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Post by jcoutu1 on Jun 26, 2018 13:38:47 GMT -6
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Post by Guitar on Jun 26, 2018 13:41:00 GMT -6
There's also the ADL thing (20K) and the Esoteric Audio Research 660 (mono, 12.5K buccos)
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Post by adamjbrass on Jun 26, 2018 14:29:28 GMT -6
holy grail limiter from an AMAZING designer. It is HUGE sounding
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jun 26, 2018 14:45:14 GMT -6
A buddy of mine has his preamp and it’s... heavenly
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Post by kcatthedog on Jun 26, 2018 14:46:16 GMT -6
It’s intriguing when you consider Stam’s price vs the competition .
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Post by Ward on Jun 26, 2018 15:17:56 GMT -6
and only $7777??? #stickwithStam
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Post by ericn on Jun 26, 2018 15:20:17 GMT -6
It’s intriguing when you consider Stam’s price vs the competition . If he did manage to nail the sound it’s the bargain of the century, but as Coil said the devil is in the details. Plus all the less than stellar Fairchild’s out there so we shall see. As has been said even DRIP who while using modern parts is a stickler for the original schematic, didn’t nail the sound.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 26, 2018 15:24:25 GMT -6
Ok - so let’s get back on the topic of this Stam piece here. Someone is welcome to start the clone comp thread, though.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Jun 26, 2018 15:49:07 GMT -6
So far, almost everyone who's gotten Stam's gear have been really happy with it. I love my little SA73. So my bet is that Stam gets damn close, and it'll be worth checking out. It's only natural that it will be compared to the comps in the same price bracket, CL1B, Manley, Retro, etc. Can't wait to hear some of his demos of this piece.
Stam's on the first leg of his US tour now, so it may be a while before we hear anything, but I wouldn't know for sure.
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Post by Coil Audio on Jun 26, 2018 15:51:17 GMT -6
The Unfairchild nails the compression/attack/release characteristics - but it sounds like Cinemag/JJ when pushed (which is a polite way of saying"it cant be pushed") which sucks because again, thats why you use a tube based vari-mu. We actually tried to buy one without the tubes and iron because everything else about it is pretty spot on. UTA really worked hard to make it look real both inside and out and they spent some serious coin on the R&D - supposedly there are 100 units + currently in service. We only know of 2 or 3. At a price of 10k its still out of reach for 99% of folks out there and is still gonna get put to the ropes by things that are cost 1/3rd of the price.
If Stam brought the prototype to Nashville we would certainly invite him to attend our Tracking Room party and bring it along. We could do a quick 15 min shootout between it and the real thing and post the results to RGO. There will be plenty of golden ears in the room-
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Post by drbill on Jun 26, 2018 15:56:12 GMT -6
thats why you use a tube based vari-mu. - That's not why I use a tube based Vari-Mu. I've been barely tickling the meters on a Vari-Mu (manley) on mix buss for 20+ years. Heavenly.
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Post by ericn on Jun 26, 2018 16:02:36 GMT -6
thats why you use a tube based vari-mu. - That's not why I use a tube based Vari-Mu. I've been barely tickling the meters on a Vari-Mu (manley) on mix buss for 20+ years. Heavenly. Doc dares to be different!
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Post by matt on Jun 26, 2018 16:21:58 GMT -6
I want one because of the company name. And, it has to be right up there with the coolest design ever.
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Post by drbill on Jun 26, 2018 16:54:43 GMT -6
That's not why I use a tube based Vari-Mu. I've been barely tickling the meters on a Vari-Mu (manley) on mix buss for 20+ years. Heavenly. Doc dares to be different! Always. Some like yourself can embrace it Eric. It infuriates others.
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Post by Guitar on Jun 26, 2018 17:17:30 GMT -6
The challenge is to stay on topic for 9 months with an unreleased product. Hehehe... these are some of my favorite threads.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Jun 26, 2018 17:31:21 GMT -6
For me, it won't matter how close to a Fairchild it actually is. I'll never own one, and probably won't even use one. If it sounds good, it is good, that's what matters for me in this case.
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Post by wiz on Jun 26, 2018 17:42:34 GMT -6
I have to go with stam track record here... I have 3 bits, SA4000 SA2A SA76A All were bargain buys, all sound great. I had a money back guarantee on all of them...!! Yes they took a long time.... I would think, based on that... its gonna take a while, will sound great, looks great, and if I don't like it I could send it back and get my money back. Whats not to like? cheers Wiz
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Post by mike on Jun 26, 2018 19:38:32 GMT -6
It does look like Joshua brought along a Stamchild prototype by this photo he posted on his first stop of U.S. tour tonight at American Sushi Recording Studio in Atlanta. Attachments:
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Post by wiz on Jun 26, 2018 19:51:07 GMT -6
It does look like Joshua brought along a Stamchild prototype by this photo he posted on his first stop of U.S. tour tonight at American Sushi Recording Studio in Atlanta. svartdid you go? cheers Wiz
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Post by svart on Jun 26, 2018 19:54:05 GMT -6
It does look like Joshua brought along a Stamchild prototype by this photo he posted on his first stop of U.S. tour tonight at American Sushi Recording Studio in Atlanta. svartdid you go? cheers Wiz I didn't! I didn't even know about it until about 20 mins before it started when someone local invited me, but I had already made plans for the night. If I had even 24 hours notice I would have been able to go.
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Post by lcr on Jun 27, 2018 3:18:36 GMT -6
From facebook - “Sidechain and wet/dry knob will be added to all units. I will re design the faceplate but keep the same looks.”
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Post by Martin John Butler on Jun 27, 2018 8:31:52 GMT -6
Before we get too far down the road with criticism, let's all take a minute to dig on just how cool that looks. It can't have been easy to get that together.
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Post by drsax on Jun 27, 2018 10:00:39 GMT -6
Same here... I’d love to get my hands on a UTA. But it’s out of reach right now. So I’m gonna give the Stam a go. If it delivers I’ll be here in hog heaven. If I feel it falls short, then there is a generous return policy. It’s very kind of Joshua to offer that from overseas. I was amongst the first to send a downpayment. This will be my first Stam product. I’m really looking forward to getting mine and putting it through it’s paces. Funny thing is, I’m sure I have (combined) $10k in various other HW compressors. What, then, is the better option? One $10k Fairchild, or $10k in various other HW compressors? My delimna exactly... the variety of different compression is what I need... the unfairchild is what I want... hah!! I will give the Stamchild a shot. If it comes close I’ll be a happy camper
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Post by Coil Audio on Jun 27, 2018 10:58:41 GMT -6
thats why you use a tube based vari-mu. - That's not why I use a tube based Vari-Mu. I've been barely tickling the meters on a Vari-Mu (manley) on mix buss for 20+ years. Heavenly. We can help you overcome this disability
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Post by kcatthedog on Jun 27, 2018 11:01:17 GMT -6
Maybe he needs a prescription or something ?
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