m.koren wrote:Altec pre for $150...
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/msg/774269728.html
That's a good deal. They go for more on ebay especially with all the plugin transformers. I have one and it's pretty good. It's basically a 2 into 1 mic pre mixer. So you can use it on a pair of snare mics or a pair of guitar mics. There's no phase verse so you'll need to make a cable for that or do a mod. There's also no phantom so be advised.
It's no neve, API or neotek but it's probably better then anything else you could get for $150. Worth buying for sure.