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Post by cowboycoalminer on Jul 30, 2013 15:00:13 GMT -6
I'd sure like to get my hands on an original to compare. They show up on evilbay from time to time but out of my price range.
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Post by littlesicily on Jul 30, 2013 15:05:08 GMT -6
I'd sure like to get my hands on an original to compare. They show up on evilbay from time to time but out of my price range. i saw a few come up here, and i have two friends with originals who said I could borrow/check out theirs.. prob is, just b/c I like their's doesn't mean i'm gonna find one that sounds like theirs. many a bad "mods" have been done and who knows the condition. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jul 30, 2013 16:02:00 GMT -6
I don't really have any desire for a Gates at all. Same would be if I had a RI176 compared to the UA...
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Post by littlesicily on Jul 30, 2013 16:12:14 GMT -6
I don't really have any desire for a Gates at all. Same would be if I had a RI176 compared to the UA... same here |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 16:14:49 GMT -6
Has anyone tried the Drip STA Level against the RI ? I am very tempted to build one!
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Post by littlesicily on Jul 30, 2013 16:41:36 GMT -6
Has anyone tried the Drip STA Level against the RI ? I am very tempted to build one! I'm about to. Few friends built the Drip. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jul 30, 2013 21:59:24 GMT -6
I REALLY gotta learn to solder...
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Post by btreim on Jul 31, 2013 16:12:46 GMT -6
My DIY list is getting way too big.
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Post by littlesicily on Jul 31, 2013 16:16:54 GMT -6
I can solder but still have not taken the plunge. I've got a few friends that have done projects before and I'd feel a lot better about doing a project side by side... or at least in steps... I could stuff a PCB on my own, but wiring would be nice to have some guidance.
Also, don't wanna shock myself to death.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2013 18:27:04 GMT -6
I can solder but still have not taken the plunge. I've got a few friends that have done projects before and I'd feel a lot better about doing a project side by side... or at least in steps... I could stuff a PCB on my own, but wiring would be nice to have some guidance. Also, don't wanna shock myself to death. If you have a 500 lunchbox or rack go for a CAPI VP26. Apart from the Grayhill switches (which at first get your heart going) it is really, really not difficult. Search "Chunger" and VP26 on google and you will find an absolutley fantastic photographic build diary that literally walks you through every step of the way with hints and warnings etc. Honestly - if you can operate a soldering iron - you can do this. And the best thing is IT SOUNDS FANTASTIC!!!! |
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Post by littlesicily on Jul 31, 2013 18:29:05 GMT -6
I can solder but still have not taken the plunge. I've got a few friends that have done projects before and I'd feel a lot better about doing a project side by side... or at least in steps... I could stuff a PCB on my own, but wiring would be nice to have some guidance. Also, don't wanna shock myself to death. If you have a 500 lunchbox or rack go for a CAPI VP26. Apart from the Grayhill switches (which at first get your heart going) it is really, really not difficult. Search "Chunger" and VP26 on google and you will find an absolutley fantastic photographic build diary that literally walks you through every step of the way with hints and warnings etc. Honestly - if you can operate a soldering iron - you can do this. And the best thing is IT SOUNDS FANTASTIC!!!! Thanks, Pace. I've got four VP28's already. Wouldn't mind a pair of Missing Links, but they are reportedly more difficult to build. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2013 18:36:36 GMT -6
Nice! I want to make them next. I hadn't done anything before the VP26 which was so much fun I ordered a Drip Pultec and a Capi LC53a to do simultaneously. Got to say the LC53A is a challenge - such little space for so much! [EDIT: Hat's off to Jeff for both an engineering as well as sonic miracle!] but it was literally my second build and totally do-able. Really want to try the VP28 when funds allow. My intended use would be for the mix bus and I am having a hard time trying to decide whether to go Missing Link or VP28.  |
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Post by littlesicily on Jul 31, 2013 18:44:27 GMT -6
Nice! I want to make them next. I hadn't done anything before the VP26 which was so much fun I ordered a Drip Pultec and a Capi LC53a to do simultaneously. Got to say the LC53A is a challenge - such little space for so much! [EDIT: Hat's off to Jeff for both an engineering as well as sonic miracle!] but it was literally my second build and totally do-able. Really want to try the VP28 when funds allow. My intended use would be for the mix bus and I am having a hard time trying to decide whether to go Missing Link or VP28. You really went for the gusto with the Drip Pultec! vp28's are great on mix buss... but hear the ML's are too. Prob can't go wrong with either. |
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Post by dandeurloo on Aug 3, 2013 0:32:22 GMT -6
The Drip pultecs are super easy and sound great!
Sal, you could do a vp312 di. I think it's my favorite CAPI pre specially when followed by the Missing Links. Plus, the di is great. It would be a good first build.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Aug 3, 2013 10:41:42 GMT -6
The Drip pultecs are super easy and sound great! Sal, you could do a vp312 di. I think it's my favorite CAPI pre specially when followed by the Missing Links. Plus, the di is great. It would be a good first build. The drip pultec is a pretty expensive build, no? What does it cost all in? |
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Post by dandeurloo on Aug 3, 2013 12:23:07 GMT -6
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Post by littlesicily on Aug 3, 2013 13:01:46 GMT -6
The Drip pultecs are super easy and sound great! Sal, you could do a vp312 di. I think it's my favorite CAPI pre specially when followed by the Missing Links. Plus, the di is great. It would be a good first build. The drip pultec is a pretty expensive build, no? What does it cost all in? Not totally sure but I thought it was $1600 or more to build. Dan is that correct? |
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Post by dandeurloo on Aug 3, 2013 13:23:21 GMT -6
I think that would be the price if someone built it for you. It also depends on tubes. New tubes are cheap. NOS tubes cost hundreds more. I've heard a pair with very basic stuff and they sounded great. I just got my pair of pcb's finally and I am building them up this week hopefully.
That link I posted had a list of parts and cost.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Aug 3, 2013 13:53:03 GMT -6
Looks like $850 or so. Pretty good actually.How does the build compare to a vp28? Solid instructions? Could this be next on my bench?
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Aug 3, 2013 14:01:31 GMT -6
I saw a point to point Pultec kit somewhere awhile back. Anyone know which it is? I didn't bookmark it.
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Post by littlesicily on Aug 3, 2013 14:54:57 GMT -6
I would characterize my Sta Level as a compressor for dummies.... Ward mentioned fader rides above and that's a good description. It's like an LA2A with a brain. Ha. True. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 3, 2013 15:07:37 GMT -6
Might be why I like it so much.
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Post by dandeurloo on Aug 6, 2013 19:56:12 GMT -6
Looks like $850 or so. Pretty good actually.How does the build compare to a vp28? Solid instructions? Could this be next on my bench? I can build one in 4 hours. Simple. |
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Post by littlesicily on Aug 6, 2013 20:01:35 GMT -6
Looks like $850 or so. Pretty good actually.How does the build compare to a vp28? Solid instructions? Could this be next on my bench? I can build one in 4 hours. Simple. You're a pro, though. A newbie like me could take 4...days. lol |
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Post by tonycamphd on Aug 6, 2013 20:11:57 GMT -6
A newbie like me could take 4...days. lol Naaa Sic, i swear once you get a single project done and realize how easy it can be, your hooked!!!! It's totally worth it man! |
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