Members argonaut4 Posted October 7, 2005 Members Share Posted October 7, 2005 Looks pretty damn cool to me, mainly 'cause I'm a DIY-er. http://www.seventhcirclestudios.com/SCA/SCA.htm Any comments? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I've seen the site, but I've never heard the preamps or done one of their builds. If your soldering chops are not up to snuff, I wouldn't recommend even trying... but if you can solder, it might be a cool project. But I'd probably start off with just one and see what I thought of the sound of it before investing in eight kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Doing a bit of addition, it looks like a 4 channel API type / style setup with case and PS is going to cost you about $1,900 - plus a lot of bench time. I don't know if the savings are worth it - not when you can get a real API 3124+ for six hundred bucks more ($2,500), and not have to spend several days soldering. But if you have more time than money and you're willing to take a bit of a gamble, then it might be worth it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members argonaut4 Posted October 7, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2005 Yeah, I've done the math. If you do have the time, it would be a little money savings. I personally love to build things (built and modded several amps, pedals, etc.) so time and experience isn't an issue for me. My main query is whether or not they sound as good or close to what they're cloning. If not close, then it wouldn't be worth it, IMO. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Well, if you do decide to pull the trigger on a few of those, please let me know what you think of 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members argonaut4 Posted October 8, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2005 Will do! I'm thinking of trying the J99 and the N72. If anyone has the originals, maybe they can send them to me to try side by side. It may take a few months of proper testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SeventhCircle Posted October 11, 2005 Members Share Posted October 11, 2005 Anyone see/try these yet? Yes, hundreds. Do a search at gearslutz, recording.org, 3daudio, and other sites for opinions from some very satisfied users. Doing a bit of addition, it looks like a 4 channel API type / style setup with case and PS is going to cost you about $1,900 Actually, it'll be $1597 before tax and shipping, including op-amps, so the savings is closer to $900. But the real appeal of our kits isn't saving money, it's enabling recordists to build world-class tools they can use on every session. If you prefer to shop instead of solder, our kits are not for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Actually, it'll be $1597 before tax and shipping, including op-amps, so the savings is closer to $900. But the real appeal of our kits isn't saving money, it's enabling recordists to build world-class tools they can use on every session. Hey, thanks for popping in! Manufacturers are always welcome to discuss their products in this forum as long as they're responding to threads about them and not starting them. Anyway, as to your comments - is there a discount for multiple units that I missed seeing and that accounts for the price difference you mentioned - or is my math really that bad? If you prefer to shop instead of solder, our kits are not for you. Seems fair enough to me. I look forward to reading argonaut's impressions if he decides to build some of your kits. Thanks again for stopping in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SeventhCircle Posted October 11, 2005 Members Share Posted October 11, 2005 is there a discount for multiple units that I missed seeing and that accounts for the price difference you mentioned Not a discount for multiple units, but for ordering a "complete" kit, which includes a chassis, power supply, and at least one full module kit. There's also a $35 discount for ordering an A12KF and SC25KA at the same time. For the combination above, the discount is $307. You can use the shopping cart to calculate the discount for any other combination of modules, power supply, and chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Cool - thanks for explaining that for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members argonaut4 Posted October 11, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2005 Thanks SC for chiming in. I've been going back to your site everyday. As soon as I complete my current project, I'll be doing some ordering. I'm addicted to solder fumes and saw dust. Phil: Will keep you posted. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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