So I just purchased the UA LA-610 about a week ago after hearing many great things about it, however after toying around with it (I've only recorded guitars so far) I have not been able to find a setting a like that is much different from the mic preamps that the Digi002 rack offers, in fact I almost like the DIGI's pres better. there has to be something I'm doing wrong.

has anyone on this board ever re-tubed a 610 preamp? and would selecting a differnt brand of tube help clean up the muddiness of this preamp at all?

Ok, my local dealer was kind enough to loan me the LA-610 from UA, and the ISA 220 by Focusrite to go with my Sennheiser MKH 416. Anyone have experience with either of these? Used exclusively for voice-over work. Thanks in advance...

Funny, I just noticed this unit while browsing one of the online retailers, and forgive me if my lack of experience (w/top shelf gear) really shows here but, does it not seem like a killer deal for $1400? If a 6176 retails for $2200, it makes me wonder, did they cut any corners to achieve this?