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Sniffing around for a new desk
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Sniffing around for a new desk
Hi all
So exactly ten years ago I bought my beloved Audiotronics 744 console on this forum. I still love her, but she is getting older and parts are getting way too hard to find. So eventually I will have to strip her working channels down into rack pres.
Anyway, in around 3 months time I will have a healthy bunch of cash, and I am starting to sniff around for a replacement console. Budget of $20K. 24 tracks min.
So folks... what's out there? Sydney preferably, but willing to transport if necessary.
So exactly ten years ago I bought my beloved Audiotronics 744 console on this forum. I still love her, but she is getting older and parts are getting way too hard to find. So eventually I will have to strip her working channels down into rack pres.
Anyway, in around 3 months time I will have a healthy bunch of cash, and I am starting to sniff around for a replacement console. Budget of $20K. 24 tracks min.
So folks... what's out there? Sydney preferably, but willing to transport if necessary.
Manning Bartlett, Studio Laughing Duck, Glenorie NSW
http://www.studiolaughingduck.com
http://www.studiolaughingduck.com
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Could I interest you in a SoundWorkshop 34C?
Needs a bit of electronic restoration, but could be just what you're looking for.
I'm in North Balgowlah. We could arrange an inspection.
Needs a bit of electronic restoration, but could be just what you're looking for.
I'm in North Balgowlah. We could arrange an inspection.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Hi Manning I have a beautiful Amek M1000 desk I'm thinking of selling. Only 16 channels, but 8 bus which can make it 24 at mixdown.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Lee Cardan is still selling his Calrec in Melbourne
https://www.facebook.com/groups/58974034601/permalink/10159360579004602
https://www.facebook.com/groups/58974034601/permalink/10159360579004602
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
I'm selling a desk .... not as functional as the others though.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Cool. That Calrec could be worth a look.
I'm not a huge fan of the SoundWorkshop... not that they are bad in any way, but just not a desk that I enjoy working with. And the Amek looks nice, but we really need at least 24 into 8.
I've got plenty of time though, because my money won't arrive until mid June at the earliest.
I'm not a huge fan of the SoundWorkshop... not that they are bad in any way, but just not a desk that I enjoy working with. And the Amek looks nice, but we really need at least 24 into 8.
I've got plenty of time though, because my money won't arrive until mid June at the earliest.
Manning Bartlett, Studio Laughing Duck, Glenorie NSW
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
In under 3 months time, we are planning on departing Sydney for good and I really don't want to take my 34C with me. What is it that makes you not interested? Maybe you should come over some day and have a good look.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Hey Manny
I have a AMEK Big Langley (28ch) I’m about to list
Feel free to message me if your interested and would like more details.
Chat soon
Sean
I have a AMEK Big Langley (28ch) I’m about to list
Feel free to message me if your interested and would like more details.

Chat soon
Sean
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
There’s a CADAC on eBay that looks pretty interesting!
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Manning wrote:Hi all
Anyway, in around 3 months time I will have a healthy bunch of cash, and I am starting to sniff around for a replacement console. Budget of $20K. 24 tracks min.
So folks... what's out there? Sydney preferably, but willing to transport if necessary.
SSL XL9000K 56 Channel. PM me if you are interested
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Regards Simon
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Is that 20k or so Simon?!
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
mylesgm wrote:Is that 20k or so Simon?!
Are you in the market?
Regards Simon
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Quite possibly at 20k
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
mylesgm wrote:Quite possibly at 20k
“$20k ono” from the seller
Regards Simon
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Well you better send me all the details then. Still got my email?
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
simonstav wrote:Manning wrote:
SSL XL9000K 56 Channel. PM me if you are interested
Is that this one?! Pics are the same..
https://reverb.com/item/27000048-ssl-xl ... t=27000048
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
mylesgm wrote:simonstav wrote:Manning wrote:
SSL XL9000K 56 Channel. PM me if you are interested
Is that this one?! Pics are the same..
https://reverb.com/item/27000048-ssl-xl ... t=27000048
That is the same photo?
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Wiz wrote:mylesgm wrote:simonstav wrote:Manning wrote:
SSL XL9000K 56 Channel. PM me if you are interested
Is that this one?! Pics are the same..
https://reverb.com/item/27000048-ssl-xl ... t=27000048
That is the same photo?
First pic is the same photo, click on it and it expands to that pic. I’m assuming Simon picked it as stock photo.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Thats for the interest and messages. Here is a picture of the actual console. At this stage the console is sold pending payment. Cheers.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Hey Manning, a little off beat but I was talking to a chap in Brisbane who has a Midas XL3 he wants to sell. Let me know if you want his details.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
I still have a DDA Q2 I bought of Gareth for a couple of grand probably close to ten years back. Everything turned to shit and I never even powered it up. I've hung on to it in the vain hope that one day I'd get to set it up and use it, but if I'm honest, that's unlikely. Plus I'm broke (thanks COVID)
In Canberra.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
that desk was mint!!
so funny... i bought it cause i wanted the three power supplies that it came with for my studio DDA.
so its been through two of us, and essentially untouched.
and i bought it from a theatre that hadnt seem to have touched it!
what a strange old, but mint/ unused board!
definitely worth a look for anyone who is looking.
so funny... i bought it cause i wanted the three power supplies that it came with for my studio DDA.
so its been through two of us, and essentially untouched.
and i bought it from a theatre that hadnt seem to have touched it!
what a strange old, but mint/ unused board!
definitely worth a look for anyone who is looking.
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
simonstav wrote:Thats for the interest and messages. Here is a picture of the actual console. At this stage the console is sold pending payment. Cheers.
I'd be interested to know where it ended up when the deal is done.
Myles Mumford
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
mylesgm wrote:simonstav wrote:Thats for the interest and messages. Here is a picture of the actual console. At this stage the console is sold pending payment. Cheers.
I'd be interested to know where it ended up when the deal is done.
That will be up to the buyer.
Regards Simon
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Hey Manning,
Will send you a PM, got a Neve 51 series that may be of interest to you.
Will send you a PM, got a Neve 51 series that may be of interest to you.
Regards Simon
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Hey Manning
I have an Amek Big Langley 32 in Sydney
Ill PM you some photos
Chat Soon
Sean
I have an Amek Big Langley 32 in Sydney
Ill PM you some photos
Chat Soon
Sean
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Re: Sniffing around for a new desk
Resurrecting this ol' thread - anyone got a 24 channel(+) console up for sale at the moment?
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