Baba Louie
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They shipped my Metroplex module today, so, I'll be getting it in a couple of days.
I'm going to be running it into this:
https://imgur.com/a/pjILe
I'm going to be running it into this:
https://imgur.com/a/pjILe
JerEvil":mqmf0j5n said:??? You mean VH4?webrthomson":mqmf0j5n said:That Metropoulos demo is ace - we want more of those
I ordered a Syn-2, VHT, HBE and SLO - I want more but that is what I can afford at the moment - now I have to wait
Kapo_Polenton":38s2dvxg said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
I hear you. I like that it'd be warranty'd as well. I lean towards the Syn2 so I am pulling stuff out of the chassis less frequently if I am honest. Not sure what the wear rate is on these things.Kapo_Polenton":1x0lgjow said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
See I like the idea of the RM4 but seeing as I am 100% mechanically NOT savvy, modding one is not an option.CrazyNutz":1x0lgjow said:Kapo_Polenton":1x0lgjow said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
I would not dump the old MTS amps, and racks just yet. There is already 3rd party upgrades (ATM for RM100, and RM4) coming to covert them to dual channel. I'm currently looking into the cathode cap/resister switch on the new modules. We share this info the MTS forums. There is a ton of existing MTS equipment, the door is open for modders to fill the void, as long as the Syn stuff takes off.
JerEvil":g7kqfrxs said:I hear you. I like that it'd be warranty'd as well. I lean towards the Syn2 so I am pulling stuff out of the chassis less frequently if I am honest. Not sure what the wear rate is on these things.
JerEvil":g7kqfrxs said:See I like the idea of the RM4 but seeing as I am 100% mechanically NOT savvy, modding one is not an option.
JerEvil":4d1c1fks said:I hear you. I like that it'd be warranty'd as well. I lean towards the Syn2 so I am pulling stuff out of the chassis less frequently if I am honest. Not sure what the wear rate is on these things.Kapo_Polenton":4d1c1fks said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
See I like the idea of the RM4 but seeing as I am 100% mechanically NOT savvy, modding one is not an option.CrazyNutz":4d1c1fks said:Kapo_Polenton":4d1c1fks said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
I would not dump the old MTS amps, and racks just yet. There is already 3rd party upgrades (ATM for RM100, and RM4) coming to covert them to dual channel. I'm currently looking into the cathode cap/resister switch on the new modules. We share this info the MTS forums. There is a ton of existing MTS equipment, the door is open for modders to fill the void, as long as the Syn stuff takes off.
Kapo_Polenton":1xmktcjq said:JerEvil":1xmktcjq said:I hear you. I like that it'd be warranty'd as well. I lean towards the Syn2 so I am pulling stuff out of the chassis less frequently if I am honest. Not sure what the wear rate is on these things.Kapo_Polenton":1xmktcjq said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
See I like the idea of the RM4 but seeing as I am 100% mechanically NOT savvy, modding one is not an option.CrazyNutz":1xmktcjq said:Kapo_Polenton":1xmktcjq said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
I would not dump the old MTS amps, and racks just yet. There is already 3rd party upgrades (ATM for RM100, and RM4) coming to covert them to dual channel. I'm currently looking into the cathode cap/resister switch on the new modules. We share this info the MTS forums. There is a ton of existing MTS equipment, the door is open for modders to fill the void, as long as the Syn stuff takes off.
My beef is that it feels like it is next to impossible to get anything MTS that hasn't been modded the shit out of. Everyone has XYZ done to their module when in reality most of these modules benefitted from 2-3 parts being changed and sounded really good. The Lynch modules definitely still hold their own and in a lot of cases, I think sound better than some of the top modder's work. The whole point of Synergy is that you won't have to butcher the preamps as they are already designed with good caps and by the designer of the amp or a group of people from the company who know amps and circuitry well. I think the Synergy 800 and Plexi modules with input from Friedman, Egnater, and Metropoulos should probably hold up just fine. Furthermore, working on those tiny ass module PCB's is a pain in the ass regardless of what people say and also the reason so many of those modules had the pcb traces burned or were mangled.
Kapo_Polenton":2nj15ccv said:JerEvil":2nj15ccv said:I hear you. I like that it'd be warranty'd as well. I lean towards the Syn2 so I am pulling stuff out of the chassis less frequently if I am honest. Not sure what the wear rate is on these things.Kapo_Polenton":2nj15ccv said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
See I like the idea of the RM4 but seeing as I am 100% mechanically NOT savvy, modding one is not an option.CrazyNutz":2nj15ccv said:Kapo_Polenton":2nj15ccv said:Hey Jer, if you get into modular game, def go with a new Syn1 or 2 over the older stuff. Just more features in all and you will be able to make better use of the dual modules and component wise, the edge probably goes to synergy. At the price point vs the RM4's or used Randall stuff, it is a no brainer. I am gonna continue to rock my lynch box and modules until some of these start to pop in the classifieds for 250-300$. Then I will jump all over them like white on rice.
I would not dump the old MTS amps, and racks just yet. There is already 3rd party upgrades (ATM for RM100, and RM4) coming to covert them to dual channel. I'm currently looking into the cathode cap/resister switch on the new modules. We share this info the MTS forums. There is a ton of existing MTS equipment, the door is open for modders to fill the void, as long as the Syn stuff takes off.
My beef is that it feels like it is next to impossible to get anything MTS that hasn't been modded the shit out of. Everyone has XYZ done to their module when in reality most of these modules benefitted from 2-3 parts being changed and sounded really good. The Lynch modules definitely still hold their own and in a lot of cases, I think sound better than some of the top modder's work. The whole point of Synergy is that you won't have to butcher the preamps as they are already designed with good caps and by the designer of the amp or a group of people from the company who know amps and circuitry well. I think the Synergy 800 and Plexi modules with input from Friedman, Egnater, and Metropoulos should probably hold up just fine. Furthermore, working on those tiny ass module PCB's is a pain in the ass regardless of what people say and also the reason so many of those modules had the pcb traces burned or were mangled.
Kapo_Polenton":1ls0yvvn said:My beef is that it feels like it is next to impossible to get anything MTS that hasn't been modded the shit out of. Everyone has XYZ done to their module when in reality most of these modules benefitted from 2-3 parts being changed and sounded really good. The Lynch modules definitely still hold their own and in a lot of cases, I think sound better than some of the top modder's work. The whole point of Synergy is that you won't have to butcher the preamps as they are already designed with good caps and by the designer of the amp or a group of people from the company who know amps and circuitry well. I think the Synergy 800 and Plexi modules with input from Friedman, Egnater, and Metropoulos should probably hold up just fine. Furthermore, working on those tiny ass module PCB's is a pain in the ass regardless of what people say and also the reason so many of those modules had the pcb traces burned or were mangled.
Baba Louie":2004esum said:I think I got the first one. The serial numbers end in 001.
Baba Louie":2oi4bqpr said:^^ I guess they're just trying to protect their ideas, their "secrets", with the goop, but, it does make it really hard if you wanted to do further modifications, or, even repairs.
I got my Metroplex module the other day. It's outstanding. It sounds way better than my Duoplex, although, I like the control you have on the Duoplex, with the hi and low input knobs (replicating a classic 4 holer.) I love all of my modded modules, by both Rob and Anthony, but, this Metroplex just kicks ass. I have a JF JFM (JTM module), and, it is definitely a different sound than the Metroplex, as, it should be, because they are based off of 2 different amps.
My JTM module is staying in my chassis, but, I'm giving my Duoplex to a friend of mine, to try it out. If he likes it, I'll sell it to him.
But, the Metroplex is my Plexi module now.
I think I got the first one. The serial numbers end in 001.
Kapo_Polenton":2b5pws5w said:I guess it was a way to protect his intellectual property
CrazyNutz":3ha7g6ky said:Kapo_Polenton":3ha7g6ky said:I guess it was a way to protect his intellectual property
Sorry but this made me chuckle a bit Considering, he was using other peoples intellectual property to mod the modules in the first place. The goop is covering up a circuit taken from another amp for the most part.
Not trying to dog on him for using other peoples circuits, everyone does this even the big guy's (and this is how amps evolve), however gooping over it, now that is just silly. Anyone intent on knowing what is under the goop, can figure it out, just more of a nuisance really.
Kapo_Polenton":wl0xodlq said:Honestly, if you want to go that route, everyone has borrowed from everyone.
Kapo_Polenton":wl0xodlq said:but technically you are wrong because he can't rework the entire board, he has to find a way to work around the traces given.