Best Tube DI for Bass and Synth?

[peneslapepe]

I'm checking out for a massive tube di for bass guitar and analog synth keys. I was checking out the Avalon U5 and the Demeter, what do you guys think the best is and best for the money? Thanks!

-Luigi

[pk_hat]

Nothing but praise for the Avalon U5, which is what I would get. I'm not even a fan of their 737 pre, but the U5 is a different beast.

[peneslapepe]

U5 rockin eh? I"m gonna run it along side a seventh circle API channel and NEVE channel for guitars vocals and drums. then the U5 for synths and bass. good setup? I was about to get the UA 2108 but my friend was saying the seventh circle stuff is phenomenal and you can have up to 8 channels in a 2U space. So eventually I could track a full set of drums through it... that'd rule. any advice? thanks!!

[Bhennies]

the u5 is not tube- but it sounds great. I wouldn't exactly say it's massive sounding- very smooth and pretty clean overall, but with a touch of subtle character.

I have two and run all my synths through them...these things are GREAT on bass as well.

I also have the UA 2108 (funny you should mention it as well) and it's a fantastic pre. A little on the dark side...can be overdriven and gets kind of aggressive and saturated. Very nice top end- especially with bright mics- seems to complement them well.

two u5's, a 2108, and a 4 channel sebatron would be a great front end. I can't see why you'd need more than 6 pres for drums...I never use more than four. Maybe a great river mp2nv down the road for a solid 8 channels up front. The seventh circle stuff looks cool and i've heard nothing but praise about it.

[nedorama]

Hey - question on the Seventh Circle stuff - did you buy fully assembled pres from them or build them from kits? Curious.

[pk_hat]

UA 2108 absolutely kicks ass! Sorry, couldn't help it!