I just purchased an Altec 1567a Tube mixer on ebay. I use an apple powerbook w/ mbox. I'm one of "those guys" who don't know sh*t about the schematics of vintage gear (yet), but am in love with their sound. I've been recording on everything TUBE and 2" machines at a few studios ... just never ran the stuff. I've used these as preamps before, and they definietly kick some ass...

I currently have MXL v69 mogami edition tube mic and i'm looking for the right preamp. i was thinking of getting a tube preamp but somebody had told that some problems might arise. i just wanted to make sure if i do decide to get a tub preamp there won't be any problems.

I'm looking for a single channel tube mic preamp for $399 or less. I know I'm asking for a lot without having to resort to a starved plate design. I don't mind shopping used if need be. It'll be used on vocals and mic'd electric guitar.

I'd love to go for the UA Solo/610, but at $800 it's a bit out of my range.

Greetings . Unfortunatly i remember seeing a PreSonus tube pre thread but i guess it was deleted( i searched it) So this will be the official thread for it.

I am a few days away from receiving my first tube preamp. It's a TL Audio 5052. I wouldn't mind some crazy or not crazy ideas to use it with.

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I am looking to add another 2 inputs to my Tascam FW-1884 and wanted something that would warm up my vocals and maybe even my guitar tone with an SM-57. I found this on Sam Ash and can hook the sp/dif up to my Tascam I believe. What do you guys think of this particular unit?

Ok, so I've got some old PreSonus Blue Tube mic preamp's that have been collecting dust. Let me first say this, I personally don't think the Blue Tubes are as "terriable" of mic preamp's as everyone makes them out to be. True, they are on the low end of the spectrum, but they do add gain and a level of warmth.

Looking for a good but inexpensive microphone preamp for both acoustic steel and nylon guitar as well as vocals, just for home recording. It seems that everyone gives PreSonus good reviews, though there tube needs frequent replacement. Just wondering what people think about the Samson C-valve. Technically, it seems to do everything the PreSonus does, but it also sports S/PDIF outputs.

Has anybody tried the new JJ Tesla ECC83S tubes yet as a replacement to stock OEM ones?

Can anyone recommend a few good titles on the subject of tube amp and preamp designs? I've found a few websites, but they only scratch the surface of course, although I have picked up a few leads on books from some of them. Thanks!