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Post by gavg on Mar 11, 2017 18:48:16 GMT -6
Hi There,
First post here as I just discovered this forum!
I've been looking at the HG-2 recently and wondering how it would compare to the Overstayer M-A-S which I currently have and 'sort of' love. It's about twice the price and I wonder whether it's going to make twice the difference. I generally use it across the mix bus in a largely ITB setup (with a few piece of select gear on hardware inserts).
While I do get a lot of use out of the M-A-S (occasionally also bounce vocals or bass through it), I say 'sort of' love as there are a few things about it that kind of bug me and I wonder whether it would be worth selling it and getting the HG-2. I would almost certainly not do this without getting a demo unit to play with, but just wondered if anyone out there had any experience with both boxes?
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 11, 2017 18:54:14 GMT -6
Welcome!
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Post by drbill on Mar 11, 2017 20:18:13 GMT -6
Hi There, First post here as I just discovered this forum! I've been looking at the HG-2 recently and wondering how it would compare to the Overstayer M-A-S which I currently have and 'sort of' love. It's about twice the price and I wonder whether it's going to make twice the difference. I generally use it across the mix bus in a largely ITB setup (with a few piece of select gear on hardware inserts). While I do get a lot of use out of the M-A-S (occasionally also bounce vocals or bass through it), I say 'sort of' love as there are a few things about it that kind of bug me and I wonder whether it would be worth selling it and getting the HG-2. I would almost certainly not do this without getting a demo unit to play with, but just wondered if anyone out there had any experience with both boxes? There's a thread over on the other board where Paul G from Morcheeba compares the MAS, HG2, HG2 Plugin, Karakter and Silver Bullet. You can hear all of them. Here's a link : www.gearslutz.com/board/high-end/1105332-best-saturation-distortion-destruction-hardware-13.html Post #386 has the link to the clips I believe. He put up clips from all of the above, so you can check em out. I can tell you that there were a lot of surprised folks. Brad Mcgowan and I ended up very happy. Obviously biased..... :-)
BTW, Louderthanliftoff.com now has a demo program where you can demo the Silver Bullet for a couple of weeks at no cost other than shipping to you. They pay the return shipping IF you decide not to buy it.
PS - WelcomeX2.
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Post by gavg on Mar 11, 2017 21:23:28 GMT -6
Hi Dr Bill,
Thanks for that! I'll check it out.
G.
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Post by stormymondays on Mar 12, 2017 3:56:32 GMT -6
Definitely get in touch with the Black Box Analog guys for a demo, I'm sure they can arrange for that. I'd love to also get the Silver Bullet sometime, but first I need more I/O!
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Post by stratboy on Mar 12, 2017 7:43:24 GMT -6
Welcome to RGO, gavg!
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Post by gavg on Mar 12, 2017 12:12:52 GMT -6
Stormymondays, I recently went down the road of the Antelope Orion 32+ which really put an end to my I/O issues. It's very stable and sounds amazing as well. I currently only have 24 out of 32 I/O wired up, which aren't even maxed - so still room to grow!
At some point I'll try the Black Box, but I'm a bit worried about how I'll recall current or recent projects if I get rid of the MAS.. will have to carefully plan a transition.
G.
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Post by gavg on Mar 12, 2017 12:13:44 GMT -6
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