Well, I have the big brother to the Finalizer, the DBmax which a more powerful, flexable broadcast version that I like very much. very powerful. It is main processing tool in my studio for both recording and mastering.

I've owned a Finalizer Plus for quite a few years now and it works great for me. I usually use the wizard mode to get in the ball-park and tweak it till I find what I want. Its a very clean unit so don't expect it to add any 'character' to your mix.

I also own a SPL Tube Vitalizer. Between these two units, I can usually get it sounding right.

tony desilva wrote: I've owned a Finalizer Plus for quite a few years now and it works great for me. I usually use the wizard mode to get in the ball-park and tweak it till I find what I want. Its a very clean unit so don't expect it to add any 'character' to your mix.

I also own a SPL Tube Vitalizer. Between these two units, I can usually get it sounding right.

Funny you sould mention the wizard mode,thats the mode ive been using lately--------------------------------How much $$$did the SPL run?

Eddie,

A quick correction to my first reply: I own the Stereo Vitalizer MK2-T. I refer to it as my "Tube Vitalizer" but SPL does sell another unit called the Tube Vitalizer which costs big bucks. The unit I own uses two 12AX7 tubes. I believe I paid $735 for it (new) 3 years ago. Its a little noisy with the tube circuit engaged but its worth the magic it produces. Here's the url to the unit:

http://www.spl-usa.com/V_MK2_T/in_short.html

I have a tc6000 and consider it indespensible.
chap