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I found the Tubetech, while great, to be rather transparent. the 1968 has a sound that is a little tube warmth but also "modern". It doesn't have a strong stamp like the SSL but it does add some glue, tightness and thickness. I've loved it on everything from rock to pop, R&B etc.
It's amazing that this unit can be had for $1600 or whatever. I bought it after trying it side by side with everything from the $8000 Fairman, $9000 Mastering Atomic Squeezebox, the SSL, API 2500, SMC 2b, Vari Mu and more. All good comps, but the 1968 always stays on my bus.
the 1968 is also great for tracking -everything from vocals, bass, compressing rooms -whatever.
Just don't hit it hard on the bus.
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