Description

1994 Carver Preamplifier Tuner CT-23 Sonic Holography Audio Video Preamplifier. Cleaned and tested fully operational. Graded NM (Near Mint) for mild signs of age and wear. The CT-23 is a classic audio/video preamplifier from Carver. The CT-23 offers a versatile control center for any home audio system. It combines a preamplifier and a digitally synthesized AM/FM tuner in one chassis and includes a full complement of inputs and outputs, a phono stage, and system remote compatibility. The CT-23 is loved for it’s robust feature set and the patented “Sonic Holography” technology designed to enhance the stereo soundstage. Comes with original owners manual and remote.

Specifications
Year: 1994
Country: USA
Preamp Frequency Response PHONO: RIAA +/-0.5 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz (line level inputs same)
Channel Balance: +/- 1.5dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (IHF A-weighted): PHONO > 78dB A, ALL OTHERS >85dB
THD: < 0,01%
L/R Crosstalk (@ 1kHz, Hologram Off): 80dB
Input Sensitivity (for 0.5 Vrms Out @ 1kHz): PHONO 1.0mV, Line 57mV
Input Impedance: PHONO 47kilohms, ALL OTHERS 50kilohms
Max Input Level (@ 1kHz): PHONO 80 mV rms, LINE 5.0 V rms
Output Impedance: 600 ohms
Max Output Level: LINE FRONT 7V rms into 100kilohms, HEADPHONE 2.4V rms into 60 ohms
Stereo Separation: >65 dB at 1kHz
Tone Controls: Treble +/-10dB @ 10kHz, Bass Treble +/-10dB @ 10kHz
Power Requirements: 120 VAC/60Hz
Power Consumption: 36W
Accessories: Remote
Dimensions: 4.4″ X 19″ X 15″ (H,W,D)
Weight: 11 lbs.
All Checkered Records stereo equipment is guaranteed for 10 days after receipt