It kind of depends on what you are looking for? Do you need it to add preamps to get a larger track count, or are you looking for character. The reason I ask is because there is no way for someone to tell you what you need or want. Only you can make that decision yourself. Personally, I would not feel that a $160 preamp would do me any good. I have many of them I don't use anymore. Though I am mostly an ITB guy.