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Post by wiz on Jul 8, 2016 16:56:59 GMT -6
I owned a 550B that was new about 6 years back.. it blew chunks.. I didn't like it at all.
Looking forward to these though!
cheers
Wiz
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Post by ericn on Jul 8, 2016 18:57:49 GMT -6
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Post by Guitar on Jul 8, 2016 19:20:27 GMT -6
Sounds good. This 550x EQ format is one of my all time favorites.
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Post by drbill on Jul 8, 2016 20:44:15 GMT -6
I owned a 550B that was new about 6 years back.. it blew chunks.. I didn't like it at all. Looking forward to these though! cheers Wiz In my use, 550A's and 550B's are pretty similar..... Of course the B's have an extra band, but definitely sound "in the camp". IMO, in a perfect well stocked 500 world, I'd like the A's better, but I've had at least a couple of B's for when an extra band is needed.
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Post by jsteiger on Jul 9, 2016 12:03:31 GMT -6
Doesn't look like there's an LC53A sample in there? I thought about it for a second but did not want to confuse the situation. While the LC53A has the same frequency set, the upper cut/boost amounts are set different and it is a totally different topology. I wanted to stick with bridged-t style filters for this comparison. |
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Post by ChaseUTB on Jul 9, 2016 14:43:08 GMT -6
I really like the 550b for the music I do. 40 is perfect for sub bass, 50-100 for kick drums also 75 as well on 2 band. Need meat on that snare add 6db at 180/240, if the snare is funny in the mid notch out 500, 400, or 300 depending on how much mid u want to remove! Need smack on snare dial in some 2.5k 4 band shelf, with 5k bell 3 band add to taste, instant smack, bite, reminds me of Dr. Dre snares. Weak claps overshadowed, then add some 1.5 k 3band while spanking the 5k / 7k / 10k 4 band depending on how much pop you want!
Ok I got a little ahead of myself, tell me more about 550a? How does it compare to 550b? I don't own the HW, just plugs! if CAPI can make 19" that would be cool! Tell me how you use 550 style Eq!
What CAPI Eq are similar to 550b, I am not well versed in CAPI gear, I know blasphemy:)
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Post by audiohammer on Jul 10, 2016 18:43:11 GMT -6
I think the BT50 with Panasonic caps is the closest match to the vintage 550. I liked the TDK on the vocal so I would be happy with either. I will definitely be picking up at least a pair of the BT50s.
Nice job Jeff !!
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Post by ericn on Jul 11, 2016 18:36:03 GMT -6
I think the BT50 with Panasonic caps is the closest match to the vintage 550. I liked the TDK on the vocal so I would be happy with either. I will definitely be picking up at least a pair of the BT50s. Nice job Jeff !! Welcome to the RGO party! |
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Post by drbill on Jul 11, 2016 20:44:06 GMT -6
Did Jeff ever comment on the price and availability?
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Post by jsteiger on Jul 11, 2016 21:51:52 GMT -6
Did Jeff ever comment on the price and availability? Not yet. That guy's a slow mover these days  The BT50 kits will street for $449 plus 2 opamps. I am trying to get the new LC kits released before I get the BT's launched. It is still a little ways off but the design is fully flushed out. I'm currently about 50% of the way thru sorting the first 100 LC kits. My wife (who usually does the majority of the sorting) is back in IL packing up the remainder of our personal shit so it's all on me right now..... |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jul 12, 2016 21:28:07 GMT -6
Get to work, damnit...
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Post by rowmat on Oct 13, 2016 11:48:12 GMT -6
Did Jeff ever comment on the price and availability? Not yet. That guy's a slow mover these days The BT50 kits will street for $449 plus 2 opamps. I am trying to get the new LC kits released before I get the BT's launched. It is still a little ways off but the design is fully flushed out. I'm currently about 50% of the way thru sorting the first 100 LC kits. My wife (who usually does the majority of the sorting) is back in IL packing up the remainder of our personal shit so it's all on me right now..... Can I detect the faint aroma of almost cooked BT50 kits wafting through the ether?  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 13, 2016 12:34:23 GMT -6
Had a hard time choosing between the BT50 and the LCs. I think he BT might punch a little more, but ultimately liked the flexibility of the lcs.
