Another preamp question :)

[peder]

I need a stereo preamp ..
The preamps should sound old and warm. I prefer colour/tone.
I have 2 x Universal Audio 6176 that i enjoy a lot, but i need something with even more colour and with high gain (i use a lot of ribbon mics)

I have looked at all the old stuff like siemens/tab/telefunken/ntp etc and i think that's the route for me..
it's confusing though with all the different numbers 676 72 276 etc..

can ya'll recommend me something to look for based on the info above..

(I also need a stereo EQ of the same type if you have any ideas:))

max is around 3000 USD

my music is here in case you need to hear my sound

myspace.com/djpeder
PEDER;

[Rasmus Faber]

I'm extremely happy with my AMS NEVE 1073 DPA...

[dhiltonlittle]

stereo....max 3000....and eq.....sounds like an aurora to me.

[peder]

Originally Posted by dhiltonlittle

stereo....max 3000....and eq.....sounds like an aurora to me.

thanks for your replies so far..

it doesn't have to include an EQ but i am also looking for an oldschool type eq like tab or ntp..

can anyone tell me which of the old timers to get???

[Kronos147]

Originally Posted by dhiltonlittle

stereo....max 3000....and eq.....sounds like an aurora to me.

The Aurora GTQ2 also has the advantage of the impedance switch on the back, making it a pretty good choice for the ribbons.

Have a mentioned I love mine (today)?

[peder]

Originally Posted by Kronos147

The Aurora GTQ2 also has the advantage of the impedance switch on the back, making it a pretty good choice for the ribbons.

Have a mentioned I love mine (today)?

i have been reading about these and they might be what i'm looking for :)

can you track through the eq without going through the preamp? or is it ok to track through the preamp also???

also where can i get one used???

[Kronos147]

Originally Posted by peder

can you track through the eq without going through the preamp? or is it ok to track through the preamp also???

There is no "bypass" of the Mic/line amp in. However, there is a unity gain setting.

Originally Posted by peder

also where can i get one used???

I bought a Mk II used out here in California. It was an eBay auction but I talked the owner into bringing it over to my room so I could hear it. I purchased it for X then spent Y with Geoff T to fix it and it cost me Z. I bought a Mk III a few days later and it cost me Z plus tax.

Geoff made me feel better by saying I have a very early Mk II and it may be collectible someday. I wonder if that would ever be the case considering he put a lot of Mk III parts back into it. It does sound different, so I am glad I have both.

As for a used one... keep watching the GS classifieds and eBay I guess. Otherwise write Geoff T and find out who the local dealers are.

[peder]

Originally Posted by Kronos147

There is no "bypass" of the Mic/line amp in. However, there is a unity gain setting.



I bought a Mk II used out here in California. It was an eBay auction but I talked the owner into bringing it over to my room so I could hear it. I purchased it for X then spent Y with Geoff T to fix it and it cost me Z. I bought a Mk III a few days later and it cost me Z plus tax.

Geoff made me feel better by saying I have a very early Mk II and it may be collectible someday. I wonder if that would ever be the case considering he put a lot of Mk III parts back into it. It does sound different, so I am glad I have both.

As for a used one... keep watching the GS classifieds and eBay I guess. Otherwise write Geoff T and find out who the local dealers are.

thanks for your reply..

now you got me wondering which one to get???
the first or MK2 or MK3
any ideas?

[Kronos147]

Geoff T would be better suited to answer, but he did end up replacing the power supply on my Mk II to a Mk III switching type. The nature of the transformer dictates optimal allignment for optimal noise cancellation. Mine seemed to be a bad transformer, so rather than find an old part, Aurora decided to upgrade to insure best S/N performance.

If you can listen to a Mk II and it sounds nice and quiet, then the toroidal power supply is probably fine. As to the addition of the extra EQ points, I like the 400 for cutting the best so far, so that is on both units.

As for the sound, I can't describe it yet. They are different, slightly, but that could be a cap that is dryer on the II than the III, who knows? So, if you found a nice Mk II, get it. BUT, if you find a nice MkIII, get it.

They both have been superb additions to my arsenal.

[peder]

thanks i'll look into the gtq2

but i am still intriged by the old TAB/TELEFUNKEN/NEUMANN etc..

can anyone tell me which one to get based on the info in my first post???

high gain / colour / 3000usd max for a racked pair

that would be great also - thanks

.peder

[Flying_Dutchman]

Originally Posted by peder

I need a stereo preamp ..
The preamps should sound old and warm. I prefer colour/tone.
I have 2 x Universal Audio 6176 that i enjoy a lot, but i need something with even more colour and with high gain (i use a lot of ribbon mics)

I have looked at all the old stuff like siemens/tab/telefunken/ntp etc and i think that's the route for me..
it's confusing though with all the different numbers 676 72 276 etc..

can ya'll recommend me something to look for based on the info above..

(I also need a stereo EQ of the same type if you have any ideas:))

max is around 3000 USD

my music is here in case you need to hear my sound

myspace.com/djpeder
PEDER;

Solid State: V_number_76 etc.
Tube: V_no_number_76 etc.

Look for TAB/Telefunken V376, V76

attachmant is a small information about the the tube models

[TonyBelmont]

Originally Posted by peder

thanks for your reply..

now you got me wondering which one to get???
the first or MK2 or MK3
any ideas?

Get the GTQ2 MK III... it's superior to the MK II.