Portico 5032 and SSL channel strip question

[musicsound]

1) does anyone has some (good/bad) experience with the SSL channel strip?
Any details would be great

2) Rupert Neve has announced to launch a Portico 5032 (Mic and Line Amp with EQ). Does anybody know whwn it will be available and what the price migh t be ?

3) How do they compare to chandler LTD-1 ?

 

[chris-from-ky]

There are certainly people here who could answer that question, but you may try www.gearslutz.com. It's got loads of info on the highend stuff.