Spanspek

Well, it seems that my audio stash has attracted a bit of attention. I've had two people enquiring about the Pye limiter. Aside from certain models favoured by the likes of Eddie Kramer and Michael Brauer, it seems that any Pye is a tasty prospect.

Well, what am I going to do with it? Get it restored? That was the plan, but I got an offer that seemed too good to refuse: a swap with a Urei 1176.

Initially I refused. I don't have a studio and have no plans to open one, so what was I going to do with an 1176? I'd be swapping one bit of kit that shouldn't be moved around with another bit of kit that shouldn't be moved around. All my colleagues said I was mad. And maybe I was, but it seemed to make sense. Considering what I paid for the thing, it seemed somewhat excessive.

Well, after lending it to the person who made the offer, I find he wants it even more, so I have relented. I have also tailored the deal to gain a strategic advantage. I might have made more from the deal but that's not so important to me.

Just today, another enquiry has come in from someone else. Thanks for your interest, but the deal is done.