I went with the Omega because its cheaper, I think overall both of them are pretty much the same machine, just do you want a slick looking wood one, or a regular plastic one.
Omega for me because the boards are connected to the jamma harness so if the MV1C has any problems it can just be swapped out, I have a spare MV1C (new one) that will keep hold of in case that I'm also using while finish of building my own CMVS. I still can't get over how much more impressive the picture is than my 3-6 AES with the RGB traces cut. Would a 'proper' RGB bypass mod get rid of the little checkerboard image ? (not lines as before the mod got rid of them). I will post some pics up at somepoint when get some time !
Omega for me. I was one of the earliest pre-order (June '11). Took six months before it was ready, but it was worth the wait.
Although Analogue looks like a real quality product, I just don't like the wood finish. I’m sure that it’s more sturdy than the Omega (I’m guessing since it’s made of wood). I'm in the early thirties and this reminds way too much of old the TVs and top loading VCRs that were popular in the late 70’s early 80’s. I just don’t like the mix of electronics and wood.
I fell in love with the AI the moment I saw pictures of it. It is even more stunning in the flesh - the rock solid build, the faint aroma of varnished wood.
The AI is a splurge for sure, but a worthy one.
If money were no object I would gladly have the Omega as well as it seems every bit the AI's equal, just different.
I feel as though now that MVS trying to be an AES clone isn't quite my thing. The AI drew a distinct line with this despite the consolization.
Spoiler alert: They are both shaped like an AES
Both are great products. You could do much worse
This can be a reason for me to finally prefer the analog...Are you serious about that? You don't even touch it a little? What is the weight of he unit?They're both great looking machines. Big price difference between the two but that's due to the craftsmanship of a wooden console.
One thing I did love about having a wooden CMVS is that the weight from the wood made it so easy to remove a cart from the slot, I didn't have to put my hand on the CMVS to remove the game since the weight from wood held the CMVS down.
Both of them look great but also neither of them is my cup of tea. But I know anyone who's in the market for one would be happy with either of them.
This looks awful!
Ha ha yes indeed!!! And the little cherry is the price! If you buy it now then the seller becomes st. Claus and throws in a game!!!!The design inspiration was a space fairing bathroom scale