that doesn't answer my simple question...
I'm sorry, I suppose it doesn't. . . I would define warmth as "smooth, subtle coloration, body, and depth with a gentle compressed effect". . .But that definition may be completely different for as many people as you ask. . .
I've spent three days worth of free-time reading tens of different ads in all price ranges, (which, almost without exception, promise warmth, btw) reviews, b-boards, and shootouts, and I'm overwhelmed. . . But I'm really wondering what a person who is recording to tape (in my case) needs with a warm pre, as compared to a clean one. .
I'm sorry if my last post was disjointed and cranky. . . I was getting late for an appointment, on my way out the door. . . .And I'm confused by too many choices, and handicapped by too little technical knowledge. . .
Miro, I got your PM. . .You make good sense. . .
I appreciate everyone's advice, and I know you're all only trying to get me the most rock for my roll. . . Soldering?. . .My soldering iron was confiscated by order of the fire department, at a request from the American Electronics Society, with reason.
I haven't committed myself to a purchase yet, and now I just found a P-Solo (is that the right name?) review that sounds like yet another good choice. . Oh dear. . .
Ethan, if what you're trying to say is, Use what you have!, I can't agree more in principle. . I'm a huge proponent of being productive with what one has, regardless of it's cost or market reputation or popular opinion. . If it doesn't hurt, use it! . . . But I'm wanting to try a clean, short trip from the mic to the tape machine. .
Thanks All !