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Post by gouge on Jul 27, 2019 2:47:43 GMT -6
so another question for the forum brains trust.
what would be your pick of the diy kits available and why.
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Post by Blackdawg on Jul 27, 2019 9:30:46 GMT -6
DIYRE EQP5. very affordable, super easy to build. Sounds amazing. Get the vintage output. Also easy to modify.
CAPI stuff. Can't go wrong with any of it I think. I can't wait to build some of the eqs but have done some mic pressed and the ML2. Good stuff. The SumBus is on my list too.
I'm going to to some AML stuff next. The ez1073 and the 2254 compressor which looks easily tweaked (att/release times). Heard great things about amls stuff.
I also have 3 DIY Racked kits to build and some Serpent Audio ones which aren't really a thing anymore.
Hairballs stuff is good too. I want a pair of Lola's. I helped a local college build some of the copper mic pres and haven't worked on them but they seem super cool and interesting. I've built two 1176 500s from them too and they sound good.
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Post by ragan on Jul 27, 2019 9:42:24 GMT -6
Big second on the DIYre EQP5.
Does some instant solidifying and sweetening of the soundstage on mixbus. Also kickass on individual instruments. Change transformers and op amps down the road if you want tonal differences.
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Post by Blackdawg on Jul 27, 2019 9:47:31 GMT -6
The OL5 compressor from DIYRE is cool too actually too. Its an opto compressor but not really like an la2/3a vibe as it's based on the la4a. It's not a thick sounding but super cool to use
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Post by winetree on Jul 27, 2019 13:01:07 GMT -6
A D.I.Y. Kit worth building is kit that's needed and used.
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Post by gouge on Jul 28, 2019 5:25:06 GMT -6
i was thinking more of kits that are stand out bits of gear.
like the hairball lola, the capi vp28, jlm la500a
doesn't have to be 500 series
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 9:44:01 GMT -6
The Lola is really nice. Being able to use it as a line amp is a bonus. I'd also suggest Hairball's Copper. I have 2 of each. Copper is an easier build. Neither are that hard though (I did botch one op amp on a Lola). The Copper has a cool character. At some point I plan on having a rack full of them and not worrying about preamps anymore.
The CAPI stuff is nice too. I have 2 of the 553f and LC25 over here. Both relatively simple builds. I don't think I could live without the LC25 at this point. It's THE bass EQ I've always wanted. I need like 8 more of them. 553f is a low key killer too.
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Post by gouge on Aug 1, 2019 4:42:42 GMT -6
I've built and use 2 lolas. really really like the lola. in capi land I was using 2 vp28's which were my favourite to pt on the master buss and mix into.
whilst I haven't used them yet I've got an aml1081 to build. hoping that does the neve thing sorta.
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Post by elcct on Aug 15, 2019 6:03:39 GMT -6
I did DR-ZEN2 as my first project and I absolutely love it. It wasn't easy, but I learned a lot and I am looking forward to my next builds :-)
Next one I am doing is DR_NEQ3D.
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Post by din on Aug 23, 2019 7:59:07 GMT -6
Two VP312's, which were pretty easy and sound great.
Two VP28's, which were fucking hard (next time I'll just by the damn opamps assembled) and they sound awesome.
Two Lola's, which sounded kind boring to me. I know people love em, but I just don't get the hype. I guess I like colored preamps. Build was pretty straightforward, but again, not worth it to build the opamps.
Currently working on the DR-PQ8, which is a monster project. Hopefully I'll finish by the end of the year.
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Post by Bender on Aug 23, 2019 10:48:18 GMT -6
Two VP28's, which were fucking hard (next time I'll just by the damn opamps assembled) and they sound awesome. Two Lola's, which sounded kind boring to me....Build was pretty straightforward, but again, not worth it to build the opamps. Op amps are indeed a pain, especially when you're building 8-16 of em at any given time! I build everything under the sun CAPI-wise and I too was underwhelmed by the lola- nothing touches the 28's.  |
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Post by ragan on Aug 23, 2019 11:22:07 GMT -6
I had all the Hairball pres here for demoing and found them all underwhelming. Love their 1176s though.
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Post by gouge on Aug 23, 2019 23:31:45 GMT -6
I had all the Hairball pres here for demoing and found them all underwhelming. Love their 1176s though. are you saying you found the lola underwhelming |
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Post by ragan on Aug 24, 2019 9:15:40 GMT -6
I had all the Hairball pres here for demoing and found them all underwhelming. Love their 1176s though. are you saying you found the lola underwhelming Yeah. After building/using one of their 1176s, I was considering selling off my more expensive preamps and going all Hairball. After trying them out I couldn’t get back to my DMA73 fast enough. I just didn’t like them. The Lola was my fav of the Hairball stuff but I didn’t really dig it. |
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Post by EmRR on Aug 24, 2019 12:26:36 GMT -6
Analog Allstars EQP-1S5, if you can get it. Expanded SS 500 series Pultec, curves spot-on with originals, easy fast assembly.
