Who's got the bomb neve-ish mic pre?

[bendymusic]

I would love a 500 form neve-like sounding mic pre. I see Eisen does a custom one, there is the Avedis, JLM, etc. What's the opinions out there? What say you fellow Lunchboxers, is there a reasonably good sounding neve facsimile out there?

&e

[LunchBoxHero]

i've got the MA5 it rocks. I had some vintage neve 33114 modules here for a bit. Same territory for sure.

[pan60]

AML 5003D awesome pre! got a pair and love-em!
as soon as the editor is done a very cool interview / review coming: )~

Avedis's MA-5 a awesome pre!
again a very cool interview / review coming: )~

Great River MP-500NV is a modern take and Dan hit the nail with it, another awesome pre.
you can check out the very cool interview / review around here or on my site.

i have not heard Joes ( JLM ), take on Neve, but his other pre rock, awesome! i would not hesitate to get one, if i had the extra cash their would be one here now.
and again you can check out the very cool interview / review around here or on my site.

[bendymusic]

interesting infos.. that ma5 must be bomby..

[bendymusic]

Close to pulling the trigger on an AML 5003D, but I'm not totally sure as the MA5 is very popular. I'll be recording with an Avedis this week, and I'm sure I can return the AML if its not to my liking, but just wanted to see if there were any comparisons between the two? Obviously your experiences will be varied, but I just wanted your impressions. Pan? Still waiting on that review, ;).. If you had to choose between the two, which would you pick and why (and in what recording situations)?

Cheerio-
&e

[pan60]

Close to pulling the trigger on an AML 5003D, but I'm not totally sure as the MA5 is very popular. I'll be recording with an Avedis this week, and I'm sure I can return the AML if its not to my liking, but just wanted to see if there were any comparisons between the two? Obviously your experiences will be varied, but I just wanted your impressions. Pan? Still waiting on that review, ;).. If you had to choose between the two, which would you pick and why (and in what recording situations)?

Cheerio-
&e

my editor has me tied up at the moment, its done just need her to finish going over it.
i like both the MA5 and the AML, the MA5 seems to shine a bit more on aggressive electric guitar stuff, very nice and smooth, particularly in the those low mids. they are both nice. both are very versatile, i have a pair of the AML's and love them, i love the MA5 also, both great pres.
you'll probably not want to send either back: )~

[jdier]

I have and love the Great River pre. Mine is not in the 500 factor, but I understand that standalone and 500 series are identical.

[pan60]

yes: )~
i love all these pre's, pick one you can not go wrong: )~

[Blackleg]

My next pre is probably going to be the great river -- might try to save up for the Harrison EQ too!

[pan60]

i ended up getting a pair of the Great River Harison 32 EQ's, and love love love em!
:D
love the Pre as well!