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AT this point being unemployed and all. I've been looking for budget tube pre that doesn't suck. A lot of you that have this unit have been saying northing but good things about it. So I think I'll get one. My question is a simple one. are the outputs 1/4 inch or XLR? Also. does this unit have definition to what you record? Can you hear depth? My current pres sound dead as a door nail. zero warmth and zero depth. flat as a pancake. I want this pre for better vocals, kick/snare, guitar/bass. It will really be used on every aspect. Do you current owners think that it will be a decent unit for $380?

Kurt has said to me a million times that my on board Tascam pres should be decent...and they are ok. but don't have anything to them.

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mamm7215 Wed, 07/19/2006 - 18:09

I've got an MPA Gold and would recommend it. You can upgrade the tubes if you need to but honestly, I don't see the need in my budget studio right now. Since I use verb and/or delay and sometimes other effects on my vox, it's really enough of a pre for me. I have tried other high end pres as well and for the quality of the MPA, the high end pres don't sound $2000.00 better. The brick is a good choice but a little different sounding and only one channel. I use ch.1 for vox, 2 for bass into my PRO VLA and it's a GREAT input chain.
Try it, most places u buy from have a return policy if you don't like it.

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