FS/FT: Alan Smart C1

[Sammas]

In good nick! It has had its switch caps replaced with new ones fresh from Al Smart (what a lovely bloke). In great working order. The front panel has a few marks on it, but I think they will rub off.

I am chasing $1650 or a trade for another nice stereo (non SSL variety) compressor... additional cash can be added from my end. API 2500? STC-8? Etc, etc, etc...

I'll get photos up asap.

[toddd]

avalon vt-747?

[rick]

you probably dont realise it yet but you really want to keep your alan smart c1
it is THE ssl type compresser


and if you can find a better compresser .. buy it as well

i dont think anything on your list is worth traded up to

[Sammas]

I fear you are probably right, Rick!

Have you ever peered inside a C1? I seem to remember a studio name being etched as part of the PCB design. I know it bared the year "1988". It is probably a question for Alan himself, but is this just a standard PCB/design date sample or were they actually made one by one as custom orders?

[rick]

Should say
Engine room on it

The clones that came out over the years are kinda right
But i have been using a c1 since they appeared
Its a no brainer thing
It is the ssl sound
I reckon the newer stuff missed the point

[gregwalker]

PM'd you.

[gregwalker]

Hi Nath,

PM'd you on saturday - no reply. Got $1600 here for your C1 if you want it.

cheers,
greg

[Sammas]

Hey Greg,

Sorry about the delay! Unfortunately there is a bit of a line forming. I've shot you a PM.

- Nath.