preamps: slow vs. fast
First off, I'm staying home today, so I hope no-one minds my multiple new threads.
Second, this isn't a vs. as in "which is better"
I was just sitting here reading a post and can't help but wonder, what is it in the design that makes a preamp fast or slow. I'd imagine the use of transformers plays a big role, but that can't be all their is to it.
To me:
Fast = clean, modern, in your face kinda sound
Slow = colored, vintage, rolled of hi end
Right now, I'm fortunate enough to have 14 channels of quad eight mm61 modules, which I would think (don't have much to compare them to) would be in the slower catagory, and I absolutely love the sound. I love how the transients are soft and mellow, especially when tracked to my 2" 24 track......and especially because I don't have much for compressors.