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Aphex 107 Tubessence Mic Pre

I've owned this pre for some time now and have used it on certain occasions. I assume it has a bit of competition now-a-days. I don't hear any noticable difference between it and my TC Helicon Voice Prism I may use once in while for vocal effects. I've posted a topic or two about preamps and found out that you can't skip or compromise in this area.

Studio Electronics' Pre2 Dual Mic Pre

Question...is anyone familiar with this pre? Looks cool but has a slightly heafty price tag. There's some other pre's from this company but I'd like to see what kind of quality these guys have. They say this pre is based around a Neve 1272 type discrete class "A" circuitry. It's listed under the Caswell Audio Series. Also they say their comp/limiter (the C2s) is base around the Urei 1176.

Where should the $$$ go? Mic pre,Compressor

I just sold my ART VLA & MPA and I want to improve my set up.I only have about a $1050 to spend and wondering what would be the best way for my money to go..this is for my small commercial studio,so I'll be recording everything though it mostly vocals..I'm looking the SPL GoldMIKE AND GAINSTATION,the Summit Audio halfracks,TOFT Audio,AvALON 737,747 nEVE 9098,tHE lANGEVIN dvc, ADL-1000,etc..

need some quick opinions about a mic preamp

Hey Guys! After talking with many of you about gear I narrowed my preamp decision to a Great River pre that sells for $1075 but...today I stopped by a local dealer and the manager wants to blow out his Avalon M5's for $720 because he doen't want to carry them anymore. I wanted to get a Great River because many of you are thrilled with them and said that they are an awesome all around pre.

D&R Mic Preamps

Does anyone have any word on the D&R mic preamp out of Sweden.? (I think)

There is a local distributor in Texas that I may get a review unit to check out if anyone has anything positive to say about it.

It is supposed to be the same mic preamp from their top of the line Orion consoles which appear to be pretty pricey.