This is a vintage **5-channel Dolby Pro-Logic AV receiver** from the early to mid-1990s (produced around 1992–1995) by Carver Corporation.

This unit has original box, multi-room remote and receiver. Was serviced at the factory shortly before being packed away in 2001 and is in cosmetically near -perfect condition. Video shows it working perfectly in tuner and CD modes. I presume other modes work just fine. I’m the original owner and this was well cared for.

I am also listing the matching SD/A 5-disc carousel CD player shown in the video.

It was a high-end home theater receiver for its era, known for strong power delivery (especially in stereo mode), good sound quality for both music and movies, and features like Carver's Sonic Holography for enhanced imaging.

### Key Specifications (from service manuals and listings)
- **Power Output**:
- Stereo: 110 watts per channel into 8Ω
- Surround mode: 110W (front channels), 75W (center), 35W (rear)
- Some sources note higher capability at lower impedances: up to ~150W at 4Ω and ~220W at 2Ω (dynamic/monstrous power handling)
- **Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)**: 0.09%
- **Frequency Response**: 20Hz–20kHz
- **Surround Processing**: Dolby Pro-Logic (5.1-capable in the context of the time, though pre-digital 5.1 era)
- **Tuner**: FM/MW (AM)
- **Inputs/Outputs**: Multiple audio inputs (including phono), composite/S-Video video connections, pre-outs, headphone jack
- **Dimensions**: Approx. 483 × 159 × 445 mm (19" rack width)
- **Weight**: ~15.5 kg (heavy build, typical of Carver's robust designs)
- **Other Features**: Remote control (RH-89A), Sonic Holography mode, separate preamp/power amp sections (can be used independently)

User Experiences and Reputation
- Praised for **excellent stereo performance** — many owners used it purely for 2-channel music and found it sounded "awesome" or better than expected even decades later.
- Handles movies/home theater well with clean Dolby Pro-Logic decoding.
- Runs **very hot** during extended use — good ventilation is essential.
- Common issues in older units (now 25–30+ years old):
- Poor solder joints on boards
- Overheating pre-driver transistors (especially right channel issues like static/popping)
- Capacitor degradation
- Occasional channel dropouts or no output (often repairable with transistor/cap replacements)
- Many enthusiasts on forums like AudioKarma, Audiogon, StereoNET, and Carver-specific groups (e.g., TheCarversite, Facebook Carver Audio groups) consider it a solid, underrated piece of vintage gear. Repairs are straightforward for experienced techs.

It's a sought-after used item today, often selling on eBay in the $200–$800 range depending on condition.

If you're looking for a manual, HiFi Engine has the user and service manuals available for the HR-895. If this is about buying, repairing, or comparing one, or if "HR 895EX" refers to something specific (like a modified version or typo), feel free to provide more details!