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SL-2520 -
Two versions of the SL-2520 were designed as replacement opamps for vintage
console restoration. The vintage or “red dot” version is built to match the
Huntington and Melville NY opamps from the 70’s. The clean, or “blue dot”
version, is made to sound like the newer 2520 opamps.
The original intent for making two versions was to use the colored vintage
opamps, in console mic pres, and the cleaner versions in the summing amps of
vintage consoles.
Since then, many SL-2520’s have found their way into numerous
DIY projects, EQ’s and even newer Legacy consoles. A great number of SL-2520’s
are in use everyday in major market studio consoles including Nashville and New
York.
Some customers have mixed 2 clean channels and 2 colored channels in
multiple channel mic-pre’s to take advantage of different sonic characteristics
within the same circuitry of a mic pre.
Upgrades - The SL-2520’s utilize the same circuit as the highly desirable vintage opamps
from the 70’s but with modern components. (The original transistors are no
longer manufactured) Modern transistors are generally quieter and faster than
their vintage counterparts.
Through exhaustive lab and listening tests, I was
able to match the distortion characteristics of the vintage and modern opamps to
achieve a sound that has been deemed “indistinguishable” from the originals by
vintage console owners.
“I chose Scott's amplifiers for our API console because they are
indistinguishable from the vintage originals. I also like the fact that they are
not potted, and will dissipate heat more efficiently. Scott provides our
replacement amps quickly and at a good price.”
Richard McLaurin
Sl-2520’s are purposely unpotted for better heat
dissipation and to allow
repairs if ever needed.
PRICES
Quantity |
Per Op
Amp |
Total |
Savings |
10
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$55 |
$550 |
$150 |
8 |
$57.50 |
$460 |
$100 |
6 |
$60 |
$360 |
$60 |
4 |
$62.50 |
$250 |
$30 |
2 |
$65 |
$130 |
$10 |
1 |
$70 |
$70 |
we
encourage
you to buy in pairs |
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