| Ecue - the 1176 is one of the coolest EQs ever made.
The comment about the squeamish is brilliant, how many times have I looked at the GR meter on an 1176 and thought I should back it off? I usually don’t leave the meter in GR now; just give it a listen....
The problem with reissues/ distressors/ different revisions is that while they are all cool, they are not the same as whatever original we used and wanted. I have used particular 1176 that comes to mind when I think of what an 1176 sounds like, and unless I am working with that specific comp, all the other ones seem like a compromise. A great compromise, but not the same as THE ONE. Its the same reason that I think plug in manufacturers shouldn’t try and emulate gear.. The Purple audio MC77 plug in a great software compressor, but it is no 1176........
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But, whatever you do, don't go with cheap XFMRs, you may have to use them someday.
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