Chandler LTD-1 or Vintech X73i?

ludaluda · 27th October 2009

Don't mind the price. Which one and why? I tried the x73 not the chandler.

Thanks

rty5150 · 27th October 2009

here in LET?!?!

i'd go for the GAP PRE-73......?

**Blast9** · 27th October 2009

Chandler is definitely low end - it reaches the very bottom of my empty pocket!

ludaluda · 27th October 2009

I posted in the high end but they deleted it i though it wasnt high end enough.

Do you guys have an opinion?

**Blast9** · 27th October 2009

I haven't personally used the Chandler - but I like the results of what i've heard on guitars... A very rock n roll pre apparently (EDIT - I meant the TG 2)

The X73 sounded great on my voice several years ago - I'm sure the X73i will sound great with the added flexibility.

My current low end "Neve style" pre is a Chameleon Labs 7602 - If the Vintech is anything like that, then I'd be very happy to use it

ludaluda · 27th October 2009

I own a 7602 and the x73 smoked it. Literally. If you can get it your life will change.

The ltd-1 is more expensive but i can get a used one for the same price of a brand new vintech x73.

So it's hard to tell cuz i havent tried the ltd-1. Logically its 1000$ so it ''should'' be better. But the x73 could sound better, the price doesn't justify the sound.

any opinions?

cschuby · 27th October 2009

I have the X73i and it is my favorite preamp that I own (also have a Pacifica and a Grace m101, both really nice for what they do). I have been through a number of preamps and sold them cause they just didn't cut it, but I will never get rid of my X73i. Actually looking to pick up another one when finances allow. Haven't tried the Chandler.

**Blast9** · 27th October 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludaluda

I own a 7602 and the x73 smoked it. Literally. If you can get it your life will change.

Damn you! Another one for the list

I can see why it would be better if they use better xformers and circuitry components thumbsup

ludaluda · 27th October 2009

I don't know the technical stuff, but I only know it gives the sound a tone that the 7602 cannot match, it's sound sterile compared to it.

mdjice · 27th October 2009

The chandler is amazing! i have neve 1084s and the chandler s the ONLY pre i heard that I wouldn't mind trading my neves for ...(for one day only though

ProducerBoy · 28th October 2009

Both are quality, but I prefer what I hear from the Chandler. Round and warm!

tapehiss · 7th November 2009

bump

azirkin · 10th November 2009

I'd take the Chandler every day of the week....

27th October 2009	#1
ludaluda Gear nut Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 144 Thread Starter	Chandler LTD-1 or Vintech X73i? Don't mind the price. Which one and why? I tried the x73 not the chandler. Thanks

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ProducerBoy Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Here, There, and Everywhere. Posts: 1,581	Both are quality, but I prefer what I hear from the Chandler. Round and warm! __________________ Sugar Hill Studios

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rty5150 Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2009 Location: LR,AR Posts: 2,808	here in LET?!?! i'd go for the GAP PRE-73......?

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cschuby Gear nut Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 81	I have the X73i and it is my favorite preamp that I own (also have a Pacifica and a Grace m101, both really nice for what they do). I have been through a number of preamps and sold them cause they just didn't cut it, but I will never get rid of my X73i. Actually looking to pick up another one when finances allow. Haven't tried the Chandler.

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tapehiss Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 1,909 2 Reviews written	bump

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azirkin Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 556	I'd take the Chandler every day of the week....

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