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Post by ragan on Mar 28, 2017 13:02:29 GMT -6
Hey dudes. So there's been a thread over on GS about these. Probably GAP Comp54s in a 1RU chassis? That's the obvious guess since Alctron makes the GAP stuff. A guy there just got one and kindly posted some pics. Anyone who actually knows about this stuff have any thoughts? goo.gl/photos/RboUPmsPUnkgpN4N9He posted some clips too. Sounded a lot like the Comp54s I had. I think these things are like $200 a piece... |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Mar 28, 2017 13:39:39 GMT -6
Hey dudes. So there's been a thread over on GS about these. Probably GAP Comp54s in a 1RU chassis? That's the obvious guess since Alctron makes the GAP stuff. A guy there just got one and kindly posted some pics. Anyone who actually knows about this stuff have any thoughts? goo.gl/photos/RboUPmsPUnkgpN4N9He posted some clips too. Sounded a lot like the Comp54s I had. I think these things are like $200 a piece... I was checking these out a couple weeks ago. Looks like the Gap has spots on the PCB to easily upgrade to nice transformers. Solder them in and move a ribbon cable or something. The Alctron doesn't seem to have that option. |
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Post by ragan on Mar 28, 2017 14:02:17 GMT -6
Hey dudes. So there's been a thread over on GS about these. Probably GAP Comp54s in a 1RU chassis? That's the obvious guess since Alctron makes the GAP stuff. A guy there just got one and kindly posted some pics. Anyone who actually knows about this stuff have any thoughts? goo.gl/photos/RboUPmsPUnkgpN4N9He posted some clips too. Sounded a lot like the Comp54s I had. I think these things are like $200 a piece... I was checking these out a couple weeks ago. Looks like the Gap has spots on the PCB to easily upgrade to nice transformers. Solder them in and move a ribbon cable or something. The Alctron doesn't seem to have that option. Nice catch. So would it not be possible to swap in transformers on the Alctron? |
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Post by Tbone81 on Mar 28, 2017 14:04:31 GMT -6
Interested in learning more. A 2254 style comp had been on the top of list of things to buy for a while now.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Mar 28, 2017 14:09:08 GMT -6
I was checking these out a couple weeks ago. Looks like the Gap has spots on the PCB to easily upgrade to nice transformers. Solder them in and move a ribbon cable or something. The Alctron doesn't seem to have that option. Nice catch. So would it not be possible to swap in transformers on the Alctron? I imagine you could desolder and swap them, but would be a lot more involved. I'm no tech though. |
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Post by svart on Mar 28, 2017 14:27:58 GMT -6
Really, the only transformer swap that might be worthwhile on these is the input. The output is pretty simple and doesn't really need upgrading.
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Post by ragan on Mar 28, 2017 14:38:16 GMT -6
Really, the only transformer swap that might be worthwhile on these is the input. The output is pretty simple and doesn't really need upgrading. Do you have Comp54s? I seem to remember you considering them. If so, this look like the same circuit to you? |
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Post by svart on Mar 28, 2017 15:26:10 GMT -6
Really, the only transformer swap that might be worthwhile on these is the input. The output is pretty simple and doesn't really need upgrading. Do you have Comp54s? I seem to remember you considering them. If so, this look like the same circuit to you? I have the alctron 1073 preamps. 2254s are pretty much 1073 preamps with a diode bridge on the front end for the compression control. |
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Post by wiz on Mar 28, 2017 15:32:24 GMT -6
I have two comp 54s, they get used on toms...
These aren't those... for a starters the comp 54s are half rack, i.e. the PCBs aren't the same
Seems like a good deal and mod-a-ble.........geeze its the price of case and knobs...
cheers
Wiz
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Post by ragan on Mar 28, 2017 15:35:49 GMT -6
I have two comp 54s, they get used on toms... These aren't those... for a starters the comp 54s are half rack, i.e. the PCBs aren't the same Seems like a good deal and mod-a-ble.........geeze its the price of case and knobs... cheers Wiz Yeah I've had the Comp54s too (Rocinante has one of mine now:)), so I know they're not literally the same piece, just thinking they may be the same or nearly the same circuit (obviously with a somewhat different layout). Alctron makes the GAP stuff and have a history of selling their own versions a la Svart's pres. |
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Post by wiz on Mar 28, 2017 15:57:12 GMT -6
I have two comp 54s, they get used on toms... These aren't those... for a starters the comp 54s are half rack, i.e. the PCBs aren't the same Seems like a good deal and mod-a-ble.........geeze its the price of case and knobs... cheers Wiz Yeah I've had the Comp54s too (Rocinante has one of mine now:)), so I know they're not literally the same piece, just thinking they may be the same or nearly the same circuit (obviously with a somewhat different layout). Alctron makes the GAP stuff and have a history of selling their own versions a la Svart's pres. Hey ragansorry bud, I mis understood. cheers Wiz |
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Post by rocinante on Mar 28, 2017 19:40:13 GMT -6
I sold the comp54 i bought from Ragan but it was a good compressor. It could have a better vu meter which was about useless but otherwise it did the job well.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Mar 28, 2017 20:21:28 GMT -6
Do you have Comp54s? I seem to remember you considering them. If so, this look like the same circuit to you? I have the alctron 1073 preamps. 2254s are pretty much 1073 preamps with a diode bridge on the front end for the compression control. Hey svart, Where did you get those preamps from? I can't see them for a cheaper price than other alternatives. |
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Post by svart on Mar 28, 2017 20:27:12 GMT -6
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Post by rocinante on Mar 28, 2017 20:41:42 GMT -6
Where are you guys finding pics of the insides of the cp540?
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Post by svart on Mar 28, 2017 21:04:31 GMT -6
Where are you guys finding pics of the insides of the cp540? The link in the first post. |
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Post by svart on Apr 6, 2017 12:18:04 GMT -6
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 6, 2017 12:49:50 GMT -6
Same guy with the 2254's. |
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 6, 2017 13:07:27 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 14:48:10 GMT -6
Ok, who's gonna guinea pig this baby and buy one of these CP540s?
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Post by ragan on Apr 6, 2017 15:06:03 GMT -6
Ok, who's gonna guinea pig this baby and buy one of these CP540s? If I was a little more, uh, solvent at the moment, I'd grab a pair. Can't do it at the moment. Wish I could. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 15:10:40 GMT -6
Ok, who's gonna guinea pig this baby and buy one of these CP540s? If I was a little more, uh, solvent at the moment, I'd grab a pair. Can't do it at the moment. Wish I could. Dude, you totally knew I was telegraphing this message to you, didn't you? LOL. |
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Post by winetree on Apr 6, 2017 15:20:32 GMT -6
CP540
I took the bait. I'll report when I get it.
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Post by mhbunch on Apr 11, 2017 21:32:56 GMT -6
Any news on this? 400 shipped for a decent sounding stereo pair of 2254s sounds very appealing right now.
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Post by svart on Apr 13, 2017 7:35:40 GMT -6
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