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Thanks for the endorsement James! Ive yet to find a distortion preamp I like better - well, maybe there's one I'd like to own! 
 
This one however will free up funds for a new purchase. 
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Agreed, its a great little pre-amp. Definitely got that Ampeg throaty tone.  
 
What's the new purchase?