BAE DMP vs UA Solo 610

[Jelles]

Simple question guys, which one would you choose?

I'm looking for a replacement for my Aguilar DB659. Goal is to find a preamp that can be used on and off stage and has to have a instrument input as well as a mic input. Not to record vocals perse but to plug in a mic that I use on my upright. Tried the avalon U5, didn't like it that much. It sounded good and tight but it's missing a little attitude and grittyness. Besides that, the U5 doesnt have a mic input.

The aguilar leaving is just a money thing. In an ideal world the Bae or the UA would be an addition instead of a replacement.

Any thoughts? I'm well aware that there has been written a lot about both of these but I'm curious about what you guys think. I'm doing a lot of sessionwork so this thing needs to be more or less idiotproof. Not too much knobs, just basically plug and play. Hence the two choices..

Shoot!

 

[Bassdudeman]

Hmmm...well I never played through an Aguilar amp, but it is tube based, correct?

I do own the UA6176 channel strip, which I love.
It has the 610 tube mic pre combined with the 1176 solid state compressor.
Plus both the pre and comp can be seperated and split.
The 610 can be bought as a stand alone mic pre.

The BAE is a solid state based on a Neve 1073...here's a nice review by Warren Huart...BAE 1073 DMP Desktop Mic Pre - Vintage King Pro Audio Outfitter. Also Chris Chaney uses one...
It sounds great too. It is a stand alone mic pre.

So I guess it depends on your preference for solid state (BAE) or tubes (UA610).

 

[Bassdudeman]

Here is a video about 6176...