Advise on adc :lavry da10, burl audio,benchmark adc1

[choinga]

If money's no object - go for the Burl...I wouldn't leave out the API A2D either...especially if you are looking for "punch".

[Fuel]

I wonder how good are the Color options on the Lavry?

and if the Burl and maybe HEDD can give me a 3K improvement for my mixes.

[choinga]

I don't think the Lavry's are known for their color. The Burl, at least from what I've read here, is the real deal - some folks I respect greatly on this forum A/B'd with the 2192, Lavry, Apogee and others and the Burl came out on top. It's pricey for a 2 channels - no DA.

Personally, I went with the 2192 - great value with 2 AD/DA, class A tubed up, sounds great. I seriously considered the Burl - but no one had them in stock - and didn't expect them for months (not sure what the status is these days...).

[TonyBelmont]

The Lavry AD10 is the A/D converter... the DA10 is the D/A.

With that said, I own both and they are great. Very clean and transparent.

[Unknown soldier]

Originally Posted by Fuel

I wonder how good are the Color options on the Lavry?

and if the Burl and maybe HEDD can give me a 3K improvement for my mixes.

As far as a $3K improvement, I guess so. Relatively speaking, an SSL console would give you a $500K improvement. Seriously, no piece of gear will make that much of a difference, unless it's from a soundblaster card to a Burl B2. All the good stuff just adds 10% or so.

the Burl is great - very alive and real sounding. Can make you forget it's digital. the AD10 is very clear and precise, but you still know it's digital.

[AMIEL]

I am so curious about the Burl!

Have the check this box out!

[Unknown soldier]

Originally Posted by AMIEL

I am so curious about the Burl!

Have the check this box out!

yep, check it out. It's the only box in which I feel satisfied with the sound. And I'm considering actually dropping $3K on it, and I've never spent more than $1800 on a piece of gear (new or used!)!!!

[Karloff70]

Originally Posted by Unknown soldier

As far as a $3K improvement, I guess so. Relatively speaking, an SSL console would give you a $500K improvement. Seriously, no piece of gear will make that much of a difference, unless it's from a soundblaster card to a Burl B2. All the good stuff just adds 10% or so.

the Burl is great - very alive and real sounding. Can make you forget it's digital. the AD10 is very clear and precise, but you still know it's digital.

....can make you forget it's digital.......hmmmm never heard 10% described so appealingly!

[andsonic]

I've been a proud owner of the Lavry AD10 (& DA10) for 2 weeks. I'm finishing off a big mix tonight (acoustic music). I think I'll try the different color options. Snippets anyone?

Frankly, I've been so happy with the "clear" mode, that I haven't printed anything in any of the color modes yet. Most of my "color" is coming from my board and outboard (Altec, TL, & UREI).

[Fuel]

Originally Posted by andsonic

I've been a proud owner of the Lavry AD10 (& DA10) for 2 weeks. I'm finishing off a big mix tonight (acoustic music). I think I'll try the different color options. Snippets anyone?

Frankly, I've been so happy with the "clear" mode, that I haven't printed anything in any of the color modes yet. Most of my "color" is coming from my board and outboard (Altec, TL, & UREI).

Would be interesting if you can describe the sonic differences on each color mode of the Lavry AD10

[Unknown soldier]

Originally Posted by Karloff70

....can make you forget it's digital.......hmmmm never heard 10% described so appealingly!

It's a great converter. What conversion should be. Some want the total transparency, but nothing is totally transparent, so why not bring something to the party?

If the Burl was $2K I would drop the money right now...that extra $1K+ is the tough part...

[Karloff70]

Originally Posted by Unknown soldier

It's a great converter. What conversion should be. Some want the total transparency, but nothing is totally transparent, so why not bring something to the party?

If the Burl was $2K I would drop the money right now...that extra $1K+ is the tough part...

Totally agree with your way of thought.....must check it out.....that one previous sentence just rang the bell......

[Unknown soldier]

Originally Posted by Fuel

Would be interesting if you can describe the sonic differences on each color mode of the Lavry AD10

me too. I only had a chance to use it at 44.1/48K, and it doesn't do the emulations at those rate....can anyone chime in?

[thermos]

The Lynx Aurora A/D is no real slouch. You will get more width and front to back with a better converter, no doubt. I had the Burl at my house, LOVED it but it was too colored for my tastes. I would definitely not want all of my mixes running through that thing. You'd almost have to mix through it as it will definitely change the sound of your mix.

The Hedd is awesome, as you get really great D/A. I ended my search with the Fred Forssell discrete A/D. Set for life.

[Unknown soldier]

Originally Posted by thermos

The Lynx Aurora A/D is no real slouch. You will get more width and front to back with a better converter, no doubt. I had the Burl at my house, LOVED it but it was too colored for my tastes. I would definitely not want all of my mixes running through that thing. You'd almost have to mix through it as it will definitely change the sound of your mix.

The Hedd is awesome, as you get really great D/A. I ended my search with the Fred Forssell discrete A/D. Set for life.

I keep hearing about this Fred Forsell A/D - any link for info on this? How much is it? Will it be in production soon?

[thermos]

Originally Posted by Unknown soldier

I keep hearing about this Fred Forsell A/D - any link for info on this? How much is it? Will it be in production soon?

I think only Ivo and I have them, at least as far as GS members go. I kinda bought one on a whim, and couldn't be happier. Fred is building them one at a time, but I don't think hes quite ready to go full blown on production just yet. Its very minimal, just spdif/aes outs, 1 wc out and a clip meter. No full metering/lightpipe out, etc. It does go from 44.1-192. Anyway, if you are interested, just contact Fred through his website.