Author Topic: Favorite rack mount preamp? (Read 322 times)

dannobasso · « **Reply #30 on:** December 11, 2008, 08:05:28 PM »

Tell me about it! I just picked up a second one of these. Goes nicely with my 610 and 212. And since my whappo jr didn't sell I can run my 310 as well. Dual 1800's baby! They will still tell me to turn down but those few seconds of devastation will be really cool.

(Message edited by dannobasso on December 13, 2008)

David Houck · « **Reply #31 on:** December 12, 2008, 10:43:00 AM »

Danno; I can't tell what it is.

dannobasso · « **Reply #32 on:** December 12, 2008, 12:48:32 PM »

Epifani ul 902C dual 900 watt amps @ 4 ohms each 18 lbs.

0vid · « **Reply #33 on:** December 12, 2008, 03:21:55 PM »

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It has been observed that you could buy a fairly reputable Neve channel clone for less than the Hellborg.

0vid · « **Reply #34 on:** December 12, 2008, 03:23:41 PM »

quote: If cost is no object - the Hellborg Preamp by Warwick. Otherwise Alembic, Demeter or Aguilar.

It has been observed that you could buy a fairly reputable Neve channel clone for less than the Hellborg.

LMiwa · « **Reply #35 on:** December 18, 2008, 09:51:14 AM »

I really appreciate all the input. So here's where I am right now...

I replaced the tube in the GP12 and so far it's behaving itself, so I don't have to replace it immediately.

I'd like to pick up an Alembic SF-2 and maybe a F-2B when they present themselves at very reasonable prices. However, I don't think I will be able to use these as my main performance preamp. They would be for experimenting and recording.

I've pretty much narrowed it down to two that have the flexibility and features that I need: the Eden Navigator WP-100 and the SWR Marcus Miller M2. Similar features, similar price. Proven, reliable, quality design vs fresh new design taking advantage of the latest technology.

I'm hoping to find some place where I can play them back to back. I suspect that they each have a signature sound instead of being completely transparent. I don't think I want to just jump in and buy one sight unseen like I did the GP12! If anyone has played both, I'd like to hear your impressions.

Thanks,
Loch

(Message edited by lmiwa on December 18, 2008)

jazzyvee · « **Reply #36 on:** December 18, 2008, 12:22:18 PM »

double posting

(Message edited by jazzyvee on December 18, 2008)

jazzyvee · « **Reply #37 on:** December 18, 2008, 12:24:38 PM »

Here is my Pre-amp rig which i think is quite popular on the forum.
I've never tried another pre-amp so I can't give any comparisons but I have no problems with this one.

Jazzyvee

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #38 on:** December 19, 2008, 05:53:17 PM »

Jazzy, Can you take a picture of back so i can make sure i hook everything up properly. Going to build similar rig. Thanks, John Always used combo amp until i got my Alembic. Now i want to use separates to get all the sound i know the Alembic has inside; out.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #39 on:** December 20, 2008, 05:59:48 AM »

Sure will try to do that over the weekend sometime.

Cheers