I guess this explains why there are no Chinese clone amplifiers based on Bob Carver's designs: (Note: This schematic is for the 1988 'Silver Seven' that used 14 KT88 tubes and was rated at 375 watts into 8 ohms. The specs and photo are for the 2014 'Silver Seven 700' that uses 20 KT120 tubes):
Carver Silver Seven 700 Monoblock
Rated Power (8 ohms): 900 watts RMS continuous - 900 watts RMS with vocal and music
Frequency Response: 2 Hz to 85 kHz (-3 dB)
Distortion: Less than 0.5%
Power Bandwidth: 18 Hz to 28 kHz
Line Inputs: 2 (RCA); Normal (AC coupled) or Lab Direct (DC coupled)
Input impedance: 100 K ohms
Gain: 36 dB
Tube complement: One 12BY7A, one 12AL5, three 12BY7A, and twenty KT-120s
Hum and Noise: Better than 120 dB, referred to 700 watts, (A-weighted)
Bias: Rear panel potentiometer adjustment
Source Impedance: 1.7 ohms
Speaker Output Taps: 2, 4, and 8 ohms. (Designed to drive any load 0.75-ohm and higher)
Color: Deep burgundy with gloss black, natural aluminum, and bright chrome highlights
Dimensions: Amplifier Chassis: 9” (228.6mm) x 13” (330mm) x 20” (508mm) x 2 - Power Supply Chassis: 9” (228.6mm) x 11” (279.4) x 20” (508mm) x 2
Weight: Amplifier Chassis: 55 lbs. x 2 - Power Supply Chassis: 45 lbs. x 2
Warranty: Lifetime warranty including the tubes.(DC restorer circuit means that the tubes will last as long as 50 years)
Bob always did get a bit carried away..................
http://www.phaselinearhistory.stereomanuals.com/700seriesamp.htm
When these blow up it wipes out ALL the transistors.