I figured I would PM you rather than respond in the thread because I hate to be the guy pushing their product on the forum. Since you are in LA, maybe head down to VKLA and shoot them out as well as our pre/DI!
These are from a couple emails we just got from a guy who bought one.
"Last night before i mailed you i played with that and i wuz like whoa! From laidback to in your face at a flick of the switch...20 minutes ago i dialed in a tone that was killer for my $100 acoustic. My Santa Cruz is next. I Better have the kleenex handy. Thank you for a great fun product."
"Just plugged in a 83 strat (Fender custom shop vintage p/u) and a 68 fretless P bass before going back to work. ...sound was F#&%IN AMAZING! Never heard my bass sound like THAT. "
The guy actually ordered a second unit this morning.
Even if you decide that our unit is not the way to go, doing real A/B comparisons at VKLA will help you make the best decision!
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