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AMP FOR THE REAL BASS

Yeah Avalon's DI is great, but it has inherent EQ curves soooo.
Not if you don't select them it doesn't. It is also a preamp in that it has both a DI level output and a separate, adjustable line level output that you can use simultaneously to drive your power amp.

In terms of transparency there's no bass amp I've used that comes close to a U5. And yet while it sounds fine but not that special on it's own, it just comes alive in a mix. A surprisingly effective live pre.