Sebatron VMP-2000 vs. Peavey VMP-2

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On 9/6/04 10:02 AM, in article
b6b7a391.0409060902.2c2481c6@posting.google.com, "TYY" <tyler@dhiw.com>
wrote:

> Hello all, I am looking at getting a "budget" tube preamp for my home
> studio. The only other preamp I have is a presonus MP20 with jensen
> trannies and mackie (non VLZ) board pres. The MP20 is pretty clean for
> the price, but recording 20 tracks with it limits the sonics of my
> mixes in my opinion. I am looking to compliment it with something a
> bit different sounding. I am recording pop/rock/alt.country/country.
> Preamp would be used for all instruments- drums, guitars, bass DI,
> vox.
>
> So which of the aforementioned preamps is better? Both have EQ, though
> with switches instead of knobs I would guess the sebatron may be more
> limited in this area. I have heard that the sebatron is fat sounding
> but not very detailed; anyone have any opinions on this? Anyone
> actually compare the two?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tyler


You might want to ask Kurt Foster over at recording.org. I think he married
a Sebatron pre, or at least is having an affair with one. Dunno if his wife
knows, so dummy up.