Sony MXP 3036 value

[71PIlot]

Hey guys. Looking for a sanity check on numbers. What's a nice clean, analog metered Sony MXP 3036 worth. Loaded with all the single and double unbalanced line inputs, entry level transformer less mic press and the fixed Q EQ's? Wish it had a few parametric, variable Q EQ's, but it's pretty plain jane. It is pretty clean though.

Wanna be able to slam my 16 track 2" and mix out of the box a bit. If I'm gonna use all outboard pre's, well what's the point?


Thanks to all

[phillysoulman]

You can find one for about $10,000

[Chemicald]

I have a sony mxp-2000, got it for pretty cheap and love it, sounds great !

[71PIlot]

Originally Posted by Chemicald

I have a sony mxp-2000, got it for pretty cheap and love it, sounds great !

I don't see as many of those. I hear so many comments about the stock pre's being too bland and almost Mackie-esque colorless. I'd love to put some API or Hardy press in, but don't want to grossly overpay on the stuff I would hop to replace. Make sense ?

[71PIlot]

Originally Posted by Chemicald

I have a sony mxp-2000, got it for pretty cheap and love it, sounds great !

I don't see as many of those. I hear so many comments about the stock pre's being too bland and almost Mackie-esque colorless. I'd love to put some API or Hardy press in, but don't want to grossly overpay on the stuff I would hop to replace. Make sense ?

[Sean Sullivan]

Last one I saw sold for $6,000. So, $5000-$10,000. These console use a lot of one off parts that aren't available anymore so if one goes down you are out of luck. It wouldn't be my first choice for a console for the long haul.

[71PIlot]

Originally Posted by Sean Sullivan

Last one I saw sold for $6,000. So, $5000-$10,000. These console use a lot of one off parts that aren't available anymore so if one goes down you are out of luck. It wouldn't be my first choice for a console for the long haul.

Although they seem open architecture, Sony has always loved that Proprietary lifestyle. Even their cameras, PC's etc.

[71PIlot]

What would you suggest Sean?

[Demonslave]

Post some pics and I'll be able to tell you more if it's mechanically sound....unfortunately eBay sort of dictates trends with prices...if you wait for the right buyer ect ect....

[Sean Sullivan]

The Sony's are actually pretty nice sounding boards...ESPECIALLY if there are no transformers installed on the output. Those stock ones sound like ass.

It depends on if you want a clean sounding console or one with mojo. I love the EQ section of the Sony, with variable hi and lo pass filters and to be able switch the high band to a shelf it a nice feature.

Similarly price consoles by Neotek and D&R would be a good comparison, and all of their parts are readily available. Except maybe the meter drivers for D&Rs...

I also like the Soundcraft Sapphyre