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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 26, 2021 18:15:30 GMT -6
Anybody using the new N pres?
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Post by skav on Mar 27, 2021 4:03:01 GMT -6
I am. They are high quality, clean, noisefree and easy to use. I think they get the job done.
They have absolutely top customer support also. I've had a couple of issues which all were my own fault, hehe.
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 27, 2021 6:05:16 GMT -6
Thx: so, a nice compliment to say neve clone(warmer sound) ?
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 27, 2021 6:05:57 GMT -6
Did you install module yourself ?
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Post by skav on Mar 27, 2021 10:21:59 GMT -6
Mine came preinstalled with 2 lm_pre4 modules.
As for colors and compliments: After extensive testing I recently concluded that I'm not a big fan of the classical colored pres. I am in my early thirties, might have something to do with it, aswell as taste.)
Take that into account! All depends what your ears are used to, expect, desire.. Mine prefer a transparent pre while my focus go more into Room, musician, instrument, mic, mic place ment etc.
Maybe check for return policy before making the jump?
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 27, 2021 10:30:05 GMT -6
All good, I have a 2 channel neve clone and a Weight tank , so want something more as you describe , to compliment and sound different , which will help bring distinction between different parts in mixes: thx!
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Post by Mister Chase on Mar 27, 2021 21:25:08 GMT -6
Clean pre's are fairly underrated in my estimation. I think Lynx told me they were very clean and quiet along the sames lines as their converters.
My king of clean pre is the Hardy M-2 (the twin servo is supposed to be even better). But, I know per channel you get more with Lynx. I just can't get over the sound of that damned Hardy, though.
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 27, 2021 21:45:21 GMT -6
Those Jenny trannies doing their thing! Have always heard good things about the Hardy, the seven circle J is well regarded as is the daking . The used daking here is not the T model though, although the stock is a well regarded pre, as well: a Trident clone, I think?
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Post by Mister Chase on Mar 27, 2021 22:51:10 GMT -6
Those Jenny trannies doing their thing! Have always heard good things about the Hardy, the seven circle J is well regarded as is the daking . The used daking here is not the T model though, although the stock is a well regarded pre, as well: a Trident clone, I think? I love the Jensen iron! They really are great sounding designs. I had a Hairball Gold once that was in the Hardy/Clean camp although not as big/detailed it made up for it in this nice sweetness to the sound. Another great option.
Never tried the Daking or Seventh Circle but they must be great. Heard good things...
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Post by rowmat on Mar 27, 2021 23:48:09 GMT -6
I have four Seventh Circle Audio J99’s which are a Twin Servo design. Overall they are my most used preamp. They are great on just about anything. Quiet, clear, dynamic and just enough iron to give the right amount of weight. Cross a Millennia with a Neve and you will be somewhere in the ballpark. Not as clinical as the Millennia but with a far better transient response than a Neve. www.seventhcircleaudio.com/product-page/j99b-preamplifier
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Post by superwack on Mar 28, 2021 3:49:58 GMT -6
I have four Seventh Circle Audio J99’s which are a Twin Servo design. Overall they are my most used preamp. They are great on just about anything. Quiet, clear, dynamic and just enough iron to give the right amount of weight. Cross a Millennia with a Neve and you will be somewhere in the ballpark. Not as clinical as the Millennia but with a far better transient response than a Neve. www.seventhcircleaudio.com/product-page/j99b-preamplifierWow! I had no idea Seventh Circle had been purchased and is in (back in) business - I remember the threads about the liquidation of remaining stock but never heard anything about these developments - how exciting!
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Post by Mister Chase on Mar 28, 2021 17:52:34 GMT -6
I have four Seventh Circle Audio J99’s which are a Twin Servo design. Overall they are my most used preamp. They are great on just about anything. Quiet, clear, dynamic and just enough iron to give the right amount of weight. Cross a Millennia with a Neve and you will be somewhere in the ballpark. Not as clinical as the Millennia but with a far better transient response than a Neve. www.seventhcircleaudio.com/product-page/j99b-preamplifierWow! I had no idea Seventh Circle had been purchased and is in (back in) business - I remember the threads about the liquidation of remaining stock but never heard anything about these developments - how exciting! For sure! I remember many years ago they were the first build your own pre's I came across. I couldn't fathom doing it back then but now...
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 28, 2021 19:20:46 GMT -6
Remember you need the 7c chassis/psu, they are not 500 series.
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Post by rowmat on Mar 28, 2021 19:30:07 GMT -6
Remember you need the 7c chassis/psu, they are not 500 series. Probably a major reason for the demise of SCA 1.0. Although I’m not recording bands anymore and even though I have a decent selection of 500 series and 19” rack mount preamps if I could only keep a handful of pres I would keep the SCA chassis with 4x J99’s, 2x N72’s and 2x C84’s and that would give me everything I need. Anyway getting off track here.
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 28, 2021 22:18:19 GMT -6
All good, yes the one weakness of the 7c, but a fully stuffed chassis like you describe, wasn’t crazy money and offered excellent sonics!
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 28, 2021 22:26:15 GMT -6
One downside of Lynx is that installing pre module seems to be something they want to do at their locale, ie ship your unit there and back.
I don’t understand why they don’t have a diy guided tutorial with instructions and pics on their website, for those who would prefer to roll their own. After having made mikes, psu and a compressor: a pre module seems like child’s play. I have had major gear shipping nightmares during covid times, involving lost mislaid goods, 3-6 months to sort out, 10’s of phone calls, hassles with shippers, insurance and PayPal.
Shipping my almost $4k cdn interface needlessly is a big turn off for me.
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