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Originally Posted by JMc  I just bought a Retro Sta-Level, which of course is a different beast entirely, so I have some different colors to choose from, certainly, and maybe the Mullard tube swap will be all I need to really be pleased with the LA-2A. |
I rarely compress vocals when tracking, but I use two compressors in series when mixing. One of my RI Sta Levels is almost always one of these.
The Mullards will definitely improve your results........but the unit will still have its signature. I didn't really like it (even with Mullards) and I finally sold mine. But, I am in a very tiny minority in that regard..........most guys I trust swear by it for tracking vocals. Just goes to show.........
With tube change and some experimentation, you will likely find you agree with the other guys.
A dependable source of Mullards is here:
Anybody try NOS tubes in a UA LA-2A?