Avalon U5

[acorec]

I got this unit for $399 at GC last night. I have not tried it yet, but any users out there? How does the unit sound? Does it make a big difference (especially for bass)?



Thanks

 

[fenix]

I've used it. The low end on it is solid as hell. I think I still prefer my countryman DI though.

 

[DeadPoet]

It's no good. Sell it to me.

I want a U5 but they cost about €600 (=*1.1=$660) over here in Europe... and that's just not fair


Herwig

 

[Middleman]

You animal. Good buy.

It kills me sometimes when I go in GC and some gem like that is sitting there.

I scored a Soundcraft Live 8 track mixer for $75 bucks awhile back in perfect working condition.

 

[Teacher]

WTF? does GC have a credit card? cuz the sam ash cats NEVER wanna hit me with a deal with esoteric gear...they have a pure path channel strip sitting at closeout for like 3- 4 months! seeing ruperts sig on gear is like the first time seeing fake breasts and not knowing its fake

 

[DJL]

The U5 kick ass on bass.

 

[Henri Devill]

Good price! ......




Don

 

[Richard Monroe]

I use an Avalon AD2022, which I believe has the same DI circuitry as your U5, and it kicks ass as a bass DI. It's also good for a bunch of other DI applications. I use it with the Fishman Prefix Plus in my Taylor, and also with my wife's harp, using an old fashioned Barcus Berry transducer.-Richie

 

[acorec]

You animal. Good buy.

It kills me sometimes when I go in GC and some gem like that is sitting there.

I scored a Soundcraft Live 8 track mixer for $75 bucks awhile back in perfect working condition.

I was not really looking for this unit. But, it had been sitting in the box for 2 years. It is dated in 2001. I was having fun with the salesguy and said I wanted the U5 and was quoted $399 at one time. I do this when I am bored. The guy looked in the computer and came up with $421. I told him I was interested in it at $399. He did the "I have to talk to the manager" thing and gave it to me for $399. I really don't know if I will keep it. Mt studio is down because my new Allen & Heath mixer is on it's way. So, I asked here if the unit is good sounding. I guess if it makes the bass really awesome, I will keep it. If people get less serious about dealing with GC and have fun with the salespeople, they can get great prices. I do it all the time because I am prepared to walk away. When I buy, I buy and they know it.