Topic: Aerco MP-2 Information > $750 new & 1 Month Lead Time

[thegreatgumbino]

I'm interested in hearing how the Aerco > 722 sounds as well.  I didn't want to let that thing go, but had to in order to fund the 722 purchase.  Hopefully, I can scrape together the cash to pick up a new one from Jerry in the future. 

[thegreatgumbino]

Anyone run Aerco > 722?  Thoughts?

[musicsherlock]

ran 482's>AERCO>722 once and it was REAL boomy...it may be sacrilidge around these parts, but if you ask me 480's>722 sound just fine...

[spyder9]

I noticed the boominess too.  But I think that's why I like it so much.  The soundstage on the Aerco is just absolutely stunning.  Can't wait for that puppy to hit my doorstep.    

[Freelunch]

I've been trying to figure out how much I like the aerco under different circumstances..

It is not shy on the bottom end but I wouldn't call it bloated or boomy. It seems fairly accurate down there though definitely not as sanitary and tight as the v3. I haven't run it in a muddy room.  It doesn't seem to have the crispness of the v3.  The soundstage is excellent.  A lot depends on the source material and what you like.  At this point I'm inclined to use it mostly in good rooms and up close. In general it sounds very natural.

I have been running it behind the MG's and once with the mk4's. The mk4 source is tough to eval because it was the first time I've run cards at the venue and almost never go there.

[spyder9]

I ran it in Madison Square Garden a few months back.  Its about as muddy a room as your gonna get.  I was really pleased by the results.  Especially with being in the back of the room. 

[musicsherlock]

I would never doubt the great Spyder9...but I find the Garden to be one of the most enjoyable venues of it's size...

[spyder9]

Aerco arrived just in time for Xmas Jam.    Gave it a soundcheck on my home stereo and I have to say I am quit impressed with the Aerco.  Major kudos to Jerry... and especially Christian for hooking me up with this Pre. 

The sound stage on this puppy is very deep and wide.  My overall rig footprint shrunk 2/3 of its current size (Tascam HD-P2) too.  Can't wait to give it run this Saturday night.  I'll report back with my thoughts after the weekend.  I'll be running AKG 480 > Aerco MP2 > Edirol R09.

[Freelunch]

At last!

Does your aerco have the second output, the 1/8"?  I did an aerco > 722 recording a while back and ran the r09 out of the 1/8.  Haven't compared it yet..

[spyder9]

At last!

Does your aerco have the second output, the 1/8"?  I did an aerco > 722 recording a while back and ran the r09 out of the 1/8.  Haven't compared it yet..

Nope.  The mini jack was eliminated for this custom job.  Instead of having separate step-gain knobs for each channel, Christian had Jerry make the left knob the step gain for both channels and the right knob be a balance control (trim levels) for both channels.  Real slick stuff.  I don't even have to fiddle with the R09 to get the levels right.  Just use the Aerco.     

Jerry said the mini jack was intended for headphone/earphones.  He said go RCA out for the best results.

[joekar]

Sweet......now your making me want to sell my MixPre and order an Aerco ( like I should have done in the first place )......
Best of luck with the new toy......I'm calling first dibs ....so drop me a PM when you get tired of it and want to sell it  ......but I doubt it will be any time soon 
Peace,
jk

[spyder9]

Sweet......now your making me want to sell my MixPre and order an Aerco ( like I should have done in the first place )......
Best of luck with the new toy......I'm calling first dibs ....so drop me a PM when you get tired of it and want to sell it  ......but I doubt it will be any time soon 
Peace,
jk

 

[Lil' Kim Jong-Il]

How are you powering the aerco?  are you using the internal batteries or does it have a connector for an external pack?

[spyder9]

Internally, it takes three 9V alkalines which will power the unit for 10 hours (per Jerry's tests).  It also has an AC jack on the left side for connecting an external 9V Lithium, NIMH RC battery pack, etc.  With a Walmart 9V Lithium, I bet it powers the Aerco for hours.

The back of the unit has a switch.  Left is for running on the external power source, and the Right is for running on the internal Alkalines.

[joekar]

 

jk