I can get a good deal on a used 586 with installed NOS tubes. It would be fair bit less than the rnp. I have read a lot of varied reviews on the 586 pres, from great praise (Prorec), to mediocre.
I have a grace 101 (very happy with)
Voicemaster pro (very happy with)
dbx 386 (i like the converters, the pre works ok for some things, but not others)
I want a pre that is two channel, and it seems that the 586 is quite a bit better than the 386
If the 586 can hold its own with the rnp, then I wouldn't mind saving some bucks.
I have a grace 101 (very happy with)
Voicemaster pro (very happy with)
dbx 386 (i like the converters, the pre works ok for some things, but not others)
I want a pre that is two channel, and it seems that the 586 is quite a bit better than the 386
If the 586 can hold its own with the rnp, then I wouldn't mind saving some bucks.