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Post by Quint on Jan 8, 2019 22:15:30 GMT -6
I'm debating about whether or not I should get one of these. I don't "need" one and I wasn't even considering one at the $3000 price but, with the 50% discount I was offered, I'm now considering it. I just don't know if I would use it enough to justify the use of money and rack space. I'm also not in love with replacing those tubes on a regular basis. I just need to figure out how much of this is simply because it's a Fairchild versus how much real world use I would actually get out of it. For those of you that have Fairchilds, how much use do you get out of them and are you using them more so in tracking or mixing? So I’ve never used an actual Fairchild but have used the drip clone once. If I understand this correctly, and you’re being offered one at $1500, it would be crazy not to get it. I’m sure you’d be able to sell it second hand if you don’t like it. As for the tubes...if taken care of properly the tubes should last a loooong time, like years and years and years. Also, in my small experience with the drip, it’s great for both tracking and mixing. Yes. $1500. It's a great price, no doubt. I just have to decide if that money could be better spent on something else. As for the tubes, I've read that they run those tubes really hot/high and that they have to be replaced more often than with other gear. That's what I've heard anyway. |
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Post by Blackdawg on Jan 8, 2019 23:29:39 GMT -6
I've read of them being used for tracking. Mostly mixing and mastering though. for 50% off Id take it. It'll be a killer compressor. That said, I guess it also depends on your usage, it'll be a great unit but not your typical compressor. That's been my impression as well. The thing is that I would be looking at using this primarily during tracking as opposed to mixing. Well..there are much more affordable ways to spend your money for a good tracking compressor.. |
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Post by Quint on Jan 8, 2019 23:38:35 GMT -6
That's been my impression as well. The thing is that I would be looking at using this primarily during tracking as opposed to mixing. Well..there are much more affordable ways to spend your money for a good tracking compressor.. For sure. Which is why I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need a Fairchild. If I didn't get the 670, it would likely be because I got the new 23A instead, also using the 50% discount. Which would be the better move to make. But.... |
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Post by subspace on Jan 9, 2019 0:41:24 GMT -6
I'm debating about whether or not I should get one of these. I don't "need" one and I wasn't even considering one at the $3000 price but, with the 50% discount I was offered, I'm now considering it. I just don't know if I would use it enough to justify the use of money and rack space. I'm also not in love with replacing those tubes on a regular basis. I just need to figure out how much of this is simply because it's a Fairchild versus how much real world use I would actually get out of it. For those of you that have Fairchilds, how much use do you get out of them and are you using them more so in tracking or mixing? I "need" one, as I can't really spend the next couple weeks hovering over the "Buy Now" button while reading misty eyed reviews of vintage units. Entirely practical purchase for me, huge mental energy savings. Liked "For those of you that have Fairchilds" good one. |
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Post by Quint on Jan 9, 2019 0:52:05 GMT -6
I'm debating about whether or not I should get one of these. I don't "need" one and I wasn't even considering one at the $3000 price but, with the 50% discount I was offered, I'm now considering it. I just don't know if I would use it enough to justify the use of money and rack space. I'm also not in love with replacing those tubes on a regular basis. I just need to figure out how much of this is simply because it's a Fairchild versus how much real world use I would actually get out of it. For those of you that have Fairchilds, how much use do you get out of them and are you using them more so in tracking or mixing? I "need" one, as I can't really spend the next couple weeks hovering over the "Buy Now" button while reading misty eyed reviews of vintage units. Entirely practical purchase for me, huge mental energy savings. Liked "For those of you that have Fairchilds" good one. Well I meant "Fairchild" to include clones and DIY too. There probably aren't many people here at RGO that actually own an original vintage Fairchild. |
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jan 9, 2019 6:11:16 GMT -6
If you are actually able to deal with the wait time...
Go ahead and grab it at $1,500 - you have time to save up until the final invoice is due, I’m guessing close to a year. If you love it, then great, you got a killer deal. If you don’t, sell it for $500 more than you got it, somebody else can get a deal as well and you can get something else and put some money back in your pocket.
I’m guessing the stam version is going to be a far cry from how an actual Fairchild works and will hardly have the same amount of tubes, so the tube life shouldn’t be a problem at all.
Of course, there is always the situation where nobody knows what that piece sounds like, and most don’t know what they are supposed to sound like. So... who knows what you’re going to be getting.
If you need a tracking comp now? Get a VK Card and pay it off over 3 years and get what you want and know will work great.
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jan 9, 2019 6:23:17 GMT -6
Also, anybody that seriously wants the Fairchild thing needs to check out the Pendulum unit. It is FANTASTIC! www.pendulumaudio.com/6386.htmlDoes it look like a Fairchild? No. Does it sound like one? Yup! Does it give you more options for attack and release plus multi mono or true stereo operation? Yup. It’s a really hard piece to beat. The one downside is not having stepped pots, so once you get close, if you really want matched sides you gotta run tones and match the sides up. Not a huge deal and for the 5 mins or less it takes to set it up, it’s totally worth it IMO. For tracking, run it in mono, and set it up like an 1176/La2a response. Works wonderfully and you’ll never hear any sucking or movement. |
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Post by indiehouse on Jan 9, 2019 6:25:36 GMT -6
Also, anybody that seriously wants the Fairchild thing needs to check out the Pendulum unit. It is FANTASTIC! www.pendulumaudio.com/6386.htmlDoes it look like a Fairchild? No. Does it sound like one? Yup! Does it give you more options for attack and release plus multi mono or true stereo operation? Yup. It’s a really hard piece to beat. The one downside is not having stepped pots, so once you get close, if you really want matched sides you gotta run tones and match the sides up. Not a huge deal and for the 5 mins or less it takes to set it up, it’s totally worth it IMO. For tracking, run it in mono, and set it up like an 1176/La2a response. Works wonderfully and you’ll never hear any sucking or movement. Does it not have stereo linking? |
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jan 9, 2019 6:29:44 GMT -6
Also, anybody that seriously wants the Fairchild thing needs to check out the Pendulum unit. It is FANTASTIC! www.pendulumaudio.com/6386.htmlDoes it look like a Fairchild? No. Does it sound like one? Yup! Does it give you more options for attack and release plus multi mono or true stereo operation? Yup. It’s a really hard piece to beat. The one downside is not having stepped pots, so once you get close, if you really want matched sides you gotta run tones and match the sides up. Not a huge deal and for the 5 mins or less it takes to set it up, it’s totally worth it IMO. For tracking, run it in mono, and set it up like an 1176/La2a response. Works wonderfully and you’ll never hear any sucking or movement. Does it not have stereo linking? You can stereo link, and the left side controls the threshold and attack times, sort of like a 33609. The inputs and outputs are controlled separately though. I usually get things as close as possible, put a tone across the left side, then out a tone across the right side and match the sides. It’s really not a big deal at all but I can see how some people wouldn’t dig the extra step. |
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Post by jakeboy on Jan 9, 2019 8:26:47 GMT -6
I have never personally used a 670, but I love using plugs based on them. That is a good deal.
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Post by indiehouse on Jan 9, 2019 8:50:34 GMT -6
Does it not have stereo linking? You can stereo link, and the left side controls the threshold and attack times, sort of like a 33609. The inputs and outputs are controlled separately though. I usually get things as close as possible, put a tone across the left side, then out a tone across the right side and match the sides. It’s really not a big deal at all but I can see how some people wouldn’t dig the extra step. Ah. |
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Post by Quint on Jan 9, 2019 11:48:49 GMT -6
If you are actually able to deal with the wait time... Go ahead and grab it at $1,500 - you have time to save up until the final invoice is due, I’m guessing close to a year. If you love it, then great, you got a killer deal. If you don’t, sell it for $500 more than you got it, somebody else can get a deal as well and you can get something else and put some money back in your pocket. I’m guessing the stam version is going to be a far cry from how an actual Fairchild works and will hardly have the same amount of tubes, so the tube life shouldn’t be a problem at all. Of course, there is always the situation where nobody knows what that piece sounds like, and most don’t know what they are supposed to sound like. So... who knows what you’re going to be getting. If you need a tracking comp now? Get a VK Card and pay it off over 3 years and get what you want and know will work great. I definitely don't "need" another compressor at this point. It's definitely GAS at this point. I'm also in no hurry and that discount doesn't come with an expiration date on it as far as I'm aware. So it would probably be good to just sit tight and wait to see what people think of the sound once these finally make it out into the real world. I too am curious how much the Stamchild will actually sound like a real Fairchild. There are a LOT of parts in that thing that have to all be right to get close to sounding the same. |
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Post by drumhead57 on Feb 25, 2019 13:25:40 GMT -6
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Post by Ward on Feb 26, 2019 8:18:27 GMT -6
If you are actually able to deal with the wait time... Go ahead and grab it at $1,500 - you have time to save up until the final invoice is due, I’m guessing close to a year. If you love it, then great, you got a killer deal. If you don’t, sell it for $500 more than you got it, somebody else can get a deal as well and you can get something else and put some money back in your pocket. I’m guessing the stam version is going to be a far cry from how an actual Fairchild works and will hardly have the same amount of tubes, so the tube life shouldn’t be a problem at all. Of course, there is always the situation where nobody knows what that piece sounds like, and most don’t know what they are supposed to sound like. So... who knows what you’re going to be getting. If you need a tracking comp now? Get a VK Card and pay it off over 3 years and get what you want and know will work great. I definitely don't "need" another compressor at this point. It's definitely GAS at this point. I'm also in no hurry and that discount doesn't come with an expiration date on it as far as I'm aware. So it would probably be good to just sit tight and wait to see what people think of the sound once these finally make it out into the real world. I too am curious how much the Stamchild will actually sound like a real Fairchild. There are a LOT of parts in that thing that have to all be right to get close to sounding the same. What if the differences are negligible and don't warrant the additional $42,000? See, I'd be ok with that. It's like you can't afford the $30,000 Harley but you can buy the $5000 Suzuki Boulevard and get by. OK, well I wouldn't really be ok with that . . . but I think it's a fair comparison. I'll get one when they have stock! |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Mar 5, 2019 16:20:05 GMT -6
Am I getting a birthday present at the end of the month? stam, still shipping at me in March? |
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Post by wiz on Apr 4, 2019 16:20:21 GMT -6
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 4, 2019 16:26:29 GMT -6
FB pics are cool !!  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 4, 2019 16:33:57 GMT -6
Cough...1073...cough
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Post by jakeharris on Apr 4, 2019 16:36:31 GMT -6
About 10 tubes short...
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Post by drumhead57 on Apr 4, 2019 16:36:37 GMT -6
For those who are lazy Attachments:
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 4, 2019 16:38:15 GMT -6
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Post by wiz on Apr 4, 2019 17:28:41 GMT -6
Sorry for off topic, but found these pics of the 1073 on Stam Audio FB. Can't wait for mine to arrive!
Post em in the 1073 thread, I know people wanted to see them cheers Wiz |
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Post by wiz on Apr 4, 2019 17:29:39 GMT -6
As far as I understand, those are only power supply tubes.... are you saying thats a bad thing? cheers Wiz |
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 4, 2019 17:57:50 GMT -6
Build photos are definitely a big plus. Stoked to eventually get mine!
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Post by subspace on Apr 5, 2019 7:44:19 GMT -6
Those Sowter input trannies are yuge.
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