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Post by Blackdawg on Aug 24, 2019 13:14:17 GMT -6
Analog Allstars EQP-1S5, if you can get it. Expanded SS 500 series Pultec, curves spot-on with originals, easy fast assembly. I wanted a pair of these. But you can't get them as kits anymore I think. |
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Post by EmRR on Aug 24, 2019 13:20:11 GMT -6
Analog Allstars EQP-1S5, if you can get it. Expanded SS 500 series Pultec, curves spot-on with originals, easy fast assembly. I wanted a pair of these. But you can't get them as kits anymore I think. They still run a monthly ad, sometimes they apparently answer messages. groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=46920.0 |
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Post by soundintheround on Aug 26, 2019 13:07:26 GMT -6
CAPI is a must. VP28 at the top of that list.
DIYRE is great. Their Pultec and DI Box (with cinemag) are my favs.
Microphoneparts.com never personally did, but every example I've heard has been very decent for the price.
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Post by jeremygillespie on Aug 27, 2019 10:32:54 GMT -6
I had all the Hairball pres here for demoing and found them all underwhelming. Love their 1176s though. What opamps did you have in them? My jazz clients love the Lola’s with the hardy amps in them. I think I’ve built about 15 if them for their home setups. I’ve got a pair with the ba-512 opamps and love them. Different strokes I guess! |
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Post by gouge on Aug 28, 2019 5:36:24 GMT -6
im a lola fan. hardys in mine.
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Post by EmRR on Oct 23, 2020 17:05:06 GMT -6
Analog Allstars EQP-1S5, if you can get it. Expanded SS 500 series Pultec, curves spot-on with originals, easy fast assembly. I wanted a pair of these. But you can't get them as kits anymore I think. |
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Post by jeff8675309 on Nov 12, 2020 21:28:12 GMT -6
Anyone else built the VP26 pre's? Did a pair of those years ago and also assembled a set of gar2520 as well as a set of 1731 opamps to switch out for different colours.
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Post by svart on Nov 12, 2020 21:44:02 GMT -6
Anyone else built the VP26 pre's? Did a pair of those years ago and also assembled a set of gar2520 as well as a set of 1731 opamps to switch out for different colours. I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. |
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Post by deehope on Nov 13, 2020 7:57:54 GMT -6
Anyone else built the VP26 pre's? Did a pair of those years ago and also assembled a set of gar2520 as well as a set of 1731 opamps to switch out for different colours. I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. would the cleanest sounding version of these pres be the 312 with the hardy opamps? how about biggest lowened, vp25? |
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Post by svart on Nov 13, 2020 9:35:44 GMT -6
I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. would the cleanest sounding version of these pres be the 312 with the hardy opamps? how about biggest lowened, vp25? I'm not sure. I think the VP25/VP26 is pretty clean with the stock opamps. The 312 is the same circuit minus a few modern pieces like AC coupling so the pots don't get scratchy over time. Honestly there's not much difference in overall tone though. I have 4 of the VP26 built like 312s but I also have 4 of the VP25s too and don't notice that much difference. |
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Post by deehope on Nov 13, 2020 10:11:48 GMT -6
would the cleanest sounding version of these pres be the 312 with the hardy opamps? how about biggest lowened, vp25? I'm not sure. I think the VP25/VP26 is pretty clean with the stock opamps. The 312 is the same circuit minus a few modern pieces like AC coupling so the pots don't get scratchy over time. Honestly there's not much difference in overall tone though. I have 4 of the VP26 built like 312s but I also have 4 of the VP25s too and don't notice that much difference. thanks, that's kind of what I figured. I have so many opampa with no home lol |
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Post by jeff8675309 on Nov 13, 2020 11:02:37 GMT -6
I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. would the cleanest sounding version of these pres be the 312 with the hardy opamps? how about biggest lowened, vp25? Agreed - at least on the VP26's being great. I haven't built any others yet, but that's mostly as I've been really satisfied with their sound and flexibility of usage. That being said, I do think about adding a VP26 with a DI jack on the front panel, or the VP28 from time to time. |
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Post by EmRR on Nov 14, 2020 19:18:05 GMT -6
I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. would the cleanest sounding version of these pres be the 312 with the hardy opamps? A 990 is noise optimized for 600 ohm input, so it's 'non-optimal' to use one here, FWIW. You might like it. |
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Post by Guitar on Nov 28, 2020 11:13:55 GMT -6
I'll put in a plug for the CAPI VP312 as well as the CA-0252 and the GAR AM-10. I used Cinemag transformers in mine. Love these things, workhorses.
The Five Fish NK-72DI is also really good, with the GAR OA-10 op amps (Neumann style). Darker and smoother than the CAPI, but equally usefull. Love those Carnhill transformers.
SCA is back in business too. I used to rely heavily on their N72.
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Post by fishnmusician on Nov 27, 2021 2:32:30 GMT -6
Anyone else built the VP26 pre's? Did a pair of those years ago and also assembled a set of gar2520 as well as a set of 1731 opamps to switch out for different colours. I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. I've built several vp26 & vp312 and wondering how you built a vp26 like a 312 ? Thanks |
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