Opinions on DD-2?

[exodus]

I was thinking of picking up a DD-2 delay for some simple apps. Does this thing handle an OD tone OK? Or does it either compress or sound metallic?
I'm looking for slapback and up to about 300ms.

[rhmcfarland]

I've been using a DD2 lately now that my Chandler's needing some repair. It sounds really good... no metallic sounds, and its quite a bit warmer than the DD3. Probably one of the better ones they made....

Randy

[Cary Chilton]

I have an old JAPAN DD-2 which I spent another 100 CAD to make into true bypass ( something Analog man said couldn't be done) by a local electronics engineer ( wasn't easy apparently).
This older version is very warm not metallic at all. let me know if you are interested

[theelectic]

If you want that tone on the cheap, DD3 will get you there. Market value for a DD2 is getting ridiculous these days ($100+). The latest DD3 and the older DD2 use a different digital controller chip, but don't be fooled, they both use the exact same A>D and D>A method (SAR filter) with the same comparator chip and opamp, and they both use the same compander.

[kevin hart]

i own a newr dd3 and just bought a used dd2 at a great price. i a/b'd them today & i can't really hear a difference.

[mojoslide]

I have an old Japan DD-2 as well and like it. It reminds of the DD-3 I used to have - although I haven't really compared them directly. I did compare it to a DD-5 and that did not sound as good comparatively - especially as far as warmth is concerned. The DD-5 was harsh and unmusical, but that was probably accentuated by the fact that I place my effects before the amp. The DD-2 works well before the amp as long the gain isn't to high. I use a semi dirty amp with pedals to boost and the DD-2 works for what I need.

[Tchello]

I can't hear any difference on DD2 and DD3. For me the two have the same sound.

[jkr]

I definitely hear a difference between my DD3s with the newer chip verse the DD2 with older chip. No doubt about it, there is a difference to my ears. Have Analogman modify your newer DD3 and will sound even better than a DD2.

[Rock Fella]

if up to 300ms was my requirement , id be looking at analog delay.

[Madsman]

I agree. Too many great analog delays on the market at good prices (less than $200)

If you need the feature set of a DD2, I can't understand not looking at AD9s and stuff like that.