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Post by littlesicily on Jun 8, 2014 9:23:00 GMT -6
While the AML's and STA have that cool vintage grey, I wouldn't mind some color in the rack... maybe a bold red like the DW Fearn stuff...something that's says "hey I'm new and cutting edge"...
just my 2 cents...
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 8, 2014 9:29:26 GMT -6
Yeah - that's cool...Sal...are we the only ones that give a damn about that stuff?
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Post by donr on Jun 8, 2014 9:59:32 GMT -6
Yeah - that's cool...Sal...are we the only ones that give a damn about that stuff? I've got lots of black faceplate stuff I can't read the settings on without a flashlight. |
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Post by littlesicily on Jun 8, 2014 10:10:11 GMT -6
Yeah - that's cool...Sal...are we the only ones that give a damn about that stuff? maybe so. well, at least I know dandeurloo and jsteiger do b/c their products look great! |
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Post by dandeurloo on Jun 8, 2014 11:24:44 GMT -6
Yeah, I love trying to give a new product a look. Sometimes vintage leaning, sometimes more modern. It depends on the sound of the product. First impressions mean a lot. So getting the look right is important.
That being said, I hope I get the Tube di right! Haha
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Post by jcoutu1 on Jun 8, 2014 19:13:58 GMT -6
Yeah - that's cool...Sal...are we the only ones that give a damn about that stuff? I want good looking gear too. Obviously the sound has to be there, but if 2 pieces sound good, the one with the looks might get the edge. |
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Post by indiehouse on Jun 9, 2014 13:48:11 GMT -6
Does anyone know how these AD converters stacks up against the Apollo's AD converters?
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Post by mulmany on Jun 9, 2014 19:37:12 GMT -6
Finally got word that my Super Beast shipped today and should be here Wednesday! This is great... in time for my mix sessions.
So they are running on a 3 month lead time give or take a few days!
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 9, 2014 20:23:13 GMT -6
Sweet!
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Post by scumbum on Jun 9, 2014 22:26:15 GMT -6
Finally got word that my Super Beast shipped today and should be here Wednesday! This is great... in time for my mix sessions. So they are running on a 3 month lead time give or take a few days! Cool ! Yeah it took 3 months to get my order too . |
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Post by indiehouse on Jun 10, 2014 8:04:28 GMT -6
Ok, one more question. Does anyone have any experience with both the Ross Martin AD and the Dangerous D-Box AD? Just wondering if it makes more sense to pick up a Ross Martin and a monitor controller OR a D-Box? I think price wise both options would be fairly similar. Just kinda wondering what the better sounding converters would be. I've heard the D-Box's AD conversion is really good.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 10, 2014 8:05:50 GMT -6
Well, if you got the RM and didn't like it, I would think you could sell it for just about as much as you paid for it considering the wait time...
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Post by mulmany on Jun 13, 2014 21:01:44 GMT -6
Well I got to say.... the Super Beast is perfect sound wise! Head amp is nice, clear, and articulate, not harsh even on MDR-7506's. The balance is amazing... Highs to Lows nice and even... no clouding in the low mids. Hearing things on records that I have not heard in quite a long time. The big thing I am hearing is the clarity in the Lows and Highs. Lows are just solid and defined and the Highs are clean and articulate without being harsh. Reverb tails are so nicely preserved! Sorry writing while I listen to my midfields. That was definitely money well spent.
My negative.... it has a massive AC transformer for a power cord. Looks like it was taken from a security system, you know the ones with the exposed screw terminals. I am going to have to replace it since it will block 2 additional outlet spaces in my rack mount power reg/distro.
But hey, its how it sounds right!
