FMR Audio and Sweetwater...

[Geno_xl]

Anyone know why Sweetwater doesn't sell FMR products?

I wonder if they will be able to get a RNP for me. I emailed them and I'm waiting on a response. The last time I couldn't find something on their website they were able to get it in for me though.

[aitikin]

I'm pretty certain they will not be able to get you any FMR products. I do not know why, but they do not carry any of them, just like they don't carry any Behringer gear (no, I'm not comparing them to Behringer), or Neve.

[Geno_xl]

nope, they can't.

I'll probably just buy it from the company then, just trying to be loyal to Sweetwater.

Unless anyone has any recommendations for a preamp that sweetwater actually sells...

[JeffBarnett]

I've got plenty of recommendations. What sort of preamp are you looking for, specifically? Or, to put it another way, what is it that you like about the RNP?

[Geno_xl]

Well it just seems to get really high reviews for such a cheap preamp.

I really haven't even heard it myself (or any decent pre for that matter). Things I did like about it was that it's 2 channels, in my price range (about $500), it has great reviews, it apparently is sort of transparent (not too colored so I can use it to stack multiple tracks), and made in the USA.

Not that a preamp has to hit on all of those points but I thought it sounded good.

My sales person recommended the True Systems Solo. I haven't been able to find alot of information about it though. Plus it's one channel for the same price.

[aitikin]

Well, there's some great transparent pres out there. If you were planning on upgrading later, and had a way to save up another 3-400 you could get 4 channels now that are pretty transparent and really good quality with a Sytek MPX-4Aii (http://www.sytek-audio-systems.com/products/preamps/mpx4/). They're very clean pres and I haven't heard from anyone who doesn't like them. The Burr-brown op-amps are a nice option too. Keep in mind, buying used will save you a lot of money on things.

[Geno_xl]

thanks, I'll check em out. I'm not opposed to saving up some cash for a decent pre. I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather buy decent stuff now than have to upgrade in a year. I don't like wasting money...

and I'm not opposed to buying used. I just thought I would be a good american and try to put some of my economic stimulus check back into the economy.:banana: