Hello, i dont know what to buy if the 737 or the 6176 ?

Whos the best, or who has the best pre.amp, the best compressor or the best EQ.
thanks

Hey guys think i've decided to get a nice pre or three next. Then I'll do some mic upgrading. My question is if I should get pre only or something with some EQ as well. I'm using an Allen and Heath board to run everything thru (except bass I like my little Meek VC3Q). Most all things I just use the preamp of the A&H and no eq or externall comps/limiters.

Watts up pro audio quoted me at almost $1800 for the thorax. I thought Sebatron was supposed to be quality gear that simple home studio owners could afford. This price is closer to all the other channel strips out there. ie. Avalon, Universal Audio, Focusrite etc. What makes this as good or better than the rest.

What mic preamp / comp is as good or better, IYO, than the Avalon 737. Try to stay around the same price or lower.

Sebatron ,
Could you please fill us all in on the new product you are working on? The Thorax, what is it and what will it cost? When can we expect to see it released? Some folks have been asking... Thanks, Kurt

I'm looking for a mic preamp / compressor with character and the UA 6176 looks good. I have an LA audio VP-1 (British) which has valve or solid state mike pre and fab EQ but the compressor stinks, (as does the expander). Problem is it doesn't really warm the sound when pushed but goes straight to awfull distortion.
I read the negative comments re the Avalon 737 with great interest.

I just picked up a used VT-737sp (for a song).

I have been testing it for only two days, but honestly, I am having a hard time seeing a marked increase in quality over my usual "channel strip" of the Speck MicPre 5.0>Speck ASC EQ>RNC.

anyone used this combination?
how does it sound?
any sample audio online?

sorry for posting this in two forums. i accidentally put the other one in alans forum

peace

Hi there.

Have seen eh sexy pic and info on Fletcher's site about the CS-1.

Anyone used them?

What do they sound like?

Is the compressor actually useable on things other than vocals unlike in 737?

EQ? good bad indifferent?

spill the beanz cos i would luv ppl's opinions!

PEACE
Wiggy :p

I have a chance to pick up a couple trident series 70 channels strips, full strips but,.. Ill have to have them racked. cost will be around $400.00 for pair before racking. Good Deal or stay away.how much can I expect to spend for racking, any suggestions on some one who is good. thanks to all.