Topic: Help me make a TOUGH upgrade decision...Please, I am so indecisive!

[Bdifr78]

Ok so I am still pondering how to complete my upgrade.  I just signed on for the deal that Trey hooked up for the KM140s and I have a tough decision to make ahead of me.  Here are my thoughts.

Option 1

Buy a opti mod V3 from whichever vendor gives me the best price.

Option 2

Buy one of the P-mod UA5s and send it to Doug to make it either a T+ mod or a W+ mod...

and...

Buy some used TLs to have LDs and selectable paterns in addition to the KM140s on the way.

I am torn.  I can't figure it out.  I have listened to all kinds of clips of the different pre amps with TLs and and I have listened to the KM140s with the V3 and UA5 but there is so much more in the equation for me to consider.

Help!  Opinions needed.  Thanks.

Joe

[Sanjay]

Well of the choices a V3, seems a waste to pay alot of money to get an already modded ua-5 remodded. Just wait for one if you really want it.  Or I say get different caps for your neumanns instead of teh TL's

[Nick Graham]

Go KM140>V3, unbelievable combo. I ran it for almost a year (that's a record for me!).

I can send you some discs that'll definitely convince you...

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

Yes, the KM140->V3 is my pick too.

I don't know anout the UA5 but you can fit the neumanns bodies, V3+bat, and JB3 into a fanny pack for those low profile situations.

[Josh]

if i were you, i'd get a V3.  that's what's next on my list.

but, having lots of toys is fun too.  

it seems when you price out a new mod and the TLs...you should only about 4-5 bills away.

just save up the loot and run the 140>ua-5 and keep borrowing different pres from your buddies.

[BC]

Go KM140>V3, unbelievable combo. I ran it for almost a year (that's a record for me!).

I would do this too, killer rig you will never really need to upgrade from unless you just want to try a new flavor.

[heath]

no brainer   v3

[Bdifr78]

So far that's no votes for buying a UA5 and upgrading it and getting TLs?

huh...

I think you are all confirming my gut feeling...

uh....umm...

uh.......

Still can't decide. I guess I have no brain

I really want some TLs cause I love thier sound...but I would want a better pre for the km140s...and I really want a V3.

I should probably buy the V3 and then just save up for some real nice LDs or run the km140s for awhile then sell and get some LDs.

See, I am really indecisive

[Busman Audio]

If you can do the Tls then get a T+mod UA5 you will not be dissapointed. check out ymsb 6-24-05 on the archive.

[plucks]

v3 baby!

it will be worth it.  Buy a figure 8 cap & then you can run MS or Blumlein if you get w figure 8s.
KM140/V3 combo is excellent

[krebsy]

There's a reason the V3 is so popular. There's also a reason you don't see too many people unloading their T+ UA-5's! Now that you have some 140's on the way, I would definitely encourage you to run them a few times before you make a decision on a set of TL's. You might find that you don't want 'em. Of course you might find yourself lusting after some U89's!!  Good luck making up your mind. We've all been there!!   

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

Joe, I would suggest that you plan on keeping the KM140>V3 combo even if you decide to go with LDs at some point.

There are going to be taping situations where you will want to be low profile in order to convince the venue to let you be up front or so that you can be upfront when it's not sanctioned.  If you only want to tape from the section or on stage, the LDs won't hold you back.  But for FOB you can't really sport the LDs all the time.  And regardless of what you think you like now, you will start doing FOB when you get those LC3 cables for the 140s and run up close a time or two. 

As much as you seem to be taping, I think you could easily justify having two pair of mics.

[Bdifr78]

Joe, I would suggest that you plan on keeping the KM140>V3 combo even if you decide to go with LDs at some point.

There are going to be taping situations where you will want to be low profile in order to convince the venue to let you be up front or so that you can be upfront when it's not sanctioned.  If you only want to tape from the section or on stage, the LDs won't hold you back.  But for FOB you can't really sport the LDs all the time.  And regardless of what you think you like now, you will start doing FOB when you get those LC3 cables for the 140s and run up close a time or two. 

As much as you seem to be taping, I think you could easily justify having two pair of mics.

Word!

[twoodruff]

m148>v3 and be done with it. Then start saving for a set of u89is

[Bdifr78]

m148>v3 and be done with it. Then start saving for a set of u89is

Why m148 in front of the V3?