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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 27, 2024 11:18:03 GMT -6
You guys see the new dual mic pres at an intro price of $799? That's a damn good price. Don't need any at the moment, but I can vouch for the 1073 at least. No - I did not get paid to say this. Just pointing out a good deal. YMMV on the wait time.
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 27, 2024 11:18:51 GMT -6
Interesting that the tube ones are the same price as the solid state.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 27, 2024 11:45:21 GMT -6
The pricing is nice. My 1073 MPA just shipped. Still, it took nearly a year to get it. SMH. I'm looking forward to hearing it next to my my AMS Neve 1073 DPX.
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Post by kcatthedog on Sept 27, 2024 12:21:38 GMT -6
That is an attractive price: pairs are always nice for stereo, overheads etc.!
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Post by phdamage on Sept 27, 2024 12:53:51 GMT -6
yeah, if i didn't already have pres coming out my ears, i would have ordered a few myself. i have a dual 1073 of theirs and a pair of 500 series tube 73s and a single tube 312 (sold the other just today on reverb).
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Post by phdamage on Sept 27, 2024 12:55:28 GMT -6
still tempted to grab a firechild, tho
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Post by dok on Sept 27, 2024 16:19:56 GMT -6
They look amazing. If they had a HPF I'd have already reserved the 1073T, but I just gotta have that on my preamps these days.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 30, 2024 14:25:54 GMT -6
Just received my Stam 1073 MPA+. So I had to try it out next to my AMS Neve 1073 DPX. This is (4) quick takes and the Neve had the EQ out. The first (2) are completely raw with no EQ or compression. The second were recorded through my Summit TLA100 and I added some reverb. I have this great blues song in my head for days now. So that's what I sang. I'm curious which you think is the Neve and which the Stam, A or B. I didn't do any tricks here. A is always A and B is always B. The are not perfectly level matched, but I tried my best to do that.
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Post by dok on Sept 30, 2024 14:47:15 GMT -6
Just received my Stam 1073 MPA. So I had to try it out next to my AMS Neve 1073 DPX. This is (4) quick takes and the Neve had the EQ out. The first (2) are completely raw with no EQ or compression. The second were recorded through my Summit TLA100 and I added some reverb. I have this great blues song in my head for days now. So that's what I sang. I'm curious which you think is the Neve and which the Stam, A or B. I didn't do any tricks here. A is always A and B is always B. The are not perfectly level matched, but I tried my best to do that.
Is this the newest version of the MPA? How long ago did you order it?  |
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 30, 2024 16:06:32 GMT -6
Just received my Stam 1073 MPA. So I had to try it out next to my AMS Neve 1073 DPX. This is (4) quick takes and the Neve had the EQ out. The first (2) are completely raw with no EQ or compression. The second were recorded through my Summit TLA100 and I added some reverb. I have this great blues song in my head for days now. So that's what I sang. I'm curious which you think is the Neve and which the Stam, A or B. I didn't do any tricks here. A is always A and B is always B. The are not perfectly level matched, but I tried my best to do that.
Is this the newest version of the MPA? How long ago did you order it? It is the newest version. I ordered it in November. It arrived this afternoon. |
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 7, 2024 7:22:47 GMT -6
No guesses?
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Post by andersmv on Oct 7, 2024 8:11:21 GMT -6
I reached out to Josh about reviewing a few of them, we'll see if he's down. Thought it would be really fun to do a whole song and split stuff off to the tube versions of the API and Neve preamps, as well as his Firechild preamp.
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Post by stam on Oct 8, 2024 16:02:33 GMT -6
Last week to get them at the 790 USD intro price
Prices will be going up to 890 USD on pre-orders starting next Monday
We are on time for delivery in December (believe it or not!)
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 8, 2024 19:44:21 GMT -6
Just received my Stam 1073 MPA+. So I had to try it out next to my AMS Neve 1073 DPX. This is (4) quick takes and the Neve had the EQ out. The first (2) are completely raw with no EQ or compression. The second were recorded through my Summit TLA100 and I added some reverb. I have this great blues song in my head for days now. So that's what I sang. I'm curious which you think is the Neve and which the Stam, A or B. I didn't do any tricks here. A is always A and B is always B. The are not perfectly level matched, but I tried my best to do that.
A. Stam 1073 MPA B. AMS Neve 1073 DPX |
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Post by stam on Oct 9, 2024 9:10:38 GMT -6
Unfortunately they are different takes (they have a 2dB difference) and different entonation.
This said I have an AMS Neve and an old 1073 with Marinairs and I'm aware of the tonal differences.
I always try to replicate that darker tone on every unit with a bigger low end
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2024 9:39:29 GMT -6
Have you considered making something a Grace or Hardy pre ?
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Post by stam on Oct 9, 2024 11:24:13 GMT -6
Doesn't Hardy still make preamps?
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2024 11:43:42 GMT -6
Yes, very expensive ! |
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Post by notneeson on Oct 9, 2024 12:34:29 GMT -6
Yes, very expensive ! Never heard it, but the Radial version (990/Jensen) isn’t too bad. There’s the SCA as well for even less. Both 500 series. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2024 13:29:16 GMT -6
Thx, sca isn’t 500, but it’s own series, so you need its chassis psu or you buy the one shot.
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Post by notneeson on Oct 9, 2024 14:12:15 GMT -6
Thx, sca isn’t 500, but it’s own series, so you need its chassis psu or you buy the one shot. Check their website, your info is out of date. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2024 14:15:55 GMT -6
Interesting, thx.
I knew it was under new mgt: that’s a good move!
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2024 14:26:23 GMT -6
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Post by notneeson on Oct 9, 2024 15:18:04 GMT -6
Seems like an unlikely use case to me. All I know is my buddy has their 500 series 312 in an API lunchbox and really likes them. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 9, 2024 15:50:10 GMT -6
If you click on a 500 series on its site : you see this: “This is the 500 series module only! It will not work in any of the SCA chassis! There is an SCA only version of the N72 available as well in the Classic series section. The 500 Series kits require voltage measurement and calibration which can be easier with the use of a 500 series extender kit. We recommend this: www.diyrecordingequipment.com/products/500ext-500-series-extender-kit” Think sca could make this a bit clearer? |
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