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Post by plinker on Jan 15, 2021 14:54:51 GMT -6
Whahh??
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Post by audioscape on Jan 18, 2021 19:07:50 GMT -6
CAN CONFIRM - David is a GENIUS designer and after having heard a TwinFlick at a friends studio - I was HOOKED. It's THAT sound. Just as plinker mentioned. For the price - I wouldn't hesitate! Thanks for bringing this amazing preamp design back to the masses, David! |
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Post by EmRR on Jan 18, 2021 21:22:43 GMT -6
I went looking, I see Vince at Speck worked for Sly and Ike Turner when they each owned Flickinger consoles. I tried to help Mark Linkous with his EQ's remotely, but there was never enough info and I never got in the room with the whole console. Suffice to say the pots all seemed shot and unobtainium. Maybe an ultrasonic bath and lube technique could have brought it back, I don't know. Mark's blueprints (12/70) and pics showed flat-pack PCB mount Triad/UTRAD transformers, and the input sure looks like a low ratio step up akin to a Jensen/Hardy 990 design, maybe matching loaded like a CAPI/HEIDER or an ancient Altec.
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Post by matt@IAA on Jan 18, 2021 22:11:21 GMT -6
I did a little simming and the Flickinger op amp from his patent wants a 1:8 or so for best noise figure. However, EmRR I think you’re right and the consoles had a 1:2 or something. Not sure why I think that, though. |
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Post by EmRR on Jan 18, 2021 22:22:22 GMT -6
it looks like a 3 digit resistor was marked out on the drawing I saw and a 1K8 put in it's place, which would still make it dang low from a modern perspective.
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Post by cathedralguitar on Feb 11, 2021 10:34:20 GMT -6
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Post by recordingengineer on Feb 11, 2021 13:18:09 GMT -6
I’m really tempted to pull the trigger, but I’m still trying to figure out the sound-stamp of these. Can someone compare to something common? Like to the current API (without the input pad engaged) or something like that on drums or guitar cabs? Or even compared to those X73s in the picture; I had a pair for at least 15 years.
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Post by cathedralguitar on Feb 12, 2021 10:43:24 GMT -6
From my perspective, these do not sound like current API, as API has that raspy, crunchy sound and these are smoother. The 2x preamps that I found them most similar to are the UTA (which coincidently, he also has 8CH of in the mobile rack) and the Electrodyne 2501. Think generally of vintage USA console sound that is not API, and that gets you in the ballpark. Not sure which tracks the Flicks channels were used on for the 2x videos, but I'm not surprised that the tape markers show them on overheads, because of the effortless and endless high-end response. Also, I have 20-30 tracks of various individual samples on SoundCloud, if that is any help: TwinFlicks clips on SoundCloudThanks, Stephen |
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 12, 2021 21:13:28 GMT -6
I’m really tempted to pull the trigger, but I’m still trying to figure out the sound-stamp of these. Can someone compare to something common? Like to the current API (without the input pad engaged) or something like that on drums or guitar cabs? Or even compared to those X73s in the picture; I had a pair for at least 15 years. |
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Post by roundbadge on Feb 13, 2021 0:43:36 GMT -6
I'm speaking from the Skibbe 500's I have here.not thick buttery like Neve and not as pokey mid as API.
totally agree w/ Stephen about American Electrodyne vibes
I'd say very musical, smooth and I can't quite explain it but the high end on these pre amps are really nice natural and open.
really reeally nice on anything electric or acoustic guitar wise.
listen to some old sly family affair stuff.esp the vocals
one cool thing is Skibbe sourced the original Triad Transformers from them in Idylwild CA.same exact ones from back then.
I honestly don't see how anyone would be disappointed with this sound.they good
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Post by matt@IAA on Feb 13, 2021 10:58:31 GMT -6
Very cool about sourcing Triads. I remember a while back someone from Triad posted on groupdiy wanting to know what vintage designs of theirs would be interesting to start production again, but then Triad got bought/sold and it went away.
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Post by drumsound on Feb 13, 2021 11:53:18 GMT -6
That's one hell of a rack!!! Good luck with the pres! |
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Post by cathedralguitar on Apr 1, 2021 8:34:58 GMT -6
Just in case anybody was considering one of these TwinFlicks at the introductory price, we are now down to our last 2x units still available out of our production run of 100x units. We are first building up 4x units for an order now, so there is a little bit of a wait time on a new order, but the price will never be this low, just FYI in case anybody here was considering getting one.
