Hey guys,
Just a quick post.
About a month ago, I started searching for some info on the SSL VHD Pre, which is a 1ru, 4 channel preamp.
To be brief, I did a mini-shootout against an API 3124 on kick, snare and 2 toms (Pendulum MDP-1 on overheads) and the SSL was the winner for me.
They both had about the same mojo, but the API was noticably woollier (=fluffier = distorted) in the low end.
I must admit, I was surprised that this less expensive piece won over the API, infact, I went into the shootout thinking the API was going to win, because I've heard so much about how people love them on drums.
The API "looks" more rock, but the SSL sounds more rock.
Hope that helps someone who is in the position I've just been in for a month.
All the best,
Dax.