah, now they just need to angle the front panel upwards............

 

[wvbass]

I think Carvin would be one to shy away from red bass amps.

 

[seansv]

After three years the dreaded BX500 ribbon cable issue finally got to me. I dismantled it and reconnected and I'm good as new. If that's all that happens in that long with a well used amp, Carvin can convince me to buy its new model. And the lights are cool, to me.

 

[jeff7bass]

We'll see, but it seems fairly credible. See the last post.
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I saw that too but there's two things in there. "But it's clearer" and "handles the LOW B no problem".

Sounds like a voice of it's own. Maybe not. I'm sure we'll get reviews here soon because of the price. Personally I'm a little more interested in the new B1000....

 

[WoodyG3]

Looks nice. I am waiting to see how the BX1000 prices out. I like what they did with the rack ears. Much better than what they have for the BX500.

B1000 is $499. It's in the new catalog here:

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[G On Bass]

B1000 is $499. It's in the new catalog here:

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That's the one I'm a-waitin' on...

 

[Basshappi]

Oh my!

 

[nick31]

I found this under the REVIEW AND COMMENTS section FOR THE bx700...

(BX500 comments, which the BX700 is based on

All the REVIEW AND COMMENTS are for the BX500. I think its going to sound like the BX500/BX1500 Voicing!!!