Fletcher (and anyone who can answer)
I was going to send tis question as a private email, but then thought others might like to know the answer as well.

What is the difference between the Avalon 737 stock version and the Mercenary version. I know one is black :cool:, which I can't decide if that is cooler or if I like the "classy" stock look, but that don't matter anyhow!

1. What's the best mike for.. (just kidding). New to the board. You guys are great. Learned so much the first stop-by in this rarified air. Love the "reasoned" approach, and the punishing disdain for those who won't exercise the right.

I need a good mic preamp, Just single channel. Which is the best buy the 737 (I've heard mixed results on the compressor), the Manley single channel mic preamp, or the Great River 2 channel? I'll probably buy the FMR when it comes out so I'm thinking of shying away from the Great River to get a tube model.
Thanks

Already own a Focusrite 215 Blue; other than vocals I have to preamp a Royer stereo ribbon (SF12). Opinions ?