I'd get a pacifica.
but even then, I have a lot of preamps now. (enough?!)
and not enough compressors.
anybody know if/when purple decides to make a 1176 in 500 form?
or at least some dynamics module with a "bad mofo" attitude?
(the idea is to populate my studio with bad mofo attitude kit

)
that would really really really make me happy. (no more rackspace or $$ for 4u of purple)
ok I did some search
(time to kill, waiting for an ebay auction, for an RME for a friend)
here's some stuff that I found interesting
Another 500 Series mic preamp - DIY kits!!! Which A-Design 500 Series Purple Biz & API Lunch Box http://www.gearslutz.com/board/showp...5&postcount=30 Which "500" pre? http://www.gearslutz.com/board/showp...21&postcount=3 500 Series Module Porn ! A few 500-series modules pics
ok ok it's not a preamp, but...
500 Series Essence Compressor Update
or just get another API 512

not a wrong choice too IMO