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Post by rowmat on Oct 13, 2016 12:38:40 GMT -6
Had a hard time choosing between the BT50 and the LCs. I think he BT might punch a little more, but ultimately liked the flexibility of the lcs. I think I may get a couple of LC's for kick and snare duties. |
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Post by jsteiger on Oct 13, 2016 20:45:18 GMT -6
Not yet. That guy's a slow mover these days The BT50 kits will street for $449 plus 2 opamps. I am trying to get the new LC kits released before I get the BT's launched. It is still a little ways off but the design is fully flushed out. I'm currently about 50% of the way thru sorting the first 100 LC kits. My wife (who usually does the majority of the sorting) is back in IL packing up the remainder of our personal shit so it's all on me right now..... Can I detect the faint aroma of almost cooked BT50 kits wafting through the ether? Great sense of smell rowmat! Production PCB's will be here early next week. I will (hopefully) promptly begin shooting the BT50 build pictorial then. We are prepping to start sorting the parts kits now. I ordered all of the bag labels yesterday. Busy busy! |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 14, 2016 11:25:17 GMT -6
Well, not surprisingly, these sound fantastic! I was drawn a bit more to the TDK version, but I can't really tell you why. Maybe I felt a bit more oomph down low. Probably imagined it. I don't have the greatest of ears, but the BT50s sure sounded extremely close to the vintage 550A. Closer to the 550A than the 550, but of course we're talking extremely minor differences. And I shouldn't be trusted to tell the difference anyway.  Great job again, Jeff. It's been a while since I've built any CAPI stuff, but the stuff I have built is used every single day. Will definitely load up on a couple of these BT50s when they're available. |
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Post by Mister Chase on Nov 14, 2016 10:53:41 GMT -6
Need... BT...50....to....survive...digital....realm.....
-----end transmission. *static*
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 14, 2016 11:12:54 GMT -6
Need... BT...50....to....survive...digital....realm..... -----end transmission. *static* Man, I had a REALLY hard time deciding between this and the LC25. Ended up with the LC just because of versatility. But the bottom end on these are tremendous. If I were doing drums here, I'd have a rack of them. Really sounds like it's in between the vintage 550 and 550A. |
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Post by jsteiger on Nov 14, 2016 13:34:54 GMT -6
I am working on the release. We were away for a few days last week which put a small crimp in getting them out. We are 2/3 of the way thru sorting parts for the first 100 kits. I am also 2/3 of the way thru editing and organizing the build pics. I am still aiming for a before Thanksgiving release. In related news, I dropped a LB full of LC25's, LC40's and BT50's off this am at RCA A for Vance and Cobb to use on the new Chris Stapleton record.   |
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 14, 2016 15:49:17 GMT -6
Wait. They haven't called me about any songs. Surely there's been a mistake.
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Post by Mister Chase on Nov 14, 2016 21:07:49 GMT -6
Need... BT...50....to....survive...digital....realm..... -----end transmission. *static* Man, I had a REALLY hard time deciding between this and the LC25. Ended up with the LC just because of versatility. But the bottom end on these are tremendous. If I were doing drums here, I'd have a rack of them. Really sounds like it's in between the vintage 550 and 550A. I'm definitely getting an lc25 and 40. And a love child, and bt50. Question is, which one first? Santa will bring me something..I have to tell him what! |
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Post by Mister Chase on Nov 14, 2016 21:09:06 GMT -6
I am working on the release. We were away for a few days last week which put a small crimp in getting them out. We are 2/3 of the way thru sorting parts for the first 100 kits. I am also 2/3 of the way thru editing and organizing the build pics. I am still aiming for a before Thanksgiving release. In related news, I dropped a LB full of LC25's, LC40's and BT50's off this am at RCA A for Vance and Cobb to use on the new Chris Stapleton record. Very cool. Definitely need my own for tracking and mixing... |
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Post by indiehouse on Nov 21, 2016 10:53:28 GMT -6
What's the preferred op amp in these?
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Post by Mister Chase on Nov 26, 2016 12:29:48 GMT -6
BT50 KITS ARE UP! REPEAT! UP FOR SALE!
looking for money...
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Post by terryrocks on Nov 26, 2016 13:29:56 GMT -6
All the litz versions sold within 12 hrs.
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