From markzyla@northshoremarketing.com Fri Sep 06 11:14:26 2002
Subject:Re: Speakeasy preamps - which one?

I have a Nord Electro as well and I own the stereo rack Speakeasy. I would
recommend this model for a few reasons. First, even though the Speakeasy
floor version is a great piece, it takes up a lot of real estate on the
floor. Havin the rack version makes things a lot simpler for setup and
teardowns, not to mention a much cleaner look. Having the stereo version is
a perfect interface with your Electro. The Electro sounds AMAZING through
the Speakeasy. The Leslie simulation running in stereo through the
Speakeasy is convincing enough that you may even leave you Motion Sound unit
at home, unless you need the straight channels. I was so impressed with the
Electro/Speakeasy combination that I sold my Pro 3T and will do a lot of
gigs using that combo for my organ stuff. I also own a Leslie 45, which I
connect to the Speakeasy with the optional Leslie connect I had Steve
intall. Suffice to say, that setup is the real deal to my ears. On more
retro type music gigs I do, I will use my Dyno Rhodes running into the
Speakeasy preamp. The result is nothing short of Nirvana. The downside to
this setup is that my bandmates start getting used to such a great sound
that they start insisting that I carry my Rhodes around all the time.

Go with the stereo rack version. It's more money, but it's certainly worth
the extra cash.

Mark
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