The Focusrite isn't in the same league as the Grace. How many preamps do you need in the unit? 1, 2, 4, 8? My usual recommendation for "colorless" preamps starts with True Systems. Focusrite Red series is good but the ISA is not very impressive IMO.

younever, post: 361022 wrote: I'm looking to add a relatively inexpensive CLEAN pre. Anybody, which flavor; Focusrite ISA one or Grace m101?

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