Electro Harmonix 12AY7 vs. ART MPA GOLD

[Jrasia]

Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Electro Harmonix 12AY7 vs. the ART MPA GOLD(non digital)?
I'm trying to decide between the two and I'm having a tough time at it. I've been hearing nothing but rave reviews about the EH 12AY7, but would the MPA Gold be just as good or better if it were given a tube upgrade?
I like the features of the MPA because its 2 channels, rackable, and has adjustable impedance settings for my ribbon mics. I'm a bit warry of ART products in general, and I'm most likely to go for the EH if
the sonic quality is drastically better.

Any input would be appreciated.

Jay

[Ford Van]

The ART isn't a true tube design. Changing the tubes in it is unlikely to do anything more than drain $20 out of your bank account.

[mshilarious]

Originally Posted by Ford Van

The ART isn't a true tube design. Changing the tubes in it is unlikely to do anything more than drain $20 out of your bank account.

The Gold series has full plate voltage (with an option for starved plate, go figure). I haven't heard the EH, but my ART Digital MPA is very nice for its $400 price tag

[Walter Tore]

I have no experience with the gold series pre amp, but bought 1 EH, and another, and another, and now have 4. I was using art tpsII pre amps. The EH, are in a different leauge. You can hear stuff with them at the link. Walter

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...?bandID=157137

[Ford Van]

Originally Posted by mshilarious

The Gold series has full plate voltage (with an option for starved plate, go figure). I haven't heard the EH, but my ART Digital MPA is very nice for its $400 price tag

No shit! Wow, I am behind on the times. And to think I actually LIKE ART MP's!

Good stuff to know.

The variable input impedance has to be cool stuff too.

[mshilarious]

Originally Posted by Ford Van

No shit! Wow, I am behind on the times. And to think I actually LIKE ART MP's!

Good stuff to know.

The variable input impedance has to be cool stuff too.

Embarassingly enough I don't think I've plugged a dynamic mic into it since I got it

[Ford Van]

send it to me. I will put it to work! I'll pay shipping.