Want to try the 5670 and 6386 tubes into my Tubecore 3U,
any experiences?
I read that 6386 tubes can't really mess with the calibration on previous units,
I have one of latest releases, bought this year.

5670 tubes are not expensive, but there are some many NOS choices...
Thanks for sharing!

I am still using the factory installed tubes so I will be interested to read your thoughts if you do make a change

Are you not liking the factory tubes ? Or just want to experiment ?

I love the unit so far,
just want to experiment :-)

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Got my Tubecore 3u second hand. I assume it's the stock tubes. I love this unit and have no desire to change tubes at the time.

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I know this is a dormant thread, but I would appreciate any feedback any of you tubecore owners can offer re how you use the unit, how it sounds, and types of sources you use it on.
Thanks.

I love mine.
i've used both 6N1P and 5670's in it and for me it's a bit of a toss-up.
both sound great - i stuck with the 6N1P's since it i liked it those from the get-go. I am tending to use the mix knobs set at 20 to 22 on a full mix. Let's the thing punch more. Want to hear it on something heavy? sure you do.
On this track it's the last thing on the 2-mix:

Marion | THUNDERWORM

-pete

Had it 2 years now and I will keep it till I die. I always use my 3U on the mix bus
I am also going to do more tracking with on my vocals and maybe acoustic guitar

Thanks for the post. Not really my type of music, but I can hear that punch. I even hear a smoothness and glue in that mix.
Now I want one even more.

Thanks for sharing.

I don't really see a lot of talk about IGS gear. Are they like some secret weapons?

@ anyone . Do you have any other IGS gear?

Thanks

No the Tubecore 3U Mastering Comp is the only piece I own IMO it is an outstanding value in a variable mu type comp , but agree not well known
I chose it over the Manley Vari Mu and the A Designs Nail which were the other two Mix Bus comps I was looking at.

ha...
that track above was mixed into 2 comps in series on the 2-mix:
first a Nail taking just a bit off the top and adding it's nice sparkle that it does even when not in GR, then right into the Tubecore standing on the mix pretty good... with the mix knobs dialed back a bit.

my Tubecore actually belonged to the Blasting Room originally... so if J. Livermore chimes in he could tell you more.

-p

Thanks all for responses.

i have several IGS pieces, love them all...


i flipped tubes in my 3U... its dark and thick...

Has anyone tried IGS full sized LA2A clone?

I think it's called the One Levelling Amplifier, it's a 19" rack unit and looks to be very solid and professional

I never hear anyone ever mention it here on GS.

I was considering ordering one as a step up from a Warm or Stam clone.

Actually Jason and I already talked about the 3U when I visited the studio

i have 2 of the 500 One Leveling Amp's..... they are pretty nice for tracking.

What chassis do you use them in?

Thanks

the IGS chassis.

Thanks.

Have you ever compared it to a real LA2A or LA2A clone like the STAM or Warm?

Thanks
tht

yes i have a real LA2A.... partly because i roll tubes in the LA2A easily... and it does not compare. none the less, i use the IGS on synths, or buss comps...

Thanks for the feedback.

I suspected as much.

I think I'll have to save the extra dosh and get a real LA2A otherwise I don't think the itch is going to get properly scratched!

You mean the historical unit superior.
Could you expand? Official comparison gives incredibly tight freq. response following.

no..... its all pretty clear what is what.... no need to hash it out.

The lesson is always "pretty clear" to the teacher, ,,, " it does not compare" could hardly be more ambiguous. ( one could assume from that vague statement, that you mean the IGS is so good the LA2A "does not compare " as easily as assuming the other way around. Asking for clarification is not really hashing it out.

The original IGS Level One question was about the full-size rack unit. The "does not compare" response was about the 500-series version. Maybe they're the same, maybe not.

Totally, Kev -we were already 2 in this thread to read it in the sense of IGSunit ‘[wo[n’t compare’ .
& am a v. happy user of Igor-designed gear

We could reasonably think it was in keeping with previous posting.

Have been looking to invest in my first mastering/2bus compressor for the studio and picked up a Tubecore 3U in mint condition for $1900. Build quality is superb and all the features you could ask for (SC HPF, Elma switches, big tactile knobs, wet/dry mix, nice orange meters, M/S mode, carnhill and sowter transformers, the ability to change tubes). After calibrating the meters (easy) and running mixes through it for the past few days, so far all I can say is Wow! The Tubecore is just what I was after for warming and gluing my ITB mixes. The low-end sounds solid/more focused and the mid-range is definitely beefed up. The vocals are way more present and aggressive. The mix knobs and M/S mode are golden. You can add serious width to your mix or subtly tame the side transients. It would be cool if there were 'solo' switches for mid and side channels on the Tubecore to quickly hear whats going on, but no big deal. I generally use the Brainworx BX Digital v3 for adding M/S width (Dirk is awesome), but to my ear I think the Tubecore does this better/more naturally so I'll probably only use the BX for rolling off lows on the sides now. Overall, I love what I"m hearing from the Tubecore 3U so far. Hats off to Igor @ IDS. I have some GE 5670 tubes on the way, so I'm curious to see how those sound.

Just installed some GE 5670s (5star). Noticeable improvement over the stock tubes...you can push them harder before the signal starts to break up, the lows are deeper, and there sound more open (less boxy)in the mids and highs. Happy camper.