Preamp / channel strip

[Bender]

I recently updated my home setup and replaced my 002 with an 003
I have lots of mics my best being AKG 414, Neuman TL103, U87

What would be a great preamp or Channel Strip

I have had lots of stuff through the years and am convinced the $200 to $500 stuff is not much better than the stuff that comes with Digi stuff.
All these Fake tube models where it is really solid state with the circuit going through a tube is not the same as the real stuff that ran with tubes.

At work I have used Telefunken, Avalon, Neeve but would like a single channel high end recommendation for tracking vocal and acoustic guitar.

Thanks

[pguy]

Hey Bender.... What are you considering?

Do you have a few that your interested in?

[humpback]

try here... http://www.summitaudio.com/everest.html or http://www.solid-state-logic.com/mus...Mynx/index.asp . Tons of other stuff, but these jump to mind quickly.

Not cheap, but tasty, IMO. Very tasty indeed.

Best

Nathan

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I have a Focusrite Octopre which has been working great until now (working on getting fixed but don't think it's a hardware problem, probably something I'm doing wrong). Anyway, as far as vale goes I think it's pretty decent.

[Bender]

Thanks guys
I have no budget in mind. I work on a HD system at work and just want a setup at home for writing and acoustic jobs I get.
With the 003 and Mic's I have I want a high end setup for one input channel at a time. If it is a bigger job I go to the studio I work at.

I like that Manley. I think the preamp section is a clone of the Manley Mono Microphone Preamplifier

I can get one for $3200 Is that a good price?

Is the Avalon stuff any good or anybody use an Summit Audio TPA-200B

Thanks again

[Mikeren]

I use and really like the UA 6176 (street price $2100-$2200 US). 610 preamp and new version 1176 compressor. Sweet tube preamp and classic solid state comp. I think it works really well with my U87ai.

MR

[Barry Johns]

I have a MINT UA LA-610, you can't tell from new that I am selling right now for 1000.00.

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[dougied]

2nd the 6176!!! It's sweet!!!

[pguy]

Do you guy's really hear big differences between pre's?

I'm trying to decide whether or not to get a few additional mic pre's.

I've tried some different pre's in the past, but, couldn't really hear the differences between them that I thought would be there.

Well...... being even more inexperienced at that time, maybe my ears were not capable.

Would you say that collecting different mic pre's is a real good way to get a variety of different tones?

Or.... can your tone be shaped as good if not better with high end software plugins and EQ's?

What about different microphones?

I don't have much experience with this, so your advice means a lot.

Thanks.

[vdz415]

Neve 8801 channel strip