Here's an unscientific shootout of various preamps on a monochord. The monochord is a very "full rangey" sounding instrument which makes it good for these types of tests. Again just gives you an idea of hwta different preamps can do to the same source. The mics used were a pair of Schoeps MK-2 into the above preamp and then into Lavry Blue A/D. Thanks to Velvet Mastering for the test
The Cransesong and the A-Designs seem the most rich. However i own the A-Design, I prefer the Cransesong in this test. (it also seems to have the best performance...coincidence?) The other three don't have the resonance or air that the Cransesong and A-Desins have.
