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The John Hardy Company manufactures several different models of stand alone microphone preamplifiers, replacement mic preamps for third party mixing consoles and discrete op-amp modules.

ViPre, John Hardy M-1 or Manley VoxBox?

I know the prices for these range from about $1,500 to $3,600... but I'm not asking to compare the units based on price...

Which is the best all around pre for vocals, acoustic and/or bass guitar?
The Hardy M1 would be with the optional output transformer installed.

I've read up on everything I can find but want to hear from actual experience... please.

John Hardy Mic Preamps: Output transformers or not?

I recently hooked up with a nice fella in this forum and bought a 4 ch. John Hardy M-1 from him. I've since learned that these pres can have an output transformer added as an option. First of all, any thoughts in general about what I should expect once I've gotten them. Second, what's the difference in sound with the output transformers?