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Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
Can anyone recommend a tube mic preamp that can compete soundwise with the Avalon 737 and costs about the same but that runs in stereo instead of mono? No compressor or EQ needed either. [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]
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Re: Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
UA 2-610
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Re: Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
Avalon 747 [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Actually, if you aren't looking for any EQ or compression, there are others that are probably cheaper but still good. I really haven't looked into any. |
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Re: Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
DigiSpider,
Are you looking for something that compares "sonic-wise" or "sound-wise"? Do you want the same "sound" as an Avalon, or just the same "level of quality"? Does it need to be tube? For alternative tube pre's in that price range, try these: Manley Aphex 1100 Demeter Summit Audio For solid state (clean): Millenia HV-3 Grace 201 Earthworks Amek For solid state (character): Great River NV Phoenix Audio Vintech Brent Averill Neve repackage Chandler Ltd. And if you want to look at some more expensive ones just for kicks: Cranesong Flamingo Millenia M-2 (tube) D.W. Fearn GML That should give you some variety to check out in the $1,500 upwards categories. They are all good and have recieved much praise. Of course the whole preamp subject is quite subjective, so YMMV. Best of luck |
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Re: Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
I believe Avalon sells just mono micpre units as well (no comp/eq). maybe a pair of those? I think the are pricey though.
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Re: Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
You can buy SWEET Neve 1272 pres from Brent Averill's website here:
Neve 1272's about $1900 for a rackmounted stereo pair. |
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Re: Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
Thanks for everyones responses.
REtroJECT, Isn't the 747 just a stereo compressor and EQ? Will it function as a proper mic pre on its own? Kamurah, I guess I mean "sonic-wise". I don't necessarily need the same "sound" but at least the same quality for sure. I'll check out some of your suggestions. Steve, I believe that the single micpre that Avalon makes is the M5 which is a solid state. I'm really looking for a tube micpre. However, the Averill Neve 1272 is defenitely worth looking into. Thanks for the link! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] |
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Re: Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
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There have been some great suggestions from others and I would research them all (or most) and see what favors your situation the best. |
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Re: Avalon 737 quality in STEREO
I'd suggest selecting a mic pre based on your preferences for transparency versus color, and "how does it sound" rather than simply tube or no tube.
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