rent them and try it for yourself in the real-world conditions of your own studio. What sorts of things are you recording?

Well thats the thing...the only place that rents out the UA stuff is fully booked until next month and thats way too long to wait. In regards to what im recording...its gonna be used primarily as a channel strip for vocals as the main priority but also something that I can utilise with other stuff too.

Check out the Presonus ADL 600. It's definately worth looking into.

Maybe an Avalon M5. It would be a nice change in sound vs the other Avalon you own.
my 2cents

It depends on if this is a 10 round or 12 round fight. If its 12 tounds, I think the extra two rounds will give UA an advatage since Avalon has a tendency to tire after 10. If so, I expect UA to win by KO in round 12. But if its only 10 rounds, the avalon has a better chance to win on points.

My two cents.

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stickers wrote:
blah blah blah...It doesnt matter... blah... blah ...blah ...quality of sound sound source, mic placement and mic choice is more important...blah blah.. blah... The room you are recording in is more important...blah..blah.. blah..use your ears ...blah... blah..Boutique Mic Pres arent all that...blah blah blah.. dont waster your money.... blah blah blah...how long will it take to earn it back..blah blah blah...

can I put that in my signature?
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sure.