I need a two channel preamp that doubles as an outboard compressor to finish off mixes.

After a lengthy conversation at my local audio shop, these were selected. They are quite "apples to oranges", but still.

I don't have any serious tube gear yet, so I'm inclined towards the C-1, but could probably not afford it. Another suggestion was a Focusrite platinum similar thing.

hi, i'm looking at a little front end for my DAW system to run a mic or two in and also give a little added juice to the weak outputs of my nord modular and modular G2...

i'm looking at either the Focusrite 428 or the Toft ATC2...

i'm leaning towards the focusrite.. with its 4 channels and ADC option.