Yes, David, as you no doubt realize Carver's 1970s Phase Linear Corporation has often been referred to as "Flame Linear." But believe it or not the Carver Corporation M400t I mentioned that I purchased around 1982 is still going strong in the home of a relative.
The predecessor M400a model that I mentioned I previously very briefly owned (I couldn't wait to get rid of it), did often manifest a very prominent glare in the treble region, among other sonic shortcomings. Which I can imagine would have induced ringing in the ears of many listeners. That and most of its other shortcomings, though, were completely eliminated in the M400t. At least, as I said, when it was used with easy to drive speakers.
Regards,
-- Al
The predecessor M400a model that I mentioned I previously very briefly owned (I couldn't wait to get rid of it), did often manifest a very prominent glare in the treble region, among other sonic shortcomings. Which I can imagine would have induced ringing in the ears of many listeners. That and most of its other shortcomings, though, were completely eliminated in the M400t. At least, as I said, when it was used with easy to drive speakers.
Regards,
-- Al