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Help me choose between these two monitors

I hope this is the correct forum. I am looking for a 'good' pair of monitors for my home studio. I am currently looking at the Mackie HR624 and Event 20/20bas monitors. I have raised my budget to consider these choices. I can get a pair of Mackies for $839.90USD new and the Events for around $899USD new.

The ART DPS II D/I & Pre-amp

Since we're on the subject of front-end stuff, I'm curious to find out if this unit is worth taking a look at. This would be used as a mic preamp on a temporary basis unless it really matches up to some of the better products on the market. Or would it be better to hold out & save a few bucks and get that "really nice" pre everyone raves about?