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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 24, 2018 12:31:16 GMT -6
Wait for it!!!!!
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 24, 2018 12:22:52 GMT -6
Are you looking to use the Amphion amp to power them, and curious how that Amphion amp would sound powering those pmc’s? Nah, I'm a cheapo. Amphion amp sells for way more than these speakers. Haha I take it they are passive then...Christmas came 1 day early! Attachments:PMC GEN (74.64 KB)
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 24, 2018 11:31:51 GMT -6
Wow, those are some nice looking boxes! That would match my floor. I guess I have to find a pair of these now...lol. Are you looking to use the Amphion amp to power them, and curious how that Amphion amp would sound powering those pmc’s?
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 24, 2018 10:48:47 GMT -6
Wow, those are some nice looking boxes! That would match my floor. I guess I have to find a pair of those now...lol. I have a client and that would matter...and that would be the first thing she notices...lol
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 23, 2018 14:59:25 GMT -6
I'm hoping to do some Kemper profiles of my own with my Metroplex Marshall Plexi and some of my Dr Z. amps. This is something I just haven't had time for yet, and I am still looking for a couple used 2x12 cabinets.
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 23, 2018 13:52:38 GMT -6
Today testing the Cranesong HEDD Quantum next to the Dangerous AD+ and Convert 2 DA. interesting stuff.they're both really good. to my ears the Hedd is a little more natural relaxed and transparent.nice spatial thing around different elements especially in the lows,low mids.everything seems a bit more floaty. by comparison the Dangerous is slightly tighter.elements sound a little more focused and grounded in their respective spatial placement.like you can pick them out a little more easily.perhaps that translates to a slight bit more attitude and excitement BUT maybe a very very slight decrease in front to back depth and separation in the lower stuff.guitars and vocals display a tiny bit of sheen color focus compared to the Hedd.I really like the way vocals represent through the Dangerous.subtle but I'm hearing it when A/B'd. I could be way off but for my initial thoughts,gut reactions and taste I'm thinking the Hedd would be hard to beat for jazz,acoustic,light pop,classical things. the Dangerous for rock,hip hop,electronic.more aggressive stuff. Also I'm leaning towards preferring both clocked to the Grimm CC1. haven't gotten into comparing the processing yet. there are elements I like in both...this is gonna a harder decision than I expected So, let me translate, what you’re actually saying is you need both? Lol
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 23, 2018 0:30:00 GMT -6
Electra sounds terrific on both. Using the HPF and low end knob lets you pull the chest out of a female and dial in the bucket on a male..... Not to mention the gorgeous sheen it has. Kush Audio? What about that Clairphonic?
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 21, 2018 19:41:17 GMT -6
I found a Bryston 4B-ST used. Does anyone know much about this amp?
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 21, 2018 17:01:52 GMT -6
The Joe Barresi Evil Drums are compatible with Toontracks and works as an SDX Pack with the samples. The Jim Scott and Andy John packs are only compatible with BFD. I was hoping one day Platinum Samples would’ve converted these to SDX to use in SD3, but it doesn’t look like it. If I had more room on my drive I would install it and see if there are grooves, but I cannot remember if grooves come with the kits. I do however recommend the Joe Barresi Evil Drums Pack. They sound really good. Oh, I thought Platinum was SD3 compatible. Just the Joe Barresi is compatible with SD3 as far as I know of.
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 21, 2018 16:49:01 GMT -6
They sound fantastic. I tried to take another picture of all the kits, however it keeps telling me the file is too big. Strange because it’s the same size as the last pic I took? Since installing SD3 on my sound files drive I had to take all my sdx expansions off of it to fit SD3. I need a bigger ssd for my sound drive for my VI’s. Currently researching ssd drives. I need upwards of 2 TB. I need another solution for my VI’s. The SSD’s get very expensive as you get to 2TB and up. I would like to do a comparison between these and the new Bob Rock SDX. I need more SSD space though, so my SDX buying is on hold. So, the Platinum stuff is actual samples or just midi grooves? The Joe Barresi Evil Drums are compatible with Toontracks and works as an SDX Pack with the samples. The Jim Scott and Andy John packs are only compatible with BFD. I was hoping one day Platinum Samples would’ve converted these to SDX to use in SD3, but it doesn’t look like it. If I had more room on my drive I would install it and see if there are grooves, but I cannot remember if grooves come with the kits. I do however recommend the Joe Barresi Evil Drums Pack. They sound really good.
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 21, 2018 16:04:57 GMT -6
When things begin to be in stock and the wait isn’t very long. I will look again into Stam products
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 21, 2018 15:58:51 GMT -6
You tried the spring in Realverb Pro in UAD? Also, I love the Audiothing RE201...you can use just that spring too. The Realverb is really nice.
