DIY Mic Pre's?

[Tim Curtis]

DCMagnuson at aol.com wrote:

> The problem with building Neve pres is the transformers.  If you use a Neve
> circuit without the proper tranny, it won't sound like a Neve.... and the
> transformers are very hard to