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Vintage preamps - Altec 1567a tube mixer - help?

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...

$399 or less single channel Tube mic preamp

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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.

Replace AKG Solitube's tube with something better.

Hi,
After reading great things about it in just about all music forums, I bought a second hand AKG Solidtube and...I don't like it at all.
I thought maybe if I replace the tube with something more "High Standart" it will sound better.
Ever heard of somebody doing that?
Thanx.