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 21, 2018 14:43:09 GMT -6
Anyone use Platinum Samples? I do! They sound fantastic. I tried to take another picture of all the kits, however it keeps telling me the file is too big. Strange because it’s the same size as the last pic I took? Since installing SD3 on my sound files drive I had to take all my sdx expansions off of it to fit SD3. I need a bigger ssd for my sound drive for my VI’s. Currently researching ssd drives. I need upwards of 2 TB. I need another solution for my VI’s. The SSD’s get very expensive as you get to 2TB and up. I would like to do a comparison between these and the new Bob Rock SDX. I need more SSD space though, so my SDX buying is on hold.
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 21, 2018 13:47:04 GMT -6
Anyone use Platinum Samples? I do! And I always struggle with pics on this board. Attachments:
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 19, 2018 20:13:48 GMT -6
Genz-Benz Shuttle 9.0 into a BagEnd S15-XD! Game over! Lol!
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 19, 2018 13:46:10 GMT -6
Run it through your kemper with an ampeg profile? I thought you got another kemper? Maybe? I use a Burl B1d preamp into any choice of compression and it’s fine. The bass does make a big difference in tone, but we all know that. An amp and DI Combination is the best way to go. I would pick up a small bass combo amp and re-amp with your kemper. I actually used the ampeg UAD plugin with great results.
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 19, 2018 10:34:36 GMT -6
oh also I'll have the Dangerous AD+ here to compare on weds. can it be that much better than this?I'm staying open minded. but I already like the fact that that the Hedd is full AD/DA in a single rackspace. and a green light..pretty! Cant wait to hear your thoughts...
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 18, 2018 18:41:12 GMT -6
Garth is cheesey. Lots of his songs have been pretty amazing. The man is a genius at marketing himself and I would be willing to bet he's probably the wealthiest artist to date. If you go back and listen to those songs, I mean at that time NO ONE was coming up with stuff like that, and the way he performed both in the studio and live made them even more valuable. Garth is Cheesy because he chooses to be and knows what's made him rich, but he's a true artist, the man can sell out a show in 10 mins or less.... and chooses not to allow any of his own catalog to be streamed. He's a nice guy at that. I got nothing against Garth, but I think I was more into his wife’s cooking show...lol
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 17, 2018 20:07:05 GMT -6
When I run signal through my VCA buss on my analog console it adds some nice beef to the signal. Not sure why, but it sounds better!
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 17, 2018 18:47:38 GMT -6
I agree, and yes A/AB, but I never liked D. It’s clean, lifeless, clinical, just a few buzz words. Anyway, I do want an amp that’s not bright, but mostly flat in its frequency response.
I’m interested to find out more about the Hypex amps/cards. I don’t know much about them, however PMC is using them now in their active designs.
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 17, 2018 13:13:34 GMT -6
Trying to track down a DS-001, guess they don’t exist anymore. According to a PMC Rep I just spoke with, PMC used Bryston amps, but modded them to work with their drivers. The drivers are very high bandwidth and require an amp that is not slow and bright. Now they use Hypex. The plot thickens...some of the buzz words describing a suitable amp are:
Class D Fast Transient 200 watt rms(150 LF - 50 HF Drivers) Very low distortion Maybe even a high shelf attenuator(shelf 4K and up) to soften the hi frequencies built into the amp design
These are also bi-ampable. That’s about all I got...and that’s something to chew on!
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 17, 2018 11:13:23 GMT -6
According to PMC the TB2+ is 90 dB 1w/1m, so in near field 50 Watts is probably more than enough power. stage accompany has a great SPL calculator on their site if you know your speakers efficientcy. A Adcom GFA 535 or 545 series 1 modded by Jim Williams will kick ass. The Emotiv is nice but some have had QC issues, a used Bryson 2b or 3b is a common paring with PMC. Theirs a little nuForce switcher that is one of the Audiophile Darlings, and Some little DIY amp that Stereophile has been Ravi g about. Other than the JW modded Adcom, the little 25 stereo tube Ultra valve by Audio By Van Alstine has been the favorite here as of late. Thanks Ericn, I had a feeling you couldn’t resist the temptation! Lol, thanks.
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 17, 2018 5:03:46 GMT -6
I use an Emotiva XPA-200 with some older TB1's. Don't really know a whole lot about different amps though. Thanks, not many people use PMC?
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 17, 2018 2:37:28 GMT -6
No PMC users?
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Post by guitfiddler on Dec 16, 2018 3:17:39 GMT -6
What amp would you recommend for the TB2S+ monitors? RMS power recommendation? Jcouto1...I saw a pic of your PMC’s in your home setup you posted, which model are those? I don’t see any models with an offset tweeter except for the Two Two series, and the cabinets look like the TB2S+’s?
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