Hear the Gear | Download Free Audio Samples | VintageKing.com They have pre's, EQ's and compressors. I downloaded most of them, put them in Samplitude on their own tracks and A/B them. Very helpful to know the sound and character of the gear. They have it in a Wave file as well as MP3. Very interesting to hear difference between Great River, Portico and Neve.
This may help reduce some of the madness on gearslutz with so many questions on which is the better pre, EQ or compressor. Now you can make your own decision.
One thing regarding the DW Fearn VT-7 on the samples. The VT-7 seemed to soak up the kick drum a little on the rock mix. This is because the HP filter was not activated on the unit. I have worked with the VT-7 enough to know it was not on for that test.