The 737 and the AD2022 are 2 different animals. The 737 is a tube-based, single channel channel strip- a mic preamp and active DI box with EQ and compression. The AD2022 is a 2 channel, class A solid state mic preamp and active DI box with no EQ or compression. Regarding the 737, I mostly agree with the above posters. It's a perfectly good channel strip, and like Neumann mics, it has a pedigree and name recognition. Is a Rolls-Royce the best car? Not necessarily, but it *is* a Rolls-Royce. If I wanted a channel strip at the high end, for one channel, I'd consider the Pendulum Audio quartet, and for less money and 2 channels, I'd consider
the Langevin Dual Vocal Combo. My feelings about the AD2022, which I own and use, are quite different. I have to disagree a little with Supercreep there. The AD2022 is one of the cleanest, most noise free, and honest 2 channel pres that exists, and it is among the best DI boxes on the planet. And to Massive master, the AD2022 is *very close* to 2 M5's, with similar power circuitry, except that the M5 has a B&K mic input the AD2022 doesn't have, and the M5 lacks the AD2022's variable impedance inputs and its multi-stage high-pass filters. If you are looking for a straightforward 2 channel clean pre that isn't trying to do anything else, the AD2022 is a *very* good one. My only complaints with the AD2022- It has balanced and unbalanced XLR outs, but no 1/4", and it has no inserts. A couple of insert points would be very useful. They'll have to pry mine from my cold, dead, hand.-Richie
