I'm looking to get one channel of good colored pre and I'm considering the following two units: the API 512c w/ API lunchbox and the Brent Averill 1272.

Any suggestions here? Is there an alternative power supply for the API pre that is less expensive than the lunchbox?

Any differences in sound (color, character, response, quality, etc.) of new API 512c between pad in and pad out modes?

Thanks a lot

Trying to decide on the 7600 strip or the lunchbox. All feedback appreciated.

I am adding some more API modules and I love my Brent Averill Neve 1272. Does anyone own his 312a's? How do they compare to the 512c's?