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I did, and I loved the Retro. It made it to the final configuration of my 500 series rack. I will post links here.

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I started with the Mercury 666 and loved it. Then, I had the opportunity to buy the 66. I was hoping I wouldn't like it due to the cost, but it sounded even better than the 666, so I can relate to your post. 😁

@@ManCaveStudio Thanks for sharing. If I had this Mercury 66 leveling amplifier, I would record every single track or at least reamp every track through it. I have an original, vintage 1064 Neve Mic pre-EQ unit that was taken off of Neve console. That damn thing sounds so good, I run every single instrument or track through it. It instantly sounds like a record. I can only imagine what a tandem combo of this Neve with the mercury 66 would sound like! I was saving my pennies for the curve bender but now I’m thinking I should just get the 66 for now. I love your demos by the way. Great playing! The first video I saw was you comparing all those pres and compressors in the 500 series. The reason I came across you is because I was looking into the 500pre to add tube color. I was also thinking about cool audio stuff, too. But now the OCD is in full swing and Mercury is the planet for me. I went to their site and see they make all Kinda of stuff. I’m surprised I don’t see More talk About their stuff on gearslutz. It’s probable too expensive so few have the experience. Anyway, I rambled enough. Thanks again!

@@onethousandtwonortheast8848 I don’t mind the rambling 😊 One thing to note, when I decided to purchase the 66, I did some research on the different versions. I learned the first batches were all hand-wired point to point. As I was looking for one to buy, I found a very low serial number point-to-point model and purchased that. The 500 series sounds amazing considering how much tech they jam into the small casing, however the 40lb 10 tube Mercury 66 is on a different planet. After I heard it, it was game over for me. The Neve compliments it well. Both the Neve and Mercury add a nice weight to the sound which in my book is perfect for bass. I envy that Neve you have. I want to purchase a Mercury EQ at some point. I've heard many good things about them, as for the 500 series. The sound vs portability is hard to beat.

@ I agree with you that that Mercury 66 you have is definitely on a different planet. It makes everything else sound unprofessional. So in your opinion, some of the EQ units that Mercury makes for the 500 series, those are worth testing out? Are they tube based?

Likewise, my friend!

I've never had the Neve 511, so I can comment on that; however, the Great River is an excellent pre-amp. Now, Comparing the Great River to the BAE (Neve) 1023L, I prefer the versatile BAE. I've tried the LA2A, which was a bit slow. I would say the IGS Audio One LA would be your best choice in the LA2A 500 series camp. In my use, the IGS didn't make the cut. But take that with a grain of salt since I am not a fan of the LA2A.

@@ManCaveStudio thx

Thank you :)