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Post by EmRR on Apr 20, 2020 9:35:01 GMT -6
I find that one man's clean, is another man's dirty. It really is because I find the VP28 to be about as colored as they get!! And I find the VP things the clean end of color, since I live in 1940’s tube world.
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Post by Guitar on Apr 20, 2020 10:11:14 GMT -6
When people talk about "clean" preamps, I think most people know what that means, I don't find it misleading at all.
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Post by plinker on Apr 20, 2020 10:33:11 GMT -6
I'm a big fan of those monolithic THAT chips. I have them in a couple of channel strips.
That 500 kit is excellent value! -- never seen it. That's an easy kit for the beginning solderer.
Like Mark (above) I really like my ULN-R preamps. However, they can be a little hard sounding on certain sources. The THAT preamps are a softer clean.
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Post by EmRR on Apr 20, 2020 10:59:57 GMT -6
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Post by Blackdawg on Apr 20, 2020 11:04:33 GMT -6
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Post by drumsound on Apr 20, 2020 12:09:59 GMT -6
The original Geart River MP2H is clean and still pleasing. It what I prefer on acoustic guitars. Its actually really nice on electric guitars, too. The DI is great for keys in the control room. They discontinued it years ago, but the come up once in a blue moon on the used market. There's even a 4 channel version. There’s a unit on Reverb, last I checked. There are a couple 2 channel and even a 4 channel up there. Someone should snag these.
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Post by plinker on Apr 20, 2020 12:55:14 GMT -6
I thought those used the TI chips -- INA163??
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Post by jampa on Apr 20, 2020 13:30:34 GMT -6
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Post by EmRR on Apr 20, 2020 13:57:47 GMT -6
I thought those used the TI chips -- INA163?? Yep, you’re right.
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Post by soundintheround on Apr 20, 2020 14:05:18 GMT -6
I'm a big fan of those monolithic THAT chips. I have them in a couple of channel strips.
That 500 kit is excellent value! -- never seen it. That's an easy kit for the beginning solderer.
Like Mark (above) I really like my ULN-R preamps. However, they can be a little hard sounding on certain sources. The THAT preamps are a softer clean.
Yeh all the DIYRE stuff is pretty great considering what you get. I can vouch for the DIs and other devices as well. Good documentation and support. Admintingly I don't use my colours too much, but I also have been upgrading my gear (spending alot of money I dont have) to many of the things the colours are actually based on. Cant beat the real deal sometimes.
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Post by jampa on Apr 20, 2020 14:17:13 GMT -6
Here are some audios NPNG/Pueblo Audio/Metric Halo ULN-8/Gordon scroll halfway down for the audio files, and scroll to the bottom for the "What is what file" if you don't want to listen blindly www.pilgrimstudio.ch/comparisons.php
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Post by EmRR on Apr 20, 2020 14:32:10 GMT -6
The fallen from favor and out of production Sytek still fits the bill. Probably the most in this camp of what I have.
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Post by chessparov on Apr 20, 2020 15:19:57 GMT -6
Little Labs LMNO Pre sounds amazing.
Maybe not the cleanest, but the Daking Mic Pre One is a more realistic 2021 temptation.
Chris
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Post by Blackdawg on Apr 20, 2020 15:27:48 GMT -6
I like the LMNO pre for sure. Shame they aren't made anymore.
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Post by plinker on Apr 20, 2020 16:10:11 GMT -6
Here are some audios NPNG/Pueblo Audio/Metric Halo ULN-8/Gordon scroll halfway down for the audio files, and scroll to the bottom for the "What is what file" if you don't want to listen blindly www.pilgrimstudio.ch/comparisons.php
I'd really like to hear that one.
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Post by soundintheround on Apr 20, 2020 16:29:14 GMT -6
The fallen from favor and out of production Sytek still fits the bill. Probably the most in this camp of what I have. Yeh I was gonna say Sytek too. Used to have one. Too clean for my tastes, at least to own one.....although they come in handy when you want that sound for sure.
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Post by rigo on Apr 20, 2020 16:36:46 GMT -6
I love the NPNG--clean, fast, and big. Also, the AEA RPQ is a very clean pre with useful eq as a bonus. And John Hardy--the first "clean" pre I added to my rack and it still gets a lot of use. You can't go too far wrong with any of these.
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Post by geoff738 on Apr 20, 2020 18:31:31 GMT -6
I like the Syteks. Mine has 2 that have the Burr Browns, and I much prefer the stock ones for the most part. I really like my Daking, but I wouldn’t put in the squeaky clean category. It’s definitely cleanish but there’s a bit of heft to it. I find the Burr Brown Syteks to be a bit wooly for lack of a better word. But then I’m a Telecaster guy. I like some clear snap, again for lack of a better description. But P90s are cool too. And humbuckers very occasionally. So, there’s my biases!
Cheers, Geoff
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Post by Ward on Apr 20, 2020 19:35:46 GMT -6
#1 on the hit parade: GRACE #2. Millenium #3. Focusrite Red - originals.
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 20, 2020 20:17:56 GMT -6
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 20, 2020 20:18:55 GMT -6
My daughter’s name is Grace: what’s a good gear dad to do ?
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Post by gwlee7 on Apr 20, 2020 20:33:57 GMT -6
My daughter’s name is Grace: what’s a good gear dad to do ? The universe is aligning for you to get this new Grace. 😂
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Post by paulcheeba on Apr 20, 2020 20:41:22 GMT -6
Forssell Technologies.
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Post by drbill on Apr 20, 2020 21:14:04 GMT -6
Anyone here used the Boulder's? (Jensen) Considered by many to be the "ultimate". Clean and detailed, but not sterile by any means.
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Post by Ward on Apr 21, 2020 5:14:44 GMT -6
Anyone here used the Boulder's? (Jensen) Considered by many to be the "ultimate". Clean and detailed, but not sterile by any means. Isn't that stereo equipment? (as in hi-fi)
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