FS / Trade Sansamp RPM for RBI

[mattprestler]

Got a tech21 Sansamp RPM preamp with the power cable. In great shape, does not have the original box or instructions. Looking for an RBI instead. If ya want to trade I'm located In Toledo Ohio (43609 for shipping estimates) or i can sell outright for $225 shipped.

[Deepwoods]

Pics?

[mattprestler]

And some pics. Very very minimal rack rash.

[jgroh]

PM'd

[mattprestler]

Bump, any chance of a trade before I sell it?

[BassManMike73]

You own an rbi as well right? How would you compare the tone between the two? I'm still on the fence about trading with you.

[shadowmac]

I bought a RPM and a RBI (along with 3 other preamps) when I did my preamp auditioning. I A/B-ed these particular two preamps against one another for a couple of hours. I preferred the RPM to the RBI by far. If I recall correctly, I found the tones of each to be relatively aggressive with a slightly warmer tone going to the RPM; for my purposes, the RPM was more tweakable and had a more full yet clear bottom end.

Neither was my first choice so I sold them both, but the RPM was my second; I have often considered picking up another RPM to have in my arsenal.

Originally Posted by BassManMike73

You own an rbi as well right? How would you compare the tone between the two? I'm still on the fence about trading with you.

[mattprestler]

Originally Posted by BassManMike73

You own an rbi as well right? How would you compare the tone between the two? I'm still on the fence about trading with you.

Pretty much what shadow Mac said, a much fuller bottom end on the RPM, although I prefer the RBI for my particular tone. The RBI is laid out like a traditional tube amp EQ-wise with a bright gain structure. Where the RPM has more of a modern bass amp feel, and along with the fuller sound the gain structure is is not as bright or aggressive IMO. Check out some YouTube clips maybe you can get a little bit better idea of the differences.

[mattprestler]

Would much rather trade than sell at the moment!

[parsons]

I may be willing to let one of mine go. Pm me some details on your address so I can calculate shipping.

[mattprestler]

Bump

[mattprestler]

Bump

[mattprestler]

Closing this one down, decided to keep the rpm in my rack after all. Thank you for the interest everyone!