EOI - SSL X-Rack with 16CH Summing & Master modules

[jay_f]

I am seeking expressions of interest in my SSL X Rack 16 channel summing set up. In 09/10 I bought the rack frame 2nd hand on this forum, and purchased all modules new. It consists of:

1 x SSL X- Rack Frame
1 x SSL XR- 622 Master Module
2 x SSL XR- 624 8 input modules

It is in excellent condition.

My one paragraph review / opinion is this. Fill the meters right, & you can hear that this summing setup retains seriously tight bottom end that goes way low, a super wide stereo image & rock solid centre. It adds a subtle cohesiveness to the mix, but its high headroom makes it hard to choke it. For me, this setup makes it easy to get stuff jumping out of the speakers, and you can visualize where it came from. I miss it already !

Now back to the facts. It has the usual SSL cool tricks, channel pairs for 1-4 on each 8 input module have switched inserts, with the insert sends always active for parallel processing, or sends. You can sum the stereo bus with the master insert. It has Total Recall. Each channel pair of the 8 input modules can be switched to mono so LCR panning happens in the analogue domain. The master module has a control room section built in with 3 x source selection, 2x speaker switching, monitor cut and dim.

There are 5 unfilled slots for more summing modules, or adding SSL EQ, & dynamics modules. So there is room to grow.

I have only one criticism. The summing module wiring is D-subs in non-standard (non Ta@#$%) format. Cables to suit are available, or its pretty easy to convert existing / whip up new if you’re handy with a soldering iron. So not a big deal, but definitely worth knowing.

To get some idea of what it's worth. I had a quick look on the net at new pricing excluding shipping
Turra list the AUS RRP of this config as $4986
Musiclab in QLD list their deal on this config at $4556
Vintage King in the US currently list at $4246 USD.

That's a bit of a price spread. So I am just seeking a realistic offer based on it being used, but in excellent condition.

Aus sale only. Buyer pays postage / insurance etc. Inspection & pickup encouraged in Sydney.

You can PM me here or email soundmonkeyjay (at) gmail.com