musicbox
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For awhile now I've been stressing about getting modern sounds from my blue angel. I absolutely love the power-amp for its versititly and tone, as I can adjust the wattage to varying situations for optimum tone. Unfortunately, the pre-amp, although brilliant for blue's and jazz and even classic rock, falls pretty much flat on its face for any modern sounds. Now I've been contemplating trying to trade it, but I just can't let it go. I love the **** thing. So instead, I figured I may be able to buy an outboard tube preamp to run for the heavier sounds. I would like something that will provide decently high gain sounds, along with some santana like sustained lead tones and marshally crunch rhythm tones. Doens't have to be recto-heavy, and I prefer way more mids than they put out, but it should be able to put out a decent grind. Can't spend any more than 500 u.s. Any recomendations? Even outside of mesa...
