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The 609CA is not as dark as the 33609 and I use it often for mastering rock and for drum buss in mixing. Like it very much. Dont miss the Distressors or the Trakkers at all on drum buss (gasp!)
It's no more a lie than the LTD-2 is a lie. Neither one says it's a clone, and both are cool. I'm no Vintech proxy either ... don't care for the X73 pre - but the 473 is great for drums.
Neve is not Rupert's company since what ... 1977? So no need to get all caught up in the authentic 33609 sound saga. If you want the vintage revisions, get one of em. If not, not.
The 609CA Comp is pushed in the higher mids with a thick tranny low end. The Limiter puts out something darker than what you give it, so you have two path tones there.
Here's an A/B of the Comp, as closely level matched as possible ... CD -> DAC1 -> 609CA (or not) -> AD @ 24/44.1 -> mp3
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