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Post by joey808 on Sept 2, 2013 19:01:32 GMT -6
So how does it compare with the original STA?
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 2, 2013 19:16:28 GMT -6
I haven't listened yet, but will tonight.
BTW - did my first "real" work with the Brute and everything went really smoothly. It definitely adds a little top and some mid info in the 1-3kHz range...strangely, it's not bad though...Once I pulled a little of that out, the vocal was pretty perfect. Honestly, one of the best I've ever gotten...but I think that might have a lot to do with the modded CV4...
BTW - I just pulled out the VF600 op amps and replaced with two Red Dots...gonna see what that sounds like...I think the VF600 is supposed to be thick and clean - maybe more towards a 990...but I'm talking over my head.
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 2, 2013 19:17:09 GMT -6
There are Sta-Level examples in the first post.
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Post by joey808 on Sept 2, 2013 20:10:59 GMT -6
Really close to the original STA, sounds good.
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Post by tonycamphd on Sept 2, 2013 20:13:48 GMT -6
hey little sic, do you know what build your buddy went for on his drip sta-, they're a few different approaches, i'm curious as to which?
Thanx
T
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 2, 2013 20:24:21 GMT -6
I think he said they upgraded everything and ended up spending around $1900...Don't know if I would've put that much money into it.
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Post by tonycamphd on Sept 2, 2013 20:45:33 GMT -6
I think he said they upgraded everything and ended up spending around $1900...Don't know if I would've put that much money into it. wow!!! i didn't even think it was possible to throw that much into it? I would love to know the details of how it came to that much $$  wow!! |
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Post by littlesicily on Sept 2, 2013 22:58:06 GMT -6
hey little sic, do you know what build your buddy went for on his drip sta-, they're a few different approaches, i'm curious as to which? Thanx T I don't know any specific details. I was told by one of the guys that the parts cost approx $1600 w/ no upgraded components. I think all my friends did upgrades beyond that. |
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Post by joey808 on Sept 2, 2013 22:59:00 GMT -6
Ouch!
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Post by tonycamphd on Sept 2, 2013 23:02:01 GMT -6
hey little sic, do you know what build your buddy went for on his drip sta-, they're a few different approaches, i'm curious as to which? Thanx T I don't know any specific details. I was told by one of the guys that the parts cost approx $1600 w/ no upgraded components. I think all my friends did upgrades beyond that. Really? I'll have to price it out, as i've been told by many, and on the drip site, it says approximately $900 usd? i'll verify in the next couple days and post up what i find. It seems silly to pay that much for a clone when you can buy the original for about that?? thanx T |
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Post by littlesicily on Sept 2, 2013 23:02:28 GMT -6
Yeah, that is one of the reasons I bailed on the project. Originally, Greg at Drip was telling one of us that it would be closer to $900-$1100.
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Post by littlesicily on Sept 2, 2013 23:03:05 GMT -6
Not sure you can get a Gates for $1600-$1900.
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Post by tonycamphd on Sept 2, 2013 23:07:19 GMT -6
whats your buddy's take on the clone? sample clips are cool, but the info derived is not as valuable as the opinion of someone you trust, especially when they've lived with the piece for a bit.
thanx
T
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Post by littlesicily on Sept 3, 2013 7:52:00 GMT -6
whats your buddy's take on the clone? sample clips are cool, but the info derived is not as valuable as the opinion of someone you trust, especially when they've lived with the piece for a bit. thanx T They seem to really like it. I'm sure there's a great feeling of satisfaction to use gear you've built yourself. |
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Post by tonycamphd on Sept 3, 2013 9:56:05 GMT -6
whats your buddy's take on the clone? sample clips are cool, but the info derived is not as valuable as the opinion of someone you trust, especially when they've lived with the piece for a bit. thanx T They seem to really like it. I'm sure there's a great feeling of satisfaction to use gear you've built yourself. Yes sic, it is a pretty great feeling, almost as satisfying as the first time you plug it in, and it doesn't burst into flames lol! |
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Post by littlesicily on Sept 3, 2013 12:24:09 GMT -6
I tend to go thru gear out of curiosity for something new, so DIY presents an issue when considering resale.
In the case of the Drip STA, it's too close in price to the retro for me to personally spend the time building it.
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Post by littlesicily on Sept 3, 2013 12:24:41 GMT -6
Btw, my Retro STA is for sale if anyone is interested :-)
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Post by tonycamphd on Sept 3, 2013 12:44:11 GMT -6
how much u asking for the Sta-? i have never sold anything i've built for less than what i've paid for materials, but i have made a couple bucks above my cost for sure. My time?? that's a whole other story 8)
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Post by littlesicily on Sept 3, 2013 13:08:24 GMT -6
asking $2250 shipped to lower 48
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Sept 4, 2013 19:49:43 GMT -6
asking $2250 shipped to lower 48 You've been hanging out with Kennedy way too much  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 4, 2013 19:53:26 GMT -6
We're going to have to get real jobs to work in the music industry.
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Post by littlesicily on Sept 4, 2013 21:06:39 GMT -6
asking $2250 shipped to lower 48 You've been hanging out with Kennedy way too much lol |
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Post by littlesicily on Oct 8, 2013 11:32:05 GMT -6
Well, I'm back in STA-level land...this time the Drip version. One of my buddies made me a deal I couldn't refuse... no horse heads were involved, I promise.
The time constant mod is very cool and very usable times. It's a six position switch...
1 - single / fast release
2 - double / fast release
3 - single / med release
4 - double / med release
5 - single / slow release (original gates recovery time)
6 - double / slow release
Overall it sounds thicker and more goo than the Retro...could be due to the 6386 tube, which I did not have in my Retro. In any case, it's really, really smooth and thick. Me likey.
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Post by wiz on Apr 27, 2014 17:54:21 GMT -6
are the sound files from this thread still around somewhere...
cheers
Wiz
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 27, 2014 21:46:38 GMT -6
You know what - I think I just deleted them to put the files for your vox and AG up...I had maxed out my soundcloud...
The Brute is good, but doesn't have near the thickness and doesn't compress as smoothly. But you can definitely get kick ass results with it. I was really blown away by the Anamod 660. I thought it was fantastic.
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wow!!
