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Post by nick8801 on Jun 3, 2022 21:06:02 GMT -6
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 3, 2022 22:00:04 GMT -6
$10,000
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Post by wiz on Jun 3, 2022 23:13:45 GMT -6
1295.00 at vintage
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Post by the other mark williams on Jun 4, 2022 0:00:31 GMT -6
Gotta love this, though: "On-board converters are described as 'mastering-grade', although specifications are not currently available." I'm not sure I've ever seen that in a review.  I mean, I expect Neve will do a great job because they usually do, but still... |
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Post by theshea on Jun 4, 2022 1:03:24 GMT -6
... just like the ssl interface. i am expecting an api, a trident etc. interface soon ...
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Post by bricejchandler on Jun 4, 2022 1:53:56 GMT -6
I'm actually interested in a box like this. I'm on the road so much that a small interface with a really good set of pres ticks a lot of boxes for me.
If the sound is as good as their 500 series 88lb preamp, it's a good deal.
I listened to the Vintage king demo and It didn't wow me but it's always best to hear the product for yourself I guess.
Also I don't get why brands almost never put a second headphone output on these kinds of products, it seems like it wouldn't add that much to the cost and to me is an absolute necessity .
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Jun 4, 2022 2:26:25 GMT -6
I'm actually interested in a box like this. I'm on the road so much that a small interface with a really good set of pres ticks a lot of boxes for me. If the sound is as good as their 500 series 88lb preamp, it's a good deal. I listened to the Vintage king demo and It didn't wow me but it's always best to hear the product for yourself I guess. Also I don't get why brands almost never put a second headphone output on these kinds of products, it seems like it wouldn't add that much to the cost and to me is an absolute necessity . Guessing its only stereo DAC so it would just be a mirrored HP out anyway. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Jun 4, 2022 3:35:49 GMT -6
bryce the apogee desktop has 2 headphone outs, second is on rear panel and is supposed to provide better sound impedance matching .
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Post by bricejchandler on Jun 4, 2022 3:55:02 GMT -6
bryce the apogee desktop has 2 headphone outs, second is on rear panel and is supposed to provide better sound impedance matching . Yep I've had my eye on that one too. I'm currently using an Element 88 as my portable rig and it does a decent job but I would like to upgrade pretty soon, and staying with Apogee would be a logical setp! |
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Post by skav on Jun 4, 2022 6:02:58 GMT -6
I wonder if it's possible to build two preamps with the Neve sound Plus master grade conversion in such a small box?
I hope so, but I am sceptical.
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Post by bricejchandler on Jun 4, 2022 6:35:38 GMT -6
Well there is only one transformer in the 88lb and the circuit is relatively small compared to a 73 so maybe they're able to fit the 88lb circuit inside I don't know.
Maybe they are using conversion circuits that they've already been using in the 1073SPXs recently, so not much R&D which would explain the lower price tag.
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Post by svart on Jun 4, 2022 9:08:45 GMT -6
The neve preamps are not the vintage class A style that people think of when someone says "neve preamps"..
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Post by Guitar on Jun 4, 2022 9:12:12 GMT -6
This thing will live and die by the quality of the drivers / software, just like any other interface. Hope they can get that right.
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Post by Hudsonic on Jun 4, 2022 9:12:15 GMT -6
That's right. They are AMS-Neve 88RS mic amps. Well known in the clean sound category. Not made to be pushed.
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