I am also a proud owner of a 3 ch dual rec.....I love it. I have previously owned a single rectoverb, a 3 ch triple and the dual is my fav by far. It took me a few weeks of tweaking, during band practice, to get the sound out of it that I was looking for....but now I have.....CRUSH!!!! Sure it can be fizzy and over the top, you need to spend some time with it. I am considering getting a Studio pre as well. 8)