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Post by audioscape on Aug 4, 2020 17:48:51 GMT -6
Darn.missed the first batch! ETA on more? Hahaha, NO worries!!! We MAY have some tomorrow (shhhh) but if not, official release will be FRIDAY, the 7th! 😍👍 |
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Post by roundbadge on Aug 5, 2020 18:25:56 GMT -6
Darn.missed the first batch! ETA on more? Hahaha, NO worries!!! We MAY have some tomorrow (shhhh) but if not, official release will be FRIDAY, the 7th! 😍👍 Just ordered a pair 😀 |
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Post by audioscape on Aug 5, 2020 18:37:02 GMT -6
Hahaha, NO worries!!! We MAY have some tomorrow (shhhh) but if not, official release will be FRIDAY, the 7th! 😍👍 Just ordered a pair 😀 mwhahaha, hopped on here JUST to say CONGRATS as we saw that you snagged a pair! Last pair before they "officially" go up for sale!! ;-) THANK YOU and we hope you love them as much as we are proud!! 🙌😍 |
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Post by roundbadge on Aug 10, 2020 16:00:46 GMT -6
How do we stereo link these?
I’m planning on putting them in an api 1608
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Post by mike on Aug 10, 2020 16:33:23 GMT -6
As for the 670, YES it IS on the drawing board. But I'm sure as most of you are well aware, this is NOT a simple or straightforward project to take on! This is a long-term goal. Basically the idea is, it'll take as long as it takes to get it right. 
Any update Chris or Charlie on the AS Fairchild ?
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Post by roundbadge on Aug 10, 2020 20:02:50 GMT -6
Weird only one unit of the pair showed up
The other just says “pending” (fed ex)
They were shipped together
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Post by audioscape on Aug 10, 2020 20:20:27 GMT -6
As for the 670, YES it IS on the drawing board. But I'm sure as most of you are well aware, this is NOT a simple or straightforward project to take on! This is a long-term goal. Basically the idea is, it'll take as long as it takes to get it right.
Any update Chris or Charlie on the AS Fairchild ?
WOW - looking at the date there, definitely called that one right! We have an (ugly and messy) but WORKING prototype which we're tweaking as we speak as a matter of fact. All of the custom meters arrived (from arguably the best, 100% USA made meter companies still in existence)... The proto is working - now it's a matter of a few revisions to get things JUST right... this circuit is absolutely GENIUS... Rein Narma was an absolute visionary 😉👌 |
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Post by audioscape on Aug 10, 2020 20:22:03 GMT -6
Weird only one unit of the pair showed up The other just says “pending” (fed ex) They were shipped together ah! That's very odd! Please contact FedEx if possible, if that doesn't work we will gladly contact them for you. This has happened a couple times this past month and it seems to always work itself out, with the tracking# "magically" updating itself and the package showing up a day or two later. Please keep us posted! Sorry for the trouble! |
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Post by roundbadge on Aug 10, 2020 20:24:19 GMT -6
Weird only one unit of the pair showed up The other just says “pending” (fed ex) They were shipped together ah! That's very odd! Please contact FedEx if possible, if that doesn't work we will gladly contact them for you. This has happened a couple times this past month and it seems to always work itself out, with the tracking# "magically" updating itself and the package showing up a day or two later. Please keep us posted! Sorry for the trouble! Thanks stay tuned How do you stereo link them? Api 1608 |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 10, 2020 21:08:41 GMT -6
Darn.missed the first batch! ETA on more? How did I know Hunter would be on the Hunt😁 I didn’t know roundbadge bought anything under $4k... |
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Post by mike on Aug 10, 2020 21:08:47 GMT -6
Any update Chris or Charlie on the AS Fairchild ?
WOW - looking at the date there, definitely called that one right! We have an (ugly and messy) but WORKING prototype which we're tweaking as we speak as a matter of fact. All of the custom meters arrived (from arguably the best, 100% USA made meter companies still in existence)... The proto is working - now it's a matter of a few revisions to get things JUST right... this circuit is absolutely GENIUS... Rein Narma was an absolute visionary 😉👌
Thanks that is good news for many I'm sure, are you planning on making the mono 660 as well as the 670 ?
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Post by ericn on Aug 10, 2020 21:17:58 GMT -6
How did I know Hunter would be on the Hunt😁 I didn’t know roundbadge bought anything under $4k... Only if it’s 500 series ! |
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Post by roundbadge on Aug 10, 2020 22:39:36 GMT -6
How did I know Hunter would be on the Hunt😁 I didn’t know roundbadge bought anything under $4k... ha! indeed. the Vacuvox comps were my last big one for a long while. at least till production comes back here.its dead. I couldn't resist these little cuties.after seeing these @ namm.. 2 open slots in the 1608 were beckoning! |
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Post by roundbadge on Aug 10, 2020 23:01:11 GMT -6
Quick impression:little brick shit houses.so solid.the single V3A here on AC Guit.nice musical mid push I remember.the grab sounds just right.
the "limiter" position will be super nice for grabbing little peaks before a vari-mu.
most definitely more alive,dimensional and weight than the plug ins.
meters are real nice.
I love 2 knob "more or less" thingies!
looking forward to using them for tracking and stereo mix busses.[gtrs?]
hopefully # 2 arrives soon.
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Post by lando on Aug 11, 2020 12:03:22 GMT -6
An Audioscape 660 would be a dream come true. Waiting for a STAM 670 since I don’t know how long, no idea if it will ever arrive.
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 11, 2020 21:40:47 GMT -6
I WANT a 670, but I don’t think I could ever pull the trigger on that many tubes. Went through a bunch of Retro Sta-levels with like 6-8 tubes in it that fluctuated enough that it put a bad taste in my mouth.
