Hello Dennis,
        Yes, I can happily report that I have replaced my twin Carver TFM-35s 
in my main stereo channels with the old Hafler Model 500 I bought at the 
garage sale, and couldn't be happier! 
        To be fair though, I must say that I replaced my old standard issue 
Monster Cable speaker wires and my Carver Pre-Amp Tuner with the new Carver 
Pre-amp/Tuner all at the same time so I cannot say what changed what, except 
the speaker cables. Those I installed first and tested against a couple 
others in a rather unscientific test (but enough to more than convince me 
that there was a difference).
        I tried four pre-amp/Tuners and ended up buying another Carver. I 
wanted to get an on-board Pro Logic processor and eleminate the video 
switching unit (JVC) the old Carver required. My fear was that in going to an 
onboard Pro Logic unit I would loose the musicality of the old Carver, which 
Carver does a first rate job of. Sure enough. The others I tried did an 
exceptional job of Home Theater, but not so good with straight up 2 channel 
stereo music....my first love. I couldn't afford a Lexicon or anything in 
that price range, so I ended up bringing home another Carver....and love it. 
I will miss the Sonic Hologram feature, as the new unit doesn't have it. But 
I am trying to find an external unit via the Internet now.
        The Hafler is just simply amazing! It has all the power anyone could 
want and then some. My concern about the fan being to noisey was completely 
unfounded and it is very efficient in cooling the unit...even in heavy use.
What is wrong with yours? Is there somewhere locally you can have it 
epaired?
How long have you had it?
Cheers, John
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