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just serviced and testedI will be listing two other Carver soon
Up for sale is a beautifully maintained, classic piece of 1980s audiophile history: the **Carver MXR-130 Stereo Receiver** (celebrated simply as \"The Receiver\"). Engineered by legendary audio designer Bob Carver, this unit packs an incredible 130 watts per channel into a slim chassis thanks to its patented Magnetic Field Power Amplifier technology.This unit has **just been professionally serviced** and is fully ready for a plug-and-play setup in your vintage hifi rig. It delivers a remarkably warm, dynamic sound signature, features an incredible built-in Phono preamp stage for your turntable, and utilizes Carver\'s famous Asymmetrical Charge Coupled FM Detector for stellar radio tuning.### Service & Condition Summary:
* **Functional Status:** Fully tested, fully operational, and performing flawlessly.
* **Recent Service:** Just bench-tested, cleaned inside and out, and fully serviced. All potentiometers, switches, and sliders have been treated and cleaned for completely quiet, scratch-free operation.
* **Audio Output:** Outputs clear, balanced, and immensely powerful sound across all channels.
* **Display & Illumination:** The classic digital display, signal meters, and functional LEDs are crisp, bright, and working perfectly.
* **Cosmetic Condition:** In excellent vintage condition. The faceplate looks fantastic with only minimal signs of gentle historical use. (Please inspect the high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details).### Key Features & Specs:
* **Power Output:** 130 Watts per channel into 8Ω (Stereo)
* **Inputs:** Phono (MM), Video/DAD, Aux, Tape 1, Tape 2
* **Tuner:** Built-in AM/