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Post by roundbadge on Aug 11, 2020 22:32:11 GMT -6
dang the 2 3Va's don't fit in my 1608 console.
yes I took the side panels off.
I have to remove the adjacent 550a to get them in
the front faceplates are too wide.even when they're slotted in the screws don't line up on one module.
might have to bust out a file.kind of a shame to trash that beautiful paint on the sides.I guess no one will see it.
could effect resale down the line though.
I also see no easy way to link them on the console backplate or the external Purple sweet ten rack.soldering iron pins 6 together I think?
they sound really nice.unlinked might not be a problem but its still nice to have the option.
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Post by Ward on Aug 12, 2020 6:25:41 GMT -6
An Audioscape 660 would be a dream come true. Waiting for a STAM 670 since I don’t know how long, no idea if it will ever arrive. I have it on good authority that it's not being released until it's ward-proof, or idiot-proof. Take your pick. Could mean the same thing. Who knows the inner workings of Yetter's mind? It's a super computer jumble of complex ideas in there! I have complete faith! It's going to be amazing! |
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Post by Ward on Aug 12, 2020 6:28:25 GMT -6
I WANT a 670, but I don’t think I could ever pull the trigger on that many tubes. Went through a bunch of Retro Sta-levels with like 6-8 tubes in it that fluctuated enough that it put a bad taste in my mouth. Taking time to get things absolute perfect and foolproof is the company way. I know you loved/hated your stalevels. The audioscape V-Comp is just absolutely perfect without any tube fluctuations! The Fairchild+ clone will be flawless or won't leave the shop - which will really tick me off, but I'm certain it will be flawless. O:) :]] |
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Post by ericn on Aug 12, 2020 8:16:38 GMT -6
dang the 2 3Va's don't fit in my 1608 console. yes I took the side panels off. I have to remove the adjacent 550a to get them in the front faceplates are too wide.even when they're slotted in the screws don't line up on one module. might have to bust out a file.kind of a shame to trash that beautiful paint on the sides.I guess no one will see it. could effect resale down the line though. I also see no easy way to link them on the console backplate or the external Purple sweet ten rack.soldering iron pins 6 together I think? they sound really nice.unlinked might not be a problem but its still nice to have the option. Time to remove the face plate and get out the file. Oh the smell of metal shavings in the morning. |
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Post by sean on Aug 12, 2020 8:38:17 GMT -6
dang the 2 3Va's don't fit in my 1608 console. yes I took the side panels off. I have to remove the adjacent 550a to get them in the front faceplates are too wide.even when they're slotted in the screws don't line up on one module. might have to bust out a file.kind of a shame to trash that beautiful paint on the sides.I guess no one will see it. could effect resale down the line though. I also see no easy way to link them on the console backplate or the external Purple sweet ten rack.soldering iron pins 6 together I think? they sound really nice.unlinked might not be a problem but its still nice to have the option. I would try and contact Audioscape, they’d probably want to be aware that it’s an issue and will fix it on future faceplates, and probably send you a new one for free. This definitely isnt the first time I’ve heard about modules not fitting in certain racks/consoles I’m surprised there’s not a jumper of some kind for linking. Spectra 1964 has a pretty good system for that |
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Post by ericn on Aug 12, 2020 8:54:42 GMT -6
dang the 2 3Va's don't fit in my 1608 console. yes I took the side panels off. I have to remove the adjacent 550a to get them in the front faceplates are too wide.even when they're slotted in the screws don't line up on one module. might have to bust out a file.kind of a shame to trash that beautiful paint on the sides.I guess no one will see it. could effect resale down the line though. I also see no easy way to link them on the console backplate or the external Purple sweet ten rack.soldering iron pins 6 together I think? they sound really nice.unlinked might not be a problem but its still nice to have the option. I would try and contact Audioscape, they’d probably want to be aware that it’s an issue and will fix it on future faceplates, and probably send you a new one for free. This definitely isnt the first time I’ve heard about modules not fitting in certain racks/consoles I’m surprised there’s not a jumper of some kind for linking. Spectra 1964 has a pretty good system for that Not a lot of room on 500 series PCB so most use the standard API method , I forget the pin on the multipin. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 12, 2020 13:19:01 GMT -6
I WANT a 670, but I don’t think I could ever pull the trigger on that many tubes. Went through a bunch of Retro Sta-levels with like 6-8 tubes in it that fluctuated enough that it put a bad taste in my mouth. Taking time to get things absolute perfect and foolproof is the company way. I know you loved/hated your stalevels. The audioscape V-Comp is just absolutely perfect without any tube fluctuations! The Fairchild+ clone will be flawless or won't leave the shop - which will really tick me off, but I'm certain it will be flawless. O:) :]] And also doesn’t use as many tubes. |
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Post by dmo on Aug 12, 2020 15:28:09 GMT -6
So... Fedex strikes again! Like Roundbadge, only 1 of 2 showed up today - but expect the other will be here soon enough. Should be fine since I'm not sure I can maneuver around the board/racks to change wiring safely yet so a few days delay will have minimal impact - other than I'm anxious to hear these bad boys do their thing.
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Post by Ward on Aug 13, 2020 7:04:32 GMT -6
So... Fedex strikes again! Like Roundbadge, only 1 of 2 showed up today - but expect the other will be here soon enough. Should be fine since I'm not sure I can maneuver around the board/racks to change wiring safely yet so a few days delay will have minimal impact - other than I'm anxious to hear these bad boys do their thing. Sorry about the rotten luck there, my man. A while back I found that USPS outperforms FED-UPS by a large margin. Pretty bad when you can't even keep up with the Postal Service that actually contracts out shipping on your own planes! |
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