Should I buy that aphex USB 500 series box?

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Should I buy that aphex USB 500 series box?

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I really want it.

Still $299
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y u do dis? Guys...stop talking about this, I can't spend any more money right now! :lol:
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I hate you. It's $850 on this side of the pond. :lol:
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it's gone
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Yep,

Just called my guy. Waited one day too long.

Oh well. :(
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looks like Alto may have one , email them . I got my Ocean Audio pre from them . Good store but check first .
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fretless wrote:looks like Alto may have one , email them . I got my Ocean Audio pre from them . Good store but check first .


Dude,
I got one!!

Thanks for the headsup!
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Enjoy Bro! Those two headphone amps are incredibly hefty, use caution past noon on the dial...
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trimix wrote:Enjoy Bro! Those two headphone amps are incredibly hefty, use caution past noon on the dial...


That's good to hear. I just bought a pair of ATH-M50X's. :rawk: :rawk:
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sweet!
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Mine showed up today! So well built. It's a shame they're done pursuing this.

Found out the xlr ins will do line level from my warm preamps!
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BroSlinger wrote:Mine showed up today! So well built. It's a shame they're done pursuing this.

Found out the xlr ins will do line level from my warm preamps!


Nice! Kind of regretting NOT doing it...
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They're still out there on eBay and reverb.
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BroSlinger wrote:Mine showed up today! So well built. It's a shame they're done pursuing this.

Found out the xlr ins will do line level from my warm preamps!


You have any 500 series crap to test it out?

Record some comparison clips!!! There are still some on Reverb...seriously contemplating...tho I REALLY shouldn't spend any more money...
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BroSlinger wrote:Mine showed up today! So well built. It's a shame they're done pursuing this.

Found out the xlr ins will do line level from my warm preamps!



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Give us a photo bud :love:
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I'll show you mine if...

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I should have bought one of these when I had the chance.
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Yes, you should have. They are gone everywhere.
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Sex Panther wrote:I should have bought one of these when I had the chance.


Those Fredenstein Bento6 boxes are $300. :) No A/D conversion though.
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trimix wrote:I'll show you mine if...

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That's sexy :love: :love:
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Patience and persistence pays off.

Just spotted the demo model on Sweetwater for $269. Only 1...nabbed it! :lol:
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