Greetings, all!
I'm modding an old Yamaha M1524 console and looking into trying some different output transformers on the "master bus" (routing is a tad wonky on these boards).
I'm running Flickinger style op amps so thought the holy grail HS56 transformers would be cool. Of course, that comes with a hefty price tag. I want to be careful not to sink too much into a board with a low value ceiling (relative to API, Neve, etc). So I want to explore all my options.
My questions are...
-Are the HS56 and 66 pretty much interchangeable in regards to sound and performance for my purposes?
-How close is the A57J to the HS56/66 in sound and performance?
-Any word on how the new J series stack up against the originals?
-Any word on how the Vintage Windings T56 stacks up against the HS56?
Would be grateful for any insight.
Thanks!
I'm modding an old Yamaha M1524 console and looking into trying some different output transformers on the "master bus" (routing is a tad wonky on these boards).
I'm running Flickinger style op amps so thought the holy grail HS56 transformers would be cool. Of course, that comes with a hefty price tag. I want to be careful not to sink too much into a board with a low value ceiling (relative to API, Neve, etc). So I want to explore all my options.
My questions are...
-Are the HS56 and 66 pretty much interchangeable in regards to sound and performance for my purposes?
-How close is the A57J to the HS56/66 in sound and performance?
-Any word on how the new J series stack up against the originals?
-Any word on how the Vintage Windings T56 stacks up against the HS56?
Would be grateful for any insight.
Thanks!