The RNC yields clean, airy compression with few artifacts and little high-end loss, even at massive gain reduction! The amazing performance is why-even after almost 20 years-many professionals are calling the RNC one of the best sounding compressors for under $2000. The other provides near-invisible signal compression for sensitive material where compression artifacts are less desirable (like natural vocals, acoustic guitar or the program bus). One allows the RNC to be used for special effects, like snappy snares or popping basses. More Info from FMR Audio: The RNC provides two modes of operation. Not noticeable from normal use distance, does not affect operation.
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One knob cap had a hairline crack that has been repaired with superglue, see photo (knob cap on right has repaired crack along the pointer line). The Stereo ST will probably go up in the emporium, but really, both are outstanding amps.TWO FMR RNC stereo compressors AND One Funk Logic NCC-1701 Rack Panel, fits both units in one rack space.Įxcellent working condition. For me, I’m going to stick with the Master 20- the low end really makes a difference with my baritone, and I like having the master volume there. I genuinely don’t think you could go wrong with either one. Both are loud, the Master 20 is quite a bit louder!
It’s more controlled, and very much feels like the big brother of the Stereo ST. The Master 20 has a larger bottom end, and is more evenly balanced throughout the spectrum, but still has plenty of mids. Both of them sound huge in the room with the swart stereo cab. It’s highly touch sensitive- if you are a player that uses your volume knob, the Stereo ST really performs well with that. They’re both fantastic amps- the Stereo ST is about what you’d expect from a single ended amp- really harmonically rich, slightly more “splattery” kind of distortion character, more mid focused. Reverb and trem on each is very similar, very spacey, and yea, it’s only on one side on each amp, but it sounds great- having it on just the one side doesn’t detract from it at all. Both of these amps punch harder than you would think- the Master 20 is freaking loud! I mean, the Stereo ST is as well, but the M20 really pushes air. The Master 20 is really an interesting amp- not nearly as much gain on tap as my SST 30, and you’ve got to get it really going before you start breaking up into real drive. Just different flavors, and on both amps, the switches are really useful for dialing in different guitars. The Master 20 is a little more balanced across the spectrum- I play a baritone guitar quite a bit, and the difference in the bass was immediately noticeable- the Master 20 has a more firm bottom end, for sure, and I found the three was switch on the Master 20 a little more usable than the two way on the Stereo ST, but that’s just like, my opinion. It’s got a strong midrange presence that is a little hard to get away from, but to me, that’s kinda what these amps are all about- the midrange. Both are excellent amps, truly, but they are different! The Stereo ST (two 5 watt amps) feels more raucous, and maybe a little gainier. So I’ve spent some time with both amps, the Stereo ST and the Stereo Master 20. I play psychedelic/classic rock and blues mostly, so a lot of fuzzes, delays, and univibe effects will be used.
I do that with my current amps now ( which run on two 6V6’s), and it’s so convenient. I also like the fact that the Swart amps are cathode biased and you can swap out tubes as you like.
The Maggie is incredible, but it’s way pricey. I know the trem is on both, but will the reverb effect on the swart be rich sounding enough only coming from one side? This is where I’m struggling.
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My question is, isn’t the reverb only active on one of the channels on the Stereo Master 20? I feel like I’m going to be missing the full effect of the reverb I’m used to if it’s only on one of the amps. It’s really cool sounding, but not stereo. I’m currently running two of my At Mars Specialists in parallel with an MXR Tremolo that employs a pan setting between both amps. I’m using a Strymon Flint on my current amps, which is great, but it’s not true verb. For starters, I miss real tube spring reverb and tube tremolo as I am a reverb junkie. I have had a few 5E3 amps for about 10 years now that are great, but I’m looking to try something new. Ok, so I, too have stumbled across the Swart Stereo Master 20 and really like what I’m learning about it.
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