Carvin BR500

Made in 2009
This amp is very versatile for many styles and I don't really have one style that I stick with, although, the band we play in is mainly country and classic rock.
One channel with effects loop and head phone jack.
DI level is great for our sound guy, 12AX7 tube pre amp is great and can be bypassed, EQ and other great features that add to this amp's great sound and control.

I use only, at this time, Spector basses equipped with EMG pickups, two with soap bar, two with P/J style and one with a soap bar a piezo style.
This amp suits my style fantastically and I play anything from country to classic rock to praise/worship and most everything in between except rap and hip hop.
I have noticed any unwanted noise yet.
I really do not make "sounds", use no effects and like a clean sound, although the drive can be increased for a more gritty or distorted sound, but, I have not done this.

I cannot say much for reliability at this time since this head is new.
But I do have a sound system that is all Carvin and that has been extremely reliable.
I have no doubts that this amp will be reliable a well.

Customer support at Carvin was good and very friendly and they knew their products.
I have never had to repair anything or send back to Carvin, but, I have written or called for technical assistance and very time they were very helpful and knew their equipment.
The warranty is one year.

After an almost 30 year layoff, I have been playing again for five years.
Other gear I own is a Hartke Kickback 15, Spector bass guitars, full Carvin sound system and other various toys.
If lost or stolen I would definitely buy another one.
I love everything about this amp. The sound possibilities are great. There is nothing I hate about it.
I had an Ampeg B2RE and Ampeg BSE420HLF cabinet which I donated to my church for the worship band I play in at times. I have had Ampeg, Hartke, Peavey and Fender Pro and I feel this is actually the best amp I have had.