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Post by recordingengineer on Apr 15, 2021 21:41:16 GMT -6
Alright, had to pick one up to try... I certainly don’t need it, but would have kicked myself otherwise. Looking forward to whenever it arrives (I’m in no hurry). My only real reference is using a Spectra Sonics M502 Pro a few times at a studio. I remember them having their own imprint... They weren’t thick, but certainly weren’t purist-clean.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Jun 23, 2022 17:12:28 GMT -6
Alright, had to pick one up to try... I certainly don’t need it, but would have kicked myself otherwise. Looking forward to whenever it arrives (I’m in no hurry). My only real reference is using a Spectra Sonics M502 Pro a few times at a studio. I remember them having their own imprint... They weren’t thick, but certainly weren’t purist-clean. How are you liking them? |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Jun 23, 2022 17:14:50 GMT -6
I went looking, I see Vince at Speck worked for Sly and Ike Turner when they each owned Flickinger consoles. I tried to help Mark Linkous with his EQ's remotely, but there was never enough info and I never got in the room with the whole console. Suffice to say the pots all seemed shot and unobtainium. Maybe an ultrasonic bath and lube technique could have brought it back, I don't know. Mark's blueprints (12/70) and pics showed flat-pack PCB mount Triad/UTRAD transformers, and the input sure looks like a low ratio step up akin to a Jensen/Hardy 990 design, maybe matching loaded like a CAPI/HEIDER or an ancient Altec. Mark's Flickinger is now at Montrose in Richmond, I was just out there last summer. Such a cool console. Montrose <- Link |
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Post by geoff738 on Jun 23, 2022 20:05:11 GMT -6
I went looking, I see Vince at Speck worked for Sly and Ike Turner when they each owned Flickinger consoles. I tried to help Mark Linkous with his EQ's remotely, but there was never enough info and I never got in the room with the whole console. Suffice to say the pots all seemed shot and unobtainium. Maybe an ultrasonic bath and lube technique could have brought it back, I don't know. Mark's blueprints (12/70) and pics showed flat-pack PCB mount Triad/UTRAD transformers, and the input sure looks like a low ratio step up akin to a Jensen/Hardy 990 design, maybe matching loaded like a CAPI/HEIDER or an ancient Altec. Mark's Flickinger is now at Montrose in Richmond, I was just out there last summer. Such a cool console. Montrose <- Link On the one hand I’m sad that desk will never record any more of Mark’s beautiful music. On the other hand I’m glad it’s still being used and wasn’t parted out or worse, left to rot. Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by davidevansaudio on Aug 5, 2022 10:12:57 GMT -6
Thanks everyone for providing your experiences with the Twin Flicks preamp and vintage Flickinger gear! We're super excited with how great these pres have turned out and have some more good news to share. The single channel 500 series module version of this same preamp design is officially here. We're calling it the Flick 500 and the first short run is available to buy now. Check out some photos for the gear lust we all come to these forums for. Thanks again everyone, looking forward to these getting out into the world!    |
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Post by Mister Chase on Aug 5, 2022 12:11:55 GMT -6
Thanks everyone for providing your experiences with the Twin Flicks preamp and vintage Flickinger gear! We're super excited with how great these pres have turned out and have some more good news to share. The single channel 500 series module version of this same preamp design is officially here. We're calling it the Flick 500 and the first short run is available to buy now. Check out some photos for the gear lust we all come to these forums for. Thanks again everyone, looking forward to these getting out into the world! Oh my... yes please. |
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Post by cathedralguitar on Aug 11, 2022 13:52:01 GMT -6
These are now shipping, and our first production run of 10x units still has about 5x units available. They are $749 each, and if you want to order one, please email or message me. Later we will have ads up for them on FlickingerAudio.com and also on Reverb. Thanks to all who have been patiently waiting for these 500 Series versions to be released. Stephen
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Post by sentientsound on Dec 16, 2023 18:18:15 GMT -6
These are now shipping, and our first production run of 10x units still has about 5x units available. They are $749 each, and if you want to order one, please email or message me. Later we will have ads up for them on FlickingerAudio.com and also on Reverb. Thanks to all who have been patiently waiting for these 500 Series versions to be released. Stephen Are you guys still producing the 19" rack Twin Flicks? Thanks, Brian |
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Post by suicity on Dec 17, 2023 5:36:12 GMT -6
And the same question regarding the 500 Series version.
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Post by sentientsound on Feb 5, 2024 16:19:01 GMT -6
Bump - Any news on production?
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