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Originally Posted by kingofswing  Aside from the sound (the results are out and comparisons can still be made);
Which of the two desks has a better build quality, like pots, faders, jacks, chassis, and overall finish?
My understanding so far is that the Toft is made in China, whilst the Trident is made in England. But which has the better build, and would give the user full confidence in using the desk for long sessions, etc? |
The ATB is much more robust and very well built and every knob and button feels top notch with the exception of the faders that feel a little cheap (I think that the newer consoles are being shipped with new faders) . The potentiometers on the 8T feel wiggly, and every now and then some buttons tend to get out from their housing, BTW the faders are seriously good.
Even if the construction quality of the ATB is better I feel myself working more confortably with the 8T cause of its layout. The Eq's are placed right over the master fader and easly accessible without getting off the chair. I have to mention that I don't use the AUX sends so much, and what I said could be the opposite for someone who uses them a lot.