"Tubey" preamp/DI without actual tubes

[ra0ulduke]

Because I'll be performing more often in the future, I'm currently rethinking my setup and want to follow a no-nonsense approach. I own several tube preamps/DIs, but they're too sensitive for my liking for touring. I've recently heard stories of tubes failing mid-set, and I'd rather not experience that. So, I'd be interested to know what your favorite tube-sounding DI/preamp is, one that doesn't actually use tubes. Price isn't the primary concern right now. I'm looking forward to your replies!

[peteb]

I've got a Caveman BP1 Compact, which sounds great to me. It has it's own baked in sound (basically enhanced low-mids) that I like, so you would have to be happy with that. I think that it sounds great, it's got a top quality DI and sound engineers seem to like it. 

 

https://www.caveman-audio.com/products/bp1c/ 

 

Edited 15 minutes ago by peteb

[ra0ulduke]

4 minutes ago, peteb said:

I've got a Caveman BP1 Compact, which sounds great to me. It has it's own baked in sound (basically enhanced low-mids) that I like, but you would have to be happy with that. I think that it sounds great, it's got a top quality DI and sound engineers seem to like it. 

 

https://www.caveman-audio.com/products/bp1c/ 

 

 

I've actually had my eye on that device for quite some time.