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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 22, 2020 11:01:35 GMT -6
You know how us Canadians never do anything controversial so thought I would just ask innocently what peoples fav 76 version is and why or if they like different 76’s for specific things?
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Post by jamiesego on Mar 22, 2020 11:20:27 GMT -6
I have two Hairball Rev A’s, one Hairball Rev D, and owned a Warm 76 which I think is also a Rev D. Generally I’ll use the Rev A’s for the that need some midrange punch. Vocals, guitars, snare. The Rev D has less saturation and handles low end better. I use it on bass, kick, and vocals that I want to keep cleaner.
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 22, 2020 13:00:36 GMT -6
Thx yes Warm’s are D. I have 2 and one HB 76A, which I also really like.
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Post by audioscape on Mar 22, 2020 13:00:52 GMT -6
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Post by seawell on Mar 22, 2020 13:24:41 GMT -6
Does a 176 count? If so, that gets my vote.
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 22, 2020 13:43:49 GMT -6
Hi...over here! Mwhahaha...    I’m giving Chris: 76 As, Fs, Vs and Ds, for effort !  |
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Post by timcampbell on Mar 22, 2020 15:48:10 GMT -6
I was hoping you meant V76 or PV76 |
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 22, 2020 17:33:42 GMT -6
Over to Chris? |
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Post by drbill on Mar 22, 2020 18:38:42 GMT -6
For me, currently, Splice set to Rev A beats everything - plug or hardware. Have not had a chance to try one of the AS 76's yet. I have zero doubt that they rock hard.
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Post by audioscape on Mar 23, 2020 14:38:16 GMT -6
For me, currently, Splice set to Rev A beats everything - plug or hardware. Have not had a chance to try one of the AS 76's yet. I have zero doubt that they rock hard. Splice's definitely sound amazing. However, you NEED to try a 76A or two though my friend.... ;-) At the VERY least - you'll have a slightly different, yet every bit as good "variation" of the Splice. When we're discussing products at this level of sonic quality it's tough to say one is better than the other. As we always say "you can do different, but you can't do BETTER..." ;-) No V76 planned.... V72 is more our speed  Speaking of - we just scored and racked up a pair of V72's for the AS Studio! |
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Post by drbill on Mar 23, 2020 16:52:51 GMT -6
For me, currently, Splice set to Rev A beats everything - plug or hardware. Have not had a chance to try one of the AS 76's yet. I have zero doubt that they rock hard. Splice's definitely sound amazing. However, you NEED to try a 76A or two though my friend.... ;-) At the VERY least - you'll have a slightly different, yet every bit as good "variation" of the Splice. When we're discussing products at this level of sonic quality it's tough to say one is better than the other. As we always say "you can do different, but you can't do BETTER..." ;-) No V76 planned.... V72 is more our speed Speaking of - we just scored and racked up a pair of V72's for the AS Studio! Hahah! Actually, I think I will try the F's when I get a chance. Interested to hear those. One cannot have enough 76's can they?? Rhetorical. The answer is of course, no. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 23, 2020 17:05:47 GMT -6
ah Dr Bill, that is kind of where I am at as I have come to realize how much I like 76's and the idea of having a few pairsof different versions and of course cut the faceplate colours look cool too ! |
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Post by Ward on Mar 24, 2020 6:49:10 GMT -6
Honestly? The best tone is the Bluestripe Rev A/B which audioscape has with the 76a. But it has two advantages over the original: 1. NO NOISE!! Or at least much much less and 2. IT'S EVEN FASTER! 6 Attack and 5 Release on the audioscape is like 7 and 7 on an old one. Now that's the most 'tone'. As for the best general purpose 1176? IMHE it is the Revision F, not the D. The D might be creamy on bass or overheads, but the F is also great on vocals, dynamite on snares and overheads and gain rides a bass guitar track like a champ. These are only my opinions, and if you agree with them it's only because you've tried a lot of the same gear or used it for years and years and come to many "that's not working" or "ok, that works" types of conclusions. And you might come to COMPLETELY different conclusions!! |
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 24, 2020 6:51:45 GMT -6
Thx, interesting as that is how I am leaning towards another A and 2 F’s for the reasons you state, !
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2020 12:03:57 GMT -6
I have the Purple MC77 and it's my favorite compressor. I think I'm going to use this quarantine bullshit as an excuse to finally build a Hairball Rev A. Need to keep my brain occupied.
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 24, 2020 13:09:27 GMT -6
Just did the HB A and very pleased had a couple of problems reading resisters correctly, but ya go for it: very pleased with it sonically and metal work is impressive.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2020 20:46:13 GMT -6
Just did the HB A and very pleased had a couple of problems reading resisters correctly, but ya go for it: very pleased with it sonically and metal work is impressive. Thinking I might do the 500 version. I would love to do the 19", but money being tight and all... |
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 25, 2020 1:32:53 GMT -6
I’m sure it will sound great too: go for it !
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2020 12:02:47 GMT -6
I’m sure it will sound great too: go for it ! How did you find the calibration process? I've built a bunch of stuff, so I'm very confident in my soldering and all that, but I've never attempted something like that. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 25, 2020 12:08:58 GMT -6
I messed up my build a little so sent it in and they calibrate for you .
I had done it myself too and it seemed straightforward and is described accurately in the build thread .
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Post by soundintheround on Mar 25, 2020 20:51:34 GMT -6
I’d go with an 11, either Urei or early re-issue.
Makes just about everything sound more like a record to me.
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Speaking of - we just scored and racked up a pair of V72's for the AS Studio!
