MOTM

While I agree that this console is over the top, let's not forget that 
well designed audio tube electronics can perform at least as well as 
their discrete and integrated conterparts, and are often much more 
"musical", as witnessed by any of the recordings from Waterlily 
Acoustics:

http://www.waterlilyacoustics.com/

(Jon Hassell's "Fascinoma" is one of my personal favorites).

WA use gear designed by Tim deParavacini of EAR,

http://www.earpro.com/

in particular:

http://www.earpro.com/atr.html/

As with any electronic component, tubes are only as good as the 
circuit design.

Barry


--- In motm@y..., "George Kisslak" <groovyshaman@s...> wrote:
 > > ---TomF---
> > This technology is essential to preserve the sonic nuances of a $13 fuzz
> box from Guitar Center.
> > ---
> 
> Precisely.
> 
> George