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Post by bluegrassdan on Oct 11, 2016 18:59:07 GMT -6
Vintech specs confirm it is also 600 Ohms.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Oct 11, 2016 18:46:48 GMT -6
Typically a 600 ohm termination resistor should be inserted across the output transformer when driving high impedance inputs and removed when feeding 'old school' 600 ohm equipment. I never see this discussed or that the equipment under test is checked to confirm the loading is correct. Incorrect loading instantly negates any test results so the loading should always be checked and set correctly before any tests are conducted. My AML build has the 600 ohm termination resistor. Can anyone confirm whether or not the Vintech has such?
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Post by bluegrassdan on Oct 11, 2016 18:44:23 GMT -6
The Vintech is a fine pre, but it can have this harshness in the high mids that's tough to put your finger on. The AML seems to have a bigger bottom, no harshness, and a more extended top end. It's all subtle, but significant in my view.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Oct 11, 2016 18:25:05 GMT -6
I just wish I had one more to build!
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Post by bluegrassdan on Oct 11, 2016 18:13:09 GMT -6
Built me an ez1073. Awesome kit by Colin, stellar case by Collective Cases, and knobs supplied by Jeff. I highly recommend using a different IEC power inlet than the suggested model.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Oct 11, 2016 18:03:07 GMT -6
Here is a shootout between the Audio Maintenance Limited (AML) ez1073 and the Vintech 473. I built Colin's 1U AML kit over the weekend and absolutely love it so far. You can hear the comparison between both preamps with no output attenuation and the second comparison with extra saturation. All files are level matched. www.dropbox.com/sh/xb4fscgzqcp5mdy/AAA6PEK1wc0Mkfz8NrFBSDrAa?dl=0Curious to know everyone's thoughts. Dan
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Post by bluegrassdan on Jul 5, 2015 23:45:49 GMT -6
The KM84 will continue to increase in value. The Gibson?
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Post by bluegrassdan on Feb 12, 2015 15:39:13 GMT -6
Fir me, the R84 is like the tool in the toolbox that gets used only for certain purposes. Not my go-to for vocals, but there are a few voices with a harsh brightness on which it has saved the day. Good for bass cab or mono drum room.
It doesn't sound like my 44bx.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Feb 11, 2015 18:34:48 GMT -6
Or will Warm Audio users be complaining in 3 years of broken knobs, failed components, and whatever else might suffer from meeting the low price point?
Not being critical. Just curious.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Feb 11, 2015 18:31:58 GMT -6
The real question is, why do you want a pultec? Do you require the interesting "trick" that it can do on the low frequencies? Or do you just want a tube eq? The Pultec would be mainly used while tracking vocals in the chain with the La2a I built or whatever compressor in use at the time. No doubt it would get used during mixing for kick drum, upright bass, electric bass, or anything else that would benefit from the "trick" it can do. The high frequency section would be the ticket for ribbon mics. So, yeah. Lots of uses for a real Pultec, or as close as one can get in 2015. I just wonder if the Warm Audio is just a really nice and relatively affordable tube eq, or if it really stands up tall and proud compared with a build that would costs 235% more in components.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Feb 10, 2015 18:46:23 GMT -6
I've been debating building a DIY point-to-point Pultec from the RecPro kit at $1,645. Now, Warm Audio just released their Pultec eq for $699. Seems like the advantages of the RecPro design are NOS tubes, Sowter transformers, paper-in-oil caps, Grayhill pots, tube rectifier, etc. Warm uses new Tung Sol tubes, Cinemag transformers, and likely the most cost effective parts possible. Both use Cinemag inductors. Sourcing Pultec parts is well over $1,000 even without the RecPro kit. I can't help but be a little skeptical regarding the Warm version, especially when the Warm Pultec boasts more features (four additional frequencies to choose from) over the original design. Just look at the internals: Warm RecPro Any thoughts?
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Post by bluegrassdan on Feb 9, 2015 22:09:24 GMT -6
The CAPI coloration is obvious in these examples. I can hear these working nicely in certain situations with mandolin, guitar, and Dobro in combination with a fast clean preamp.
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