Originally Posted by
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Afaik Mastersounds is former Allen & Heath employees (and Playdifferently too)
I can't vouch for the newer Formula Sound mixers because I've never played on one but I have a mid/late 90's PM-90 and it's great. DanielS in here knows more about the vintage models as he owns a PM-80 iirc and a rare FS broadcast console with 100mm faders.
I've seen 2nd hand PM-80/90's go for around 500 on Ebay. The FSM/FF line of mixers can't be all that bad seeing they're affiliated with Funktion One but they sure have a hefty price tag.
As for a refurbished Bozak I suggest you ask MarioG on Wavemusic if he has one (I believe he's a former Bozak technician, Buzzy Beck was but he passed away some time ago) The ones on Ebay either appear to be in very poor condition or are overpriced, same goes for original Urei 1620's or LE's.
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