| I'm in the middle of a similar search. I recently bought a FMR RNC (keep in mind it will require rewiring some cables. If you're feeding it balanced cables, they will need to be modded at the RNC input side. Also, when you send out of the RNC to a balanced source, you're going to need another pair of similar cables. I tried to just use TS cables into the RNC from a balanced output and it was humming.)
Another direction to go, from what I've learned from lots of online reading, is a used symetrix 501 (one channel only and their mostly good for bass and not so recommended for vocals.) or a used Ashly.
There are various models of older symetrix and ashly - some 1 channel, some 2, and they don't all have all the typical controls you'd expect on a compressor. Despite that, even those lacking in all the assumed needed controls have earned lots of praise.
I can't speak from experience because I'm searching for the same thing.
I do own 2 pairs of symterix preamps (sx202). They're quite inexpensive and I am extremely pleased with them! They have far exceeded what I paid for them. Lots of clean gain and a wonderful match for acoustic guitars. |