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Post by stam on Dec 22, 2017 12:11:52 GMT -6
I thought the Sowter transformers in stam ‘s 73 sound fantastic. Super natural on top without sounding 2 dimensional. Wait till you hear the new ones!, I have been working with Brian Sowter dissecting some original LO116 Marinairs for a while, the second batch of the 1073MK2 will have them (shipping late Feb), these are the closest sounding transformers ever made to a LO1166, I actually will send a unit to Jerry Barnes (Bass player of Chic) with a Sowter 1166 in one channel and a Marinair LO116 on the other one to see if he can hear any difference. The new 1073MK2 also comes with a line input transformer (Carnhill) and retails at just 799.00 The Sowter version is 899.00 I also added NOS carbon resistors like used back in the date and a Toshiba 2N3055 output transistors which is the original one. Finally there are the capacitors, Vishay of course. This is probably the second most important thing on a 1073 replica. |
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Post by Vincent R. on Dec 22, 2017 14:31:36 GMT -6
I'd love to see you release a 1073 with the EQ... maybe even the 1081 or 1084 EQ which is superior to the 1073 EQ. Just a suggestion.
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 22, 2017 15:54:04 GMT -6
I'd love to see you release a 1073 with the EQ... maybe even the 1081 or 1084 EQ which is superior to the 1073 EQ. Just a suggestion. Me too  |
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Post by Guitar on Jan 1, 2018 17:32:25 GMT -6
Looking forward to hearing it!
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Post by Martin John Butler on Jan 1, 2018 21:57:17 GMT -6
I like Vincent's idea.
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Post by ragan on Jan 1, 2018 23:00:37 GMT -6
I’ve kinda sparred with Joshua on the forums over a few things but his sonics speak for themselves. I admit I’m more than a little tempted by the 1073mpa two channel unit. stam, is the Feb batch (according to the site) of the 1073mpa the MKII version? |
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Post by ariel on Jan 2, 2018 4:13:37 GMT -6
Joshua, If you have a unit with the new sowter TF and the original can you do some A/B tests or get someone like Ragan to do it for you as he does amazing tests which we have heard of the 3U audio mic stuff. Some A/B stuff on drums and even a quick fully tracked song if possible.
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Post by ericn on Jan 2, 2018 7:59:37 GMT -6
I'd love to see you release a 1073 with the EQ... maybe even the 1081 or 1084 EQ which is superior to the 1073 EQ. Just a suggestion. If the Sowters are as close as Josh says I think I would have a new Addiction if this were to happen! |
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Post by sozocaps on Jan 2, 2018 10:08:22 GMT -6
If they are that close I would buy a few and I dont need any... I have like 12 channels of Neve style here already and a few expensive preamps not even hooked up (Avalon 2022) for example... LOL
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 2, 2018 11:15:26 GMT -6
What I heard with the Stam is that it was darker than other clones...and I mean that in a good way. Kind of darker like the BAE, but with a nice three dimensional tone.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Jan 2, 2018 11:28:02 GMT -6
In my SA73 shootout, the SA73 is richer and more complex than the UAD 1073 unison pre. I can't say how that relates to other hardware clones, but I always think of "dark" as not enough highs, maybe wooly, like it's missing something, but I think the SA73 sounds tight and full in the lower frequency range, much like the original Neve does. I can only imagine how cool an updated version would be.
Skip to 5:33 if you just want to hear the mix comparisons.
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Post by EmRR on Jan 2, 2018 11:55:38 GMT -6
The 33114/33115 console I worked on for awhile also gave the impression of dark, everything below 1K was weighted so predominantly. Pavement's Brighten The Corners was done on that console, among others.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 2, 2018 13:20:24 GMT -6
I was meaning darker compared to other Neve clones. @sozocap and I have talked about this. I think it’s the carnhills are a little brighter which isn’t necessarily bad. I think you had the carnhills in that one though, right Martin?
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Post by ragan on Jan 2, 2018 13:28:38 GMT -6
Martin's has the Sowter. Sounds really really sweet to my ears. My go to Great River has Sowters too.
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Post by sam on Jan 2, 2018 13:34:58 GMT -6
Wondering if I'll get the MK1 2ch 1073 I was promised before this one comes out
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Post by lordnielson on Jan 2, 2018 14:54:59 GMT -6
Will the as of yet unshipped SA-73 with the Sowter option have the upgraded transformers ?
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 2, 2018 19:46:54 GMT -6
Wondering if I'll get the MK1 2ch 1073 I was promised before this one comes out We aim to serve |
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Post by mulmany on Jan 2, 2018 20:07:46 GMT -6
Wondering if I'll get the MK1 2ch 1073 I was promised before this one comes out We aim to serve I think you get what you bought... Not the upgraded version. You could contact Stam and see what the upgrade would be. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Jan 2, 2018 20:12:30 GMT -6
He was on holidays, forgotten what his reopen date was ?
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Post by sam on Jan 3, 2018 12:05:42 GMT -6
I think you get what you bought... Not the upgraded version. You could contact Stam and see what the upgrade would be. My point was I'd like the one that was promised to me first, not particularly caring for the fact that there's a MKII on the way. |
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Post by iamasound on Jan 4, 2018 11:08:01 GMT -6
I hope he takes care of you soon, as without you he can only spell his name "t".🤣
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Post by ericn on Jan 4, 2018 11:18:27 GMT -6
I hope he takes care of you soon, as without you he can only spell his name "t".🤣 If JK's post about why he still has the Upton after playing with the SM7 is post of the day this is second! |
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Post by ragan on Jan 4, 2018 11:23:21 GMT -6
I hope he takes care of you soon, as without you he can only spell his name "t".🤣 If JK's post about why he still has the Upton after playing with the SM7 is post of the day this is second! It was actually your post that got the honor, Eric. |
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Post by ragan on Jan 4, 2018 11:24:25 GMT -6
Or Cortland’s rather.
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Post by notneeson on Jan 4, 2018 11:26:05 GMT -6
I hope he takes care of you soon, as without you he can only spell his name "t".🤣 If JK's post about why he still has the Upton after playing with the SM7 is post of the day this is second! T might just get an RS but no X, L, or R. Ya never know with Stam. |
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