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Post by audiomaintenance on Jun 21, 2022 7:27:24 GMT -6
The new ez1084-500 ..... a 500 series version of a classic Class A equalizer ..... with Carnhill inductors, input and output transformers. Image of ez1084-500(Sorry, just cannot get the image to load in this forum, so you will need to click the above !!!!!!) It can be ordered as either a complete DIY kit of parts for self assembly, or ready assembled / tested. Carnhill Mic Input Transformer - Yes Carnhill Line Input Transformer - Yes Carnhill Output Transformer - Yes Carnhill inductors - Yes Grayhill Switches - Yes Sfernice Pots - Yes Output Trim control - Yes Integrated DI - Yes Quart squeezed into a pint pot - Yes Surface mount - No Way José #thruholecomponentsonly They can also be ordered here: AML Products: www.audiomaintenance.com/acatalog/kits.htmlThe on-line store ships worldwide automatically. During the checkout stage it will calculate the airmail to your destination address and remove the UK tax if applicable. Colin - AML Audio Maintenance Limited |
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Post by Darren Boling on Jun 21, 2022 7:47:10 GMT -6
This looks awesome Colin!
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Post by drbill on Jun 21, 2022 8:04:41 GMT -6
Nice Colin!!!
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Post by elmolemon on Jun 21, 2022 8:09:43 GMT -6
Very nice! I guess the preamp in the 1073 and the 1084 is the same? Loved the checklist!  |
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Post by ericn on Jun 21, 2022 9:50:55 GMT -6
Looks great and nice price.
For those that don’t know Colin offers some of the most comprehensive and easy to understand instructions of anyone out there.
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Post by Blackdawg on Jun 21, 2022 10:51:38 GMT -6
Wow these look great. Will add to my list!
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 21, 2022 13:37:28 GMT -6
Nice!
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Post by smashlord on Jun 22, 2022 11:48:09 GMT -6
Hell yeah!
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Post by audiomaintenance on Jun 24, 2022 7:52:11 GMT -6
Very nice! I guess the preamp in the 1073 and the 1084 is the same? Loved the checklist!  They are basically the same. |
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Post by b0b0 on Oct 17, 2023 17:56:26 GMT -6
Hey gang,
Has anyone tried one of these? How do they measure up to the AML 1073 or a BAE 1084?
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Post by b0b0 on Nov 1, 2023 20:04:53 GMT -6
Hey gang, Has anyone tried one of these? How do they measure up to the AML 1073 or a BAE 1084? I’m gonna answer my own question for anyone stumbling on this later… I ordered a pair of 1084s, and have just done a couple sessions (drums, bass). I used a radial mic splitter to compare the AML 1073 ez and 1084. Even with the EQs engaged for both, the wav forms were as identical as I figure I could make them whole volume matched. This for me has meant that these 1084 are thrusted to be one of the best deals going and I suspect I’ll get another couple of them. They’re as good sonically as the 1073, but are cheaper, and have more features (output control, instrument in, and of course the additional EQ points). Stellar all around. |
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Post by the other mark williams on Nov 1, 2023 21:55:34 GMT -6
Thanks for the report! I’ve been curious about these, too.
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Post by winetree on Nov 1, 2023 23:30:24 GMT -6
I've built 2 of these in kit form.
One of the hardest builds I've ever built.
12 PCBs AND OVER 700 PARTS PER UNIT.
OTHERWISE GREAT PREs, EQs and value.
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Post by theshea on Nov 2, 2023 2:36:07 GMT -6
i always hesitated to go lunchbox/500 … but this one is so tempting.
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Post by drumrec on Nov 2, 2023 12:23:35 GMT -6
The new ez1084-500 ..... a 500 series version of a classic Class A equalizer ..... with Carnhill inductors, input and output transformers. Colin - AML Audio Maintenance Limited How interesting. Saw that you can get them build, assembled and tested. Interested in 3 channels of ez1084 or 6 ez1073pre for one lunchbox. Colin, do you know how it is with the customs fee to Sweden when the UK is not with the EU anymore. I understand that the EU and UK have a trade and cooperation agreement which means that if you have a declaration of origin for your goods, you can avoid paying customs duty. Could be wrong? KR Håkan |
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Post by rob61 on Nov 2, 2023 17:34:47 GMT -6
I built a pair and built the 1073s as well when they were available as a kit. The 1084 kits are great sounding, but it is a very involved kit to build (much more so than the 1073). The components are very tightly spaced to fit everything in a 500 frame. Unless you've built a lot and are good with tight spaces, you might want to have Colin and his crew do the build. Its well worth what he charges.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Nov 2, 2023 19:21:05 GMT -6
i always hesitated to go lunchbox/500 … but this one is so tempting. I did too... Now that I have a 500 box in my outboard, I have zero regrets. Just don't cheap out on the chassis-even good ones don't have to be crazy expensive. |
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Post by allbuttonmode on Nov 3, 2023 4:35:41 GMT -6
One of the hardest builds I've ever built. How is it compared to the CAPI VP28? If you 've ever built one of those, that is. |
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Post by oong on Nov 3, 2023 6:41:27 GMT -6
I’ve never build ez1084 but I’ve built both capi vp28 and ez1073+addon eq. I assume that ez1084 has more features that means there’s a lot of components than vp28. It’s not necessarily mean more difficult but…
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Post by eyebytwomuchgeer on Nov 3, 2023 16:38:52 GMT -6
Also interested in the VP28-to-1084 assembly comparison haha!
I use a pair of VP28 across mix busses sometimes. Would 1084s be just as cool? Or at least a different flavor of cool? Obviously you’d get some EQ options in there versus the 28.
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Post by ericn on Nov 3, 2023 16:48:19 GMT -6
I’ve never build ez1084 but I’ve built both capi vp28 and ez1073+addon eq. I assume that ez1084 has more features that means there’s a lot of components than vp28. It’s not necessarily mean more difficult but… Colin has most of the build docks on his sight take a look. |
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Post by drbill on Nov 3, 2023 19:15:21 GMT -6
Also interested in the VP28-to-1084 assembly comparison haha! I use a pair of VP28 across mix busses sometimes. Would 1084s be just as cool? Or at least a different flavor of cool? Obviously you’d get some EQ options in there versus the 28. Different flavors of cool. Before designing the Silver Bullet I used VP28's and AML 1073's (but never the EQ) on the mix buss with Eisen LiLPEQr EQ's. |
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