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Post by donr on Jun 13, 2014 21:32:20 GMT -6
Well I got to say.... the Super Beast is perfect sound wise! Head amp is nice, clear, and articulate, not harsh even on MDR-7506's. The balance is amazing... Highs to Lows nice and even... no clouding in the low mids. Hearing things on records that I have not heard in quite a long time. The big thing I am hearing is the clarity in the Lows and Highs. Lows are just solid and defined and the Highs are clean and articulate without being harsh. Reverb tails are so nicely preserved! Sorry writing while I listen to my midfields. That was definitely money well spent. My negative.... it has a massive AC transformer for a power cord. Looks like it was taken from a security system, you know the ones with the exposed screw terminals. I am going to have to replace it since it will block 2 additional outlet spaces in my rack mount power reg/distro. But hey, its how it sounds right! Patrick, that sounds like a ringing endorsement. Why aren't 1' extension cords readily available? Wallwarts are everywhere. I'm very happy with my MH ULN-8 D/A, but there's always room for a second opinion. |
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Post by lolo on Jun 13, 2014 22:07:27 GMT -6
Anyone listened to the RM Dacs side by side against the Dangerous Dbox or dangerous source. Wonder how they would stack up. 3rd of the price. If the quality is the same i might let the Source go, use the extra cash towards other gear. Source is great though
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Post by mulmany on Jun 13, 2014 22:23:41 GMT -6
Well I got to say.... the Super Beast is perfect sound wise! Head amp is nice, clear, and articulate, not harsh even on MDR-7506's. The balance is amazing... Highs to Lows nice and even... no clouding in the low mids. Hearing things on records that I have not heard in quite a long time. The big thing I am hearing is the clarity in the Lows and Highs. Lows are just solid and defined and the Highs are clean and articulate without being harsh. Reverb tails are so nicely preserved! Sorry writing while I listen to my midfields. That was definitely money well spent. My negative.... it has a massive AC transformer for a power cord. Looks like it was taken from a security system, you know the ones with the exposed screw terminals. I am going to have to replace it since it will block 2 additional outlet spaces in my rack mount power reg/distro. But hey, its how it sounds right! Patrick, that sounds like a ringing endorsement. Why aren't 1' extension cords readily available? Wallwarts are everywhere. I'm very happy with my MH ULN-8 D/A, but there's always room for a second opinion. yeah, 1 ft power cords are available... its just the principle of it. I also do a lot of mobile work, so having an extra point of failure is usually an issue. here is what I mean.  |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Jun 13, 2014 23:18:54 GMT -6
I have a few 6" extensions that I picked up a couple months back to have on the ready for just such a situation.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2014 6:08:46 GMT -6
It's a 14-16V AC PSU transformer. The international version does not even have a plug, due to the different standards in different countries i guess...
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 14, 2014 7:51:56 GMT -6
Anyone listened to the RM Dacs side by side against the Dangerous Dbox or dangerous source. Wonder how they would stack up. 3rd of the price. If the quality is the same i might let the Source go, use the extra cash towards other gear. Source is great though Man, I would be very surprised if the RM didn't sound better. Get the RM and a TC Electronics Level Pilot and you've saved $1000. |
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Post by noah shain on Jun 14, 2014 12:33:17 GMT -6
I had a Dbox for 8 years. I got a Ross Martin D/A.
I still have the Ross. DBox is sold.
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Post by lolo on Jun 14, 2014 21:06:15 GMT -6
Yeah this is where my thinking is going. Sell the dangerous and grab a superbeast. Already have the NOS McOne monitor controller to use with it. Ugh, 3 months waiting.
Will prob order and the sell the Dangerous when Ross ships it
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Post by donr on Jun 14, 2014 23:42:13 GMT -6
Patrick, that sounds like a ringing endorsement. Why aren't 1' extension cords readily available? Wallwarts are everywhere. I'm very happy with my MH ULN-8 D/A, but there's always room for a second opinion. yeah, 1 ft power cords are available... its just the principle of it. I also do a lot of mobile work, so having an extra point of failure is usually an issue. here is what I mean. That PS is a ringer for my ADT intrusion alarm. I have to make sure it doesn't fall out of the outlet from gravity. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2014 1:13:36 GMT -6
No matter how this stuff looks like...it sounds amazing for any price. But you only pay a budget price to get it. Put it in nice boxes e.g. the power transformer, get the rack version, mount it however you want and call it a day. In fact, when i got my first, i did *not* expect it to be that good, even after reading the first raving reviews. Or better - *because* of the rave. And funny thing - the first minutes of auditioning it, the unit *distorted* somehow and had no bass. Well ok......no matter what it was, burn-in or what....it took a few minutes and got better and better, and eyes got wider and wider.... And we were literally shocked how good it was and listened different stuff for hours, fascinated... "9.8/10, would buy" LOL No matter, how ugly it looks. Even if it would come in a rotten pizza box.  |
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Post by mulmany on Jun 15, 2014 18:40:35 GMT -6
No matter how this stuff looks like...it sounds amazing for any price. But you only pay a budget price to get it. Put it in nice boxes e.g. the power transformer, get the rack version, mount it however you want and call it a day. In fact, when i got my first, i did *not* expect it to be that good, even after reading the first raving reviews. Or better - *because* of the rave. And funny thing - the first minutes of auditioning it, the unit *distorted* somehow and had no bass. Well ok......no matter what it was, burn-in or what....it took a few minutes and got better and better, and eyes got wider and wider.... And we were literally shocked how good it was and listened different stuff for hours, fascinated... "9.8/10, would buy" LOL No matter, how ugly it looks. Even if it would come in a rotten pizza box. Yeah... that's what it comes down to. I sat and listened and was astonished by how the super beast sounded. Listening on my Sony headphones sealed the deal... This is staying with me no matter what it looks like! |
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Post by lolo on Jun 19, 2014 9:15:08 GMT -6
Just ordered a superbeast.
Nice and quick response from Ross |
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