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I feel I need to say something here, but I do not want my words to be taken as inflammatory. I am not looking to start any flame war here...Lord knows, theres been more than enough already....This is just my opinion...everyone has one!
Malcolm Toft has his methods of designing that suit him best, so there will always be sonic differences. Which one works or sounds best to an individual is opinion based, and really can only be judged in ones own studio and room.
Malcolm chooses to use individual modules, all metal pots, and through hole components...that is his way. Mr. Oram chooses to use a single printed circuit board using surface mount technology and plastic pots...that is his way. Which one you prefer is up to you. Some like the EQ above the fader, and some at the top. Again, this is up to you.
The Toft ATB is in many dealers all over the USA and Europe who stock them. I am sure Mr. Oram has the Trident 8T in stock at many dealers in the USA and Europe as well. There you can see them side by side and see for yourself which one you prefer.
All of this is all good news and there are no winners or losers here. In fact, you all win because you all have choices in this price range of mixing consoles. Now as for where they are built, I just do not think it matters.
The Toft ATB is assembled in China. This is not a bad thing. I recently had a conversation with David Manley. David was supposed to partner with Mr. Oram on a project called DMD, but it fell apart. David told me the 8T was built in Poland at a factory owned by Mr. Oram's wife's family.
My point is where it is built just does not matter, it all comes down to the gear.
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