Amek 9098? Smart C2? Distressor?

[LSD-Studio]

actually I'm looking for a Smart C2,
they used to be on GS for 1900-2000$ all the time, now that I have got the money I am not able to find one!

so I'm searching for alternative ways to spend my money in the U.S.....

I thought about getting the Amek 9098 Pre/EQ (anyone know these?) plus a distressor to have another awesome channelstrip.

you can never have enough preamps! On the other Hand I'd really like to have a nice buscomp.........a distressor wouldn#t hurt either though....

I wanna spend money and can't find what I really want....HELP!


so if you had like 2000$ to spend, what would you get?

 

[izzyrock]

Get the API2500 stereo compressor, it seriously kicks some ass

 

[LSD-Studio]

Get the API2500 stereo compressor, it seriously kicks some ass

looking for that one as well
I'm using the waves version now, but would like to have the hardware as well....got one for sale?

 

[RKelly]

The 9098 is a great Pre/EQ.

I'm also a big fan of the Daking Pre/EQ channel strip.

If you're looking for an SSL-esque compressor take a look at the Chameleon Labs 7720. It's a bit 'cleaner' than the C2 or G+ but has a really nice tone and works great on drum sub groups. Cheap too.

Look into a Fatso if you don't need the variable attack/release times. Awesome for thickening just about anything up.