Sodium, a late response here, and slightly off topic, but as a Nashville based (Brentwood, actually) based songwriter/producer myself I SALUTE you for your awesome PRESENTATION of this song. Eminently listenable, with as fine a vocal sound and soundstage for her as you could want. The live quality is a +. Most importantly, the song gets it's due.
Great work.
BTW, I have owned an MR816CSX since the first week it was out, discounted courtesy of my friends at Steinberg. I would have gladly paid full price.
I do hear a slight alteration of audio when using a 3rd party pre in a channel (padded, volume all the way down) but at least I'm still balanced, so no real level problems.