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Does anyone have any impressions about the Aphex Sound Exciter ?

I would like to use this as a graphic equalizer (kind of) between my phono preamp and main amp and I wondered if anyone has any experience with it.  I know it is a pro gear but hey, why not ?

Basically I want to get that hi dynamic range and punch from my vinyl as I get from the CDs.

I considered an equalizer but there are hardly any new ones being made and the extremely few that are made are extremely expensive.

So, any real experiences with this device ?  Sound engineers welcome to answer of course...

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bdp24
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The piece of gear used in studios in the 1970’s (primarily on vocals) was named the Aphex Aural Exciter. Is that was is being referred to here? It was a harmonic distortion generator, used by Peter Asher on the Linda Ronstadt albums he produced.

Believe it or not, Nelson Pass is currently offering a similar device! Watch the You Tube video from The Burning Amp Festival to hear him discuss it.

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cakyol OP
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Yes, that is the device I am referring to. It still seems to be actively used in recording studios. I know it is a recording professional's tool but I wanted to know if anyone actually has used it in a home setting.

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Why would anyone want to use a "harmonic distortion generator" in the audio chain? Is it for special effects?
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A reasonable question, @kalali. For the answer, watch the video from the Burning Amp Festival in San Francisco from a couple of years ago (available on You Tube), in which Nelson Pass explains why.
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