8 channel preamp or mixer?

[mynameisscott]

i am realy stuck on what to get , i either want to buy an 8 channel mixer to use the preamps mostly or an 8 channel preamp.
It needs to be at least 8 channels because i will be recording drums.
i will be using sonar 3 and a delta 1010.
i've been looking at the presonus m80 , anyone recomend that at all?
could i use 2, 4 channel preamps to record drums?
i dont realy have a budget but i'll guesse £1500 MAX . not sure what that is in $$$'s though. if i had to i could spend more.

 

[imissthewar]

I've heard good things about the JLM TMP8.

Here's a review: http://www.recording.org/e-mag/article_106.shtml

 

[mynameisscott]

thanx alot , it looks good ,

8x Transformer Input / Solid State Output Mic Pre
Custom Made High Performance Transformer Inputs. (-1dB 10Hz to 400khz unloaded)\
2 x 1Meg Unbalanced Fet DI Inputs
6 x 1k Balanced DI Inputs
8 x 20dB Pad Switch.
8 x Phase Reverse Switch.
8 x 48v Phantom Power Switch and LED.
8 x 41 click positions Gain Control from 20 to 60dB.
8 x Soft Limiters that can be set so A/D Converters don't clip with external 3.5mm Jack for each channel.
8 x 3 pin Gold Neutrik XLR on Inputs & Outputs.
Available with two sizes of External 110v / 240v Switchmode 48v Power Supply or will run from single 48v 300mA power rail.
1 rack Unit high in Stainless Steel less than 90mm or 3.5 inches deep including front panel knobs. (75mm or 3 inches rack depth)

its got most of the stuff i've been looking for like phantom power and stuff,looks pretty cool

 

[MadAudio]

Yeah it looks sweet. It's also $2,757 AU.

While we're talking pipe dreams, check out this preamp. My boss has one and he says it's incredible. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...2465895/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/182471/