I'm thinking of building up a studio. As a assistent in a digital one(Yamaha 02r, Alesis hd24...) I learned a lot, but now I have a problem :)

I need a console(mixer) to monitor(to mix) my recordings, to track them...
now 1. option: a massive console with class a preamps, eqs...
2. option cheaper consoles with Focusrite octopre preamps for drums, Avalon m5 for microphones, cheaper dbx 376('cause of the tube)...

What to choose, 1. or 2. option and what consoles should I be looking at?

Soundcraft Ghost, Mackie 8bus, Midas venice? -> but hey, Avalon m5 costs around 1500€ and the whole Mackie costs3000€(24 preamps) -> ? I don't think that's ok

help me out, please!

regards, pinc