NEW 500 series preamp from Buzz Audio!

**Tim Farrant** · 29th April 2006, 09:04 AM

Well we are finally very close to shipping the new elixir preamp module compatible with the API(TM) 500 series racks. So here is the preview for all Gearslutzers!

Full info can be found here; the elixir preamp module

Cheers
Tim.

**Lindell** · 29th April 2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Farrant

Well we are finally very close to shipping the new [

Nice Tim

kevinc · 29th April 2006, 12:54 PM

COOL !

Rab · 29th April 2006, 01:17 PM

Sure this will be very cool. Nice to see a DI on there as well. Looking forward to hearing it

tommymakestapes · 29th April 2006, 03:48 PM

Maybe it's time for me to finally get a damn lunchbox. I've thought about it for a long time and with all these options from buzz, purple, oldschool, and um... oh yea API! It seems like it would be well worth the investment.

raal · 29th April 2006, 06:57 PM

looks nice. how will it compare to MA-2.2? difference between lundahl and sowter?

NathanEldred · 29th April 2006, 08:51 PM

Also, of note, Buzz Audio points out on the Elixir web page that the Elixir draws 150mA of current. I'm not sure about other manufacturer's powered racks, but the OSA PSU is rated for 3000mA, which means it can theoretically run 20 Elixir units at one time (obviously done through multiple racks), so having 11 Elixirs in one 11 module OSA PowerRack(tm) should not be a problem. When we receive the Elixirs in the near future I'll test a full rack over a few days to make sure of this is not a problem. This announcement is a pre-release, the first 50 units will only be available exclusively through Atlas Pro Audio. Thank you.

Buzz Audio wrote:

Each elixir module draws 150mA of current from the frame power supply in which it is fitted and this is generally higher than most modules available from API(TM) and other manufacturers. At this time, it is recommended that only two modules are fitted into the API(TM) Lunchbox frame along with other modules. Power supply compatibility with other frame manufacturers is not fully known at this time. We will update this information once further testing has been conducted

djui5 · 29th April 2006, 08:55 PM

MUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Jules** · 29th April 2006, 10:31 PM

Wow another must have for the 500 series junkies out there...!

Looks GREAT!

To me the 500 series is like the volkswagon beetle.. cheap, almost a cult to own & people love em..

kevinc · 29th April 2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymakestapes

Maybe it's time for me to finally get a damn lunchbox.

Better make it one of the 11 space racks.

Personally I think I could fill up 2 of them between the stuff that`s allready available + the stuff that`s going to be available soon.

Snatchman · 30th April 2006, 02:12 AM

Hi. Anyone know a " ball park" price these Elixir preamps will be.? Thanks....

NathanEldred · 30th April 2006, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snatchman

Hi. Anyone know a " ball park" price these Elixir preamps will be.? Thanks....

The introductory street price will be $695 USD.

**Tim Farrant** · 30th April 2006, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanEldred

...This announcement is a pre-release, the first 50 units will only be available exclusively through Atlas Pro Audio. Thank you.

Just to clarify, Atlas Pro Audio has helped us get this project to market, which is why they have exclusive on the first 50 units in the USA. Thanks Nathan and Brijitte!

Cheers
Tim.

**Tim Farrant** · 30th April 2006, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raal

looks nice. how will it compare to MA-2.2? difference between lundahl and sowter?

The elixir is not an MA2.2. It is impossible to get the electronics of a MA2.2 onto the 500 series card size, and, the power supply available in the racks is only +/-15 volts whereas the MA2.2 needs +/-28 volts.

However, the elixir does use the same amplifier modules as the MA2.2 and is of similar topology. The internal frequency response of the elixir extends to about 800kHz so it is quite fast. The Lundahl transformer is quite transperant sounding, but it does add a level of bass harmonic which sounds nice and warm, especially when the level is pushed. One can expect a very sweet top end along with warm lows.

The difference between the Lundahl and Sowter I cannot really comment on because I have not heard a MA2.2 with the Lundahl fitted, but I will try this out soon!

Cheers
Tim.

raal · 30th April 2006, 11:36 PM

thank you for your answer tim.

TAVD · 1st May 2006, 12:26 AM

Well this just bumped everything on my "to buy" list down a peg.

ImJohn · 1st May 2006, 09:56 AM

Looks great!

**Tim Farrant** · 3rd May 2006, 08:30 AM

And here's what your rack could look like by the end of the year (or sooner, all going well).

MGA · 3rd May 2006, 08:42 AM

Tim, you are such a tease!

ImJohn · 3rd May 2006, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Farrant

And here's what your rack could look like by the end of the year (or sooner, all going well).

Psshhhh! No EQ? Whazzup wit dat?

Looks seriously nice Tim!

pan60 · 3rd May 2006, 02:46 PM

more money!

**George Necola** · 3rd May 2006, 03:37 PM

Tim you didnt wrote me back for the 2x 11 BUzzaudioracks for testing

I am shure it will be a successsss:)

all the best
cheers George

parasitk · 3rd May 2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Farrant

And here's what your rack could look like by the end of the year (or sooner, all going well).

Holy crap! I hope there will be some more details on that compressor soon!

Nutmeg II. · 3rd May 2006, 04:44 PM

VERY NICE!
Congrats Tim for this nice extension to your product line and to the lunchbox comunity!

But I must say, this doesn't make me feel bad that I bought a pair of ARCs at all! :D

beechstudio · 3rd May 2006, 05:05 PM

Tim......can you give us a guestimation on the street price of your compressor unit?

Thanks!

pan60 · 3rd May 2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beechstudio

Tim......can you give us a guestimation on the street price of your compressor unit?

Thanks!

yes and a update on a time frame.

**Tim Farrant** · 5th May 2006, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beechstudio

Tim......can you give us a guestimation on the street price of your compressor unit?

Thanks!

I estimate the compressor will come in around US$800-$850. I am working on it now with production proto about a few weeks away, so maybe 2 months should see the production run. (Gee I wish things could go faster!).

Thanks for the nice words people!
Tim.

trock · 7th May 2006, 09:40 PM

Hi tim

I am excited about the 500 series stuff from Buzz Audio. i was wondering if you will be putting out an EQ to kind of round out a traditional front end strip??

right now i have a lunchbox with a 512c pre, 550 vintage eq and an RNC.

just curious how you would compare the Elixir t the 512 in terms of sound?? are yours mainly clean? colored??

thanks for any direction, this looks really nice

beechstudio · 9th May 2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Farrant

I estimate the compressor will come in around US$800-$850. I am working on it now with production proto about a few weeks away, so maybe 2 months should see the production run. (Gee I wish things could go faster!).

Thanks for the nice words people!
Tim.

Thanks Tim! Looking forward to it!

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Tim Farrant Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,836	NEW 500 series preamp from Buzz Audio! Well we are finally very close to shipping the new elixir preamp module compatible with the API(TM) 500 series racks. So here is the preview for all Gearslutzers! Full info can be found here; the elixir preamp module Cheers Tim. Attached Thumbnails __________________ innovative outboard processing

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raal Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: mexico Posts: 3,620	looks nice. how will it compare to MA-2.2? difference between lundahl and sowter?

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NathanEldred Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Central Florida Posts: 5,462	Also, of note, Buzz Audio points out on the Elixir web page that the Elixir draws 150mA of current. I'm not sure about other manufacturer's powered racks, but the OSA PSU is rated for 3000mA, which means it can theoretically run 20 Elixir units at one time (obviously done through multiple racks), so having 11 Elixirs in one 11 module OSA PowerRack(tm) should not be a problem. When we receive the Elixirs in the near future I'll test a full rack over a few days to make sure of this is not a problem. This announcement is a pre-release, the first 50 units will only be available exclusively through Atlas Pro Audio. Thank you. Buzz Audio wrote: Each elixir module draws 150mA of current from the frame power supply in which it is fitted and this is generally higher than most modules available from API(TM) and other manufacturers. At this time, it is recommended that only two modules are fitted into the API(TM) Lunchbox frame along with other modules. Power supply compatibility with other frame manufacturers is not fully known at this time. We will update this information once further testing has been conducted __________________ Nathan Eldred Atlas Pro Audio- Boutique Gear, Consultation, Sales, & Distibution Home of the Atlas Juggernaut Preamp & 500 Series Revolver Rack USA Distributor for Buzz Audio Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for Atlas Pro Audio Gear, Old School Audio (OSA), and Burgin McDaniel Design Atlas Recording Studios, Inc. Recording/Mixing/Mastering Services

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Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 11,813	Wow another must have for the 500 series junkies out there...! Looks GREAT! To me the 500 series is like the volkswagon beetle.. cheap, almost a cult to own & people love em.. __________________ Jules "...there are some amazing deals to be had in this right now. it brings battleship mixing closer to the jilted generation" - reptil

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Tim Farrant Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,836	And here's what your rack could look like by the end of the year (or sooner, all going well). Attached Thumbnails __________________ innovative outboard processing

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trock Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 664	Hi tim I am excited about the 500 series stuff from Buzz Audio. i was wondering if you will be putting out an EQ to kind of round out a traditional front end strip?? right now i have a lunchbox with a 512c pre, 550 vintage eq and an RNC. just curious how you would compare the Elixir t the 512 in terms of sound?? are yours mainly clean? colored?? thanks for any direction, this looks really nice