What's the latest gear you've acquired?

Mine arrived with a screw rattling/rolling around inside. And, channel two was not working.

I opened it up and removed the screw that was rolling around so that it wouldn't bang into a tube and crack it if I was moving the device around.

I was admonished by Josh to contact them first otherwise I will have voided the warranty.

That's ridiculous, I would have to basically just leave it in a single position and not move it whatsoever so I could be sure that the screw that was rattling around didn't crack a glass tube.

How about we make a pact that the build team doesn't leave random screws rattling around in devices, and users promise not to open it without contacting Stam first.

By the way, I can't think of a single other device I have from another manufacturer that voids the warranty if you open the lid. Do you guys know of any? Is this common for pro audio gear that studios will have technicians available to fix?

While we're being transparent here, there was also a knob that was broken and they had to ship out of replacement plastic knob.

Long story short, when I opened it up I removed the screw that was rattling around, still don't know if it was supposed to be screwed in somewhere, and reseated The tubes which had come loose in shipping so that the channel 2 worked. And I got my new plastic knob in the mail and attached that.

lowlou you probably don't want to leave that rattly thing in there in case it bangs into and cracks a tube when you move the device, so you will probably want to remove that screw that's rattling around, assuming it's a screw. Stam has stuck that warranty sticker on the back. Fortunately The ones I've seen not very adherent lol. So you can probably just pick it off and open it up and stick the warranty sticker back on with no one being the wiser.

It's probably best to notify Stam about your situation though. And see what their advice is in terms of the thing that's rattling around in there.

I've got a question for you, do you know if your device shipped with the older op amp, or the replacement op amp? I received a replacement up amp and have not yet done the switch out.

Here it's the 2 chokes that went a bit lose during transportation. The microscopic mid band 3 position switch needed my pliers too, but it's all good now.
I contacted Josh before doing anything to be fair. It's always better to do that !

You're gonna like the disruptors ! I have them in DIYre colour format and I like them. I think you should also look into the Standard Audio Stretch modules, later, if you think you need a different flavour.

(& when/if you decide to sell this 740 of yours, hit me up !)

xxxxx
Louis

I finally bought a Beyer M88. For all of the talk around here it had BETTER BE GOOD

So opening a tube device to change it’s tubes voids it’s warranty.

That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard in pro audio!

I bought some Jensen Torando 100 speakers that were advertised at 8 ohm but I got home and they’re 16! Whoops! I need a pair of 8 ohm speakers so the search continues…I think my buddy Guthrie Trapp is just going to give me some because he said he has a “pallet” of them in storage 😆

Otherwise, I ordered tubes for the Vox AC30 because after working for a bit it blew the fuse again. Most likely the rectifier and/or power tubes but since it’s such a PITA to take it apart to swap them I decided just to get a whole new set. Also got some for my Goodsell Super 17 IV

I’ve definitely been in guitar/guitar amp/speaker cab mode. I don’t know why. Needed a change from sniffing around for recording stuff I guess!

It's the GOAT!

A year or so back I finally tried the U87ai and U87i models - like them both actually and didn't expect it considering the varying opinions online. My goal has been to build up a little experience with my own ears for some of the classics.

Following that, I just picked up a used TLM170 i model from Guitar Center (surprisingly) that actually worked for a quite fair price - it's got a red badge but is the version with the (apparently more desirable by some) through-hole electronics, only played with it for a short while but already thinking it's a keeper. Super smooth frequency response and it might be the most EQ-able mic I've ever tried; have been able to boost in sensitive mid-range where I usually choose to avoid with essentially no side-effects to my ear. It's like you can shape the mic however you want it to be. I'd love to compare it to the newer TLM170 R version someday.

Something I really like about the mic is the built-in mount --> so convenient to not need a big shock mount in addition and it fits in similar size wood box as the U87 models, and so many polar patterns to choose from. Just a super cool little mic.

I've liked it paired with John Hardy Twin Servo and using the Buzz Audio Zodiak EQ (but in in the box also been very easy on the ears). Adding some tube compression (been using the older Manley ELOP) can bring in some character that might be missed from some of the other mics. Starting to understand why some have said this is their "desert island" mic.

I think I mentioned it in another thread: I also recently acquired a 62 Jaguar. Love that guitar. Really something special, it’s an inspiring instrument.

The new ones are very, very good.

The 1980's original silver basket ones are a bit special imho.

Which ever you got I'm sure you'll be thrilled - it's a superb mic!

Stick it in a kick drum, track a bass cab, track a guitar cab, track percussion then stick it on a tall stand and cut a world class vocal!

If I could only have one mic to make an album it would be a Beyer M88.

Kush Clariphonic MS incoming...

Beesneez BN251

Please feel free to share more about this.
Thank you.

A second Spectra 1964 C610. Such an amazing limiter/compressor.

poppaflavor. Thanks for posting this. I was looking at their 500 series but the flexibility you describe in your use case is awesome!