From eslawson@juno.com Thu Oct 25 04:58:32 2001
Subject:Re: Dynacord DLS 223 Leslie Sim.

I used a Dynacord CLS222 for a long stint coupled with an old school CX3
and XB2. Bought it new in 1992 for $695 and used it up until it was
replaced by a Pro3T in 1998. I really liked the Dynacord. I have not
heard another electronic simulator (other than perhaps the H&K) that had
the fat warm sound generated by the CLS122. It used analog circuitry and
could actually be overdriven (but the drive did not sound as pretty as a
tube).

The CLS222 was a pro unit with stereo XLR and 1/4" outputs. I used it
for one small studio project and it was quite convincing on tape. It had
several settings to define the amount of stereo spread. I used the
"super stereo" setting, which made it very wide in the mix. The unit had
pulsing gold and green lights that would blink in time with the rotors,
whether slow or fast. Good for visual confirmation of rotor speed.

Dynacord became owned by EV at some point and I actually received good
customer service from them. On two occasions I had to ship my CLS222
back to them for maintenance after a couple of years of getting jostled
in a road case. The first time they replaced all the pots and a broken
knob at no charge, even though the 2 year warranty had expired. The
second time, they did similar work for a very nominal charge and quick
turnaround time.

I wish I had not sold mine when I got the Pro3T. The Dynacord would be a
great backup unit as it is compact (1 rack space) and sounds great, even
by today's standards. Keep an eye out for these as they were the
"industry standard" until the mid-90's and still can hold their own.

Regards,
Eric