Trident 4 channel strip vs.?

[amra]

I just scored a really great deal on a Trident 4t Channel Strip. After having researched it, it apparently has the exact preamp and compressor from the Trident S20/S40 chanels (the compressor on the 4t is a bit more limted, control wise).


Sound quality-wise, where does this preamp rate in the home studio preamp "foodchain"? Is it in the realm of your Art MPA Gold, FMR RNP's, Bricks or Syteks? Or is it approaching the league of UA-610, Avalon 737s? Or none of the above? Just looking for some comparisons to see where it fits in.

My best preamp right now is a Presonus Eureka, just to give you an idea of where I am coming from. At about $500 a channel it was noticeably better the Focusrite Penta Platinum it replaced. Other than that I have been using the pres on my 90's vintage Soundtech board. Just wondering what to expect.

Thanks,
A.

[amra]

Anyone? Anyone?