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R/E/P => Mastering Dynamics => Topic started by: Thomas W. Bethel on October 04, 2013, 06:41:54 AM

Title: Looks like another top tier manufacture has gone under
Post by: Thomas W. Bethel on October 04, 2013, 06:41:54 AM

http://www.massenburg.com/productionstatus

Title: Re: Looks like another top tier manufacture has gone under
Post by: PBM on October 13, 2013, 11:10:30 AM

Quote from: Thomas W. Bethel on October 04, 2013, 06:41:54 AM

http://www.massenburg.com/productionstatus

It's not all gloom. Read it again ...

Title: Re: Looks like another top tier manufacture has gone under
Post by: djwaudio on October 14, 2013, 12:40:46 AM

Seems harsh that there isn't enough profit in the high-end gear to keep everyone happy. Do they use some esoteric parts in the GML gear?
 

Title: Re: Looks like another top tier manufacture has gone under
Post by: Jim Williams on October 14, 2013, 11:14:07 AM

Look at the sales numbers for the real story. Most folks wanting one can find a used one for far less $$$. There are only so many that will pop several thousand for an EQ. That market has probably already been filled.

Title: Re: Looks like another top tier manufacture has gone under
Post by: djwaudio on October 14, 2013, 01:14:18 PM

Yes, I bet with other nice EQs in that league coming along, they've seen an impact.  A couple that come to mind are the SPL, Knif & Buzz. Also a lot of folks who might get a GML are building Bary Porter Net EQs.  Not to mention, Sontec is still at it. 

Title: Re: Looks like another top tier manufacture has gone under
Post by: Jim Williams on October 18, 2013, 12:17:45 PM

Quote from: djwaudio on October 14, 2013, 01:14:18 PM

Not to mention, Sontec is still at it.

Building or fixing those burned up discrete transistors that always fry?

That was one box that could have benefited from long warrantee.

Title: Re: Looks like another top tier manufacture has gone under
Post by: djwaudio on October 19, 2013, 01:28:58 AM

They are like religion, love them, curse them... Fletcher once suggested he wouldn't Pi#$ on it if it were on fire, and it's likely that it would be. 

I'm guessing there are a few people here who use them every day and they run like a top.  I never used one, but have heard them on a lot of records. 

Title: Re: Looks like another top tier manufacture has gone under
Post by: Jim Williams on October 19, 2013, 12:25:04 PM

I've seen a fair number in rooms from LA to Guadalupe. I never had a chance to use one, every time they were broken and waiting for service, parts or hope.