Calling these "clones" would be quite a stretch of the imagination. I would NOT suggest the Vintech stuff if you want a true clone. Avedis - This guy is nuts about anything Neve, a gifted designer, and could be trusted to emulate that sound with his designs. ![]() GTQ2 owners, many of them top engineers, love these things. He states clearly that he's not looking to nail the classic Neve sound, but take it a step further. ![]() Aurora GTQ2 - Tanner's evolution of the Neve design. They will sound nearly identical to original Neves, with the exception of their "newness" which gives them a little more top end, just as Neves have when they're new. Brent Averill - his clones are used as replacements for actual Neve modules in Neve consoles. A shade above $4k, depending on who racks it for you. Neve 1073 reissue - these will sound the most legit, because they ARE legit. It has been discussed here a bit already, but one very important plug, offered by the same Geoff Tanner who was mentioned above, says that the 7th Circle N72 is the only clone which "got it right." Quite a plug from an ex Neve guy. Build it yourself or have them do it, or a 3rd party. You buy the rack, then as many modules as you want. It's one of the better-sounding clones at any price, and it just happens to be one of the less expensive of any options. ![]() ![]() Look into this modular, expandable option.
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