Middleman

jcschild


alas  mic pres, converters mics guit-fiddles are all in the subjective area.
 

So true. I had a specific goal, a tube preamp for vocals. On this day, with those mics, those were the results. Also note, we did not test any instruments and I have heard the 610 is stellar for bass guitar. So you have to take my findings in context. Additionally for the $1995 price of the 710s which are interesting but not exceptional there are so many proven better preamps for vocals that it makes sense to look at Great River, Martech, Neve Portico, Daking. These are much better choices for this purpose.
 
If I needed 4 preamps in this price range I would even look at the Focusrite Producer pack. More features and better utility preamps in my book. (Now that comment is highly opinionated) . Finally I am not the first to share my opinon on the 710d. I have read similar reviews at Gearslutz.

 

I'm happy enough with my single 710 twin finity.  I got it with an included UA2 Solo card.  I've been looking at buying a second unit but I won't buy one at street price.   I think they are a good unit that is in between my Soundcraft mixer pres and my Avalon.  I don't use them for a tubey sound and just use them transparent to 50% max.  If I want tubey, I just use my GT66 or use the Avalon.  

I'd be happy with the bundled deal they've got going.

As far as Gearslutz, there's someone to hate anything there.

Mod Bod


As far as Gearslutz, there's someone to hate anything there.

True that and also people providing opinions who have very little experience.

Middleman

Middleman

jcschild


alas  mic pres, converters mics guit-fiddles are all in the subjective area.
 

So true. I had a specific goal, a tube preamp for vocals. On this day, with those mics, those were the results. Also note, we did not test any instruments and I have heard the 610 is stellar for bass guitar. So you have to take my findings in context. Additionally for the $1995 price of the 710s which are interesting but not exceptional there are so many proven better preamps for vocals that it makes sense to look at Great River, Martech, Neve Portico, Daking. These are much better choices for this purpose.
 
If I needed 4 preamps in this price range I would even look at the Focusrite Producer pack. More features and better utility preamps in my book. (Now that comment is highly opinionated) . Finally I am not the first to share my opinon on the 710d. I have read similar reviews at Gearslutz.

hard to disagree with, i thought your comments were well laid out and very discriptive.. and i am the last guy to debate as my ears @ 51 are at this point getting really bad.. highs are nearly gone... way too much rock and roll when younger and contruction tools thru my 30's  :-)  (until i started ADK)
 
Mod Bod hit the nail on the head with GS..  
$1999 is way too high.. ask around and you may find them for 15-20% less..

jcschild

$1999 is way too high.. ask around and you may find them for 15-20% less..

Hmmmm. I wonder what that little outfit (ADK) sells them for?