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DYNACORD SRS-56 RARE ANALOGUE DELAY & BUCKET BRIGADE REVERB STEREO VINTAGE VRS23
Estimated price for orientation: 500 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Hello! Welcome to the sale of my super-rare Dynacord SRS 56 analogue delay/reverb.This unit is like their famed VRS 23 model but MORE. It is a late 70s/early 80s analogue delay and reverb BUT unlike most combo units from around the same era, rather than being a spring reverb, the reverb uses the bucket brigade technology! I think this unit has 10 of the BBD chips in it to achieve this. I don't think there were any other units that did BB reverb, other than maybe a couple of guitar pedals. It also has modulation, so you can get some tasty chorused, modulated delays.
As well as the standard delay and 2x reverb section it has a dual section that has two delay lines, each with their own controls. You can either run the 2 lines parallel or in series and in stereo if you use the left/right in/outs (the signals are merged when used in mono). The two delays/reverbs can be mucked about even more using the X-REGEN knob that seems to give a more intense feedback, I'm assuming by feeding the delays of one line into the other or whatever. This unit also SELF-OSCILLATES, so you can get those crazy sounds that analogue delays are loved for.As you can see from the photos, the unit is in fantastic cosmetic condition for it's age. The face-plate looks almost new! There are the usual few scratches on top, but that's about it.Functionally, as far as I can tell, it is also exactly as it should be. When using the stereo inputs/outputs, the signal gets a little noisey if you push the Return knobs too far, but this is to be expected with a unit of this age and, with a re-cap, I'm sure it would be ultra-quiet. However, in it's current state it is more than perfectly usable and I only mention it out of full disclosure. Vinatge equipment = a little bit of noise, right?
I have just this hour recorded a video to show it working. Please excuse the phone-recorded sound quality - it doesn't quite capture the beauty of the delays and reverbs achievable!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chwz8NOTukEThese units are quite rare and excellent option if you want quality analogue BBD delay and reverb in your studio or guitar rig. I'm only selling as I am down-sizing my set-up somewhat and, being on an all analogue kick at the moment, I decided that I want to go even further back into the technological past and use only tape delay. I am also building a DIY plate reverb!!!Pick up from Margate, Kent is prefered, due to the vertical PCBs which you can see in the photos, and general fragility of vintage equipment. However, I am happy to post at your behest and it'll be well protected for such (on your say so, I could stuff some material or other to bolster those PCBs a bit?) but it will done so at your own risk. WIll consider sending abroad but message first for a quote and to discuss!This is a private sale of a vintage item in the condition described. No warranty is implied or given.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Hello! Welcome to the sale of my super-rare Dynacord SRS 56 analogue delay/reverb.This unit is like their famed VRS 23 model but MORE. It is a late 70s/early 80s analogue delay and reverb BUT unlike most combo units from around the same era, rather than being a spring reverb, the reverb uses the bucket brigade technology! I think this unit has 10 of the BBD chips in it to achieve this. I don't think there were any other units that did BB reverb, other than maybe a couple of guitar pedals. It also has modulation, so you can get some tasty chorused, modulated delays.
As well as the standard delay and 2x reverb section it has a dual section that has two delay lines, each with their own controls. You can either run the 2 lines parallel or in series and in stereo if you use the left/right in/outs (the signals are merged when used in mono). The two delays/reverbs can be mucked about even more using the X-REGEN knob that seems to give a more intense feedback, I'm assuming by feeding the delays of one line into the other or whatever. This unit also SELF-OSCILLATES, so you can get those crazy sounds that analogue delays are loved for.As you can see from the photos, the unit is in fantastic cosmetic condition for it's age. The face-plate looks almost new! There are the usual few scratches on top, but that's about it.Functionally, as far as I can tell, it is also exactly as it should be. When using the stereo inputs/outputs, the signal gets a little noisey if you push the Return knobs too far, but this is to be expected with a unit of this age and, with a re-cap, I'm sure it would be ultra-quiet. However, in it's current state it is more than perfectly usable and I only mention it out of full disclosure. Vinatge equipment = a little bit of noise, right?
I have just this hour recorded a video to show it working. Please excuse the phone-recorded sound quality - it doesn't quite capture the beauty of the delays and reverbs achievable!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chwz8NOTukEThese units are quite rare and excellent option if you want quality analogue BBD delay and reverb in your studio or guitar rig. I'm only selling as I am down-sizing my set-up somewhat and, being on an all analogue kick at the moment, I decided that I want to go even further back into the technological past and use only tape delay. I am also building a DIY plate reverb!!!Pick up from Margate, Kent is prefered, due to the vertical PCBs which you can see in the photos, and general fragility of vintage equipment. However, I am happy to post at your behest and it'll be well protected for such (on your say so, I could stuff some material or other to bolster those PCBs a bit?) but it will done so at your own risk. WIll consider sending abroad but message first for a quote and to discuss!This is a private sale of a vintage item in the condition described. No warranty is implied or given.
As well as the standard delay and 2x reverb section it has a dual section that has two delay lines, each with their own controls. You can either run the 2 lines parallel or in series and in stereo if you use the left/right in/outs (the signals are merged when used in mono). The two delays/reverbs can be mucked about even more using the X-REGEN knob that seems to give a more intense feedback, I'm assuming by feeding the delays of one line into the other or whatever. This unit also SELF-OSCILLATES, so you can get those crazy sounds that analogue delays are loved for.As you can see from the photos, the unit is in fantastic cosmetic condition for it's age. The face-plate looks almost new! There are the usual few scratches on top, but that's about it.Functionally, as far as I can tell, it is also exactly as it should be. When using the stereo inputs/outputs, the signal gets a little noisey if you push the Return knobs too far, but this is to be expected with a unit of this age and, with a re-cap, I'm sure it would be ultra-quiet. However, in it's current state it is more than perfectly usable and I only mention it out of full disclosure. Vinatge equipment = a little bit of noise, right?
I have just this hour recorded a video to show it working. Please excuse the phone-recorded sound quality - it doesn't quite capture the beauty of the delays and reverbs achievable!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chwz8NOTukEThese units are quite rare and excellent option if you want quality analogue BBD delay and reverb in your studio or guitar rig. I'm only selling as I am down-sizing my set-up somewhat and, being on an all analogue kick at the moment, I decided that I want to go even further back into the technological past and use only tape delay. I am also building a DIY plate reverb!!!Pick up from Margate, Kent is prefered, due to the vertical PCBs which you can see in the photos, and general fragility of vintage equipment. However, I am happy to post at your behest and it'll be well protected for such (on your say so, I could stuff some material or other to bolster those PCBs a bit?) but it will done so at your own risk. WIll consider sending abroad but message first for a quote and to discuss!This is a private sale of a vintage item in the condition described. No warranty is implied or given.