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Post by teejay on Jun 25, 2019 15:47:34 GMT -6
So Larry is offering his Z-mod line for 30% off retail at the moment. (Birthday sale...his.) Seems to be a pretty good deal. I'm torn. In the midst of planning that trip next month to VK/Nashville to try out mic flavors...Upton 251, along with 67/47/49's from Flea, Soyuz, etc. Those mics are all significantly pricier than the ADKs, and I'm tempted to just pull the trigger on a Z-251. I'd really like to hear what works for me (once and for all), but I also don't want to miss a good deal nor spend more than I need to. They do have a return policy, but that will likely expire before I take vacation.
For you folks with ADK experience (or even those without)...thoughts?
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Post by Tbone81 on Jun 25, 2019 15:54:40 GMT -6
I bought a TC-67 for around $600-ish when it was on sale at Front End Audio a while back. The TC series is the "entry level", below the T-Fet and Z-Mod. It blew away by Miktek CV-4, literally no contest. I was incredibly impressed. I also spoke to Larry pretty extensively before I bought it and found him to be really pleasant and informative and he really took the time to answer alot of my questions. I think ADK is a really under-rated company. If you're buying it direct from him just ask him straight up if you can have a little more time with the return policy, my guess is he'll say yes.
As to weather it fits your voice, aesthetic, and to how it compares to Upton's, Flea's, Soyuz etc... I have no idea. Depends on what your after I suppose and how much you're willing to spend.
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Post by drbill on Jun 25, 2019 16:10:44 GMT -6
So Larry is offering his Z-mod line for 30% off retail at the moment. (Birthday sale...his.) Seems to be a pretty good deal. I'm torn. In the midst of planning that trip next month to VK/Nashville to try out mic flavors...Upton 251, along with 67/47/49's from Flea, Soyuz, etc. Those mics are all significantly pricier than the ADKs, and I'm tempted to just pull the trigger on a Z-251. I'd really like to hear what works for me (once and for all), but I also don't want to miss a good deal nor spend more than I need to. They do have a return policy, but that will likely expire before I take vacation. For you folks with ADK experience (or even those without)...thoughts? hey todd - where are you seeing the sale? |
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Post by teejay on Jun 25, 2019 16:27:57 GMT -6
So Larry is offering his Z-mod line for 30% off retail at the moment. (Birthday sale...his.) Seems to be a pretty good deal. I'm torn. In the midst of planning that trip next month to VK/Nashville to try out mic flavors...Upton 251, along with 67/47/49's from Flea, Soyuz, etc. Those mics are all significantly pricier than the ADKs, and I'm tempted to just pull the trigger on a Z-251. I'd really like to hear what works for me (once and for all), but I also don't want to miss a good deal nor spend more than I need to. They do have a return policy, but that will likely expire before I take vacation. For you folks with ADK experience (or even those without)...thoughts? hey todd - where are you seeing the sale? Saw it on their Facebook page yesterday...a post from 31 May. I contacted Larry to inquire if the deal was still available, and he told me I could purchase directly from them, or could remind the dealer about it. Dealer said "that was last month" and wouldn't/or couldn't honor it. Went back to Larry and he shot me quotes. He headed out of town yesterday for a couple of weeks, so Kevin is working with me. It is/was a 70% of retail sale in honor of Larry's 70th birthday. |
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Post by drbill on Jun 25, 2019 16:41:00 GMT -6
hey todd - where are you seeing the sale? Saw it on their Facebook page yesterday...a post from 31 May. I contacted Larry to inquire if the deal was still available, and he told me I could purchase directly from them, or could remind the dealer about it. Dealer said "that was last month" and wouldn't/or couldn't honor it. Went back to Larry and he shot me quotes. He headed out of town yesterday for a couple of weeks, so Kevin is working with me. It is/was a 70% of retail sale in honor of Larry's 70th birthday. Thx! I think I'm going to hang on for the Upton or Signal A, although I've heard good things about the ADK's. |
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Post by chessparov on Jun 25, 2019 17:28:11 GMT -6
IMHO although the Upton 251 does sound amazing... I think you'll be very happy with the Z-251. It has an excellent reputation, from those who've used it. I know Stevie Wonder digs them, and IIRC they based later refinements, on the microphone they used for Ray Charles' later albums. 30% off sounds like a very good deal!
Chris
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Post by teejay on Jun 25, 2019 17:46:45 GMT -6
Saw it on their Facebook page yesterday...a post from 31 May. I contacted Larry to inquire if the deal was still available, and he told me I could purchase directly from them, or could remind the dealer about it. Dealer said "that was last month" and wouldn't/or couldn't honor it. Went back to Larry and he shot me quotes. He headed out of town yesterday for a couple of weeks, so Kevin is working with me. It is/was a 70% of retail sale in honor of Larry's 70th birthday. Thx! I think I'm going to hang on for the Upton or Signal A, although I've heard good things about the ADK's. Those have been my top two as well. Hence, the trepidation and debate. |
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Post by teejay on Jul 25, 2019 1:44:56 GMT -6
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Post by chessparov on Jul 25, 2019 10:54:41 GMT -6
Thanks Todd. Will listen this weekend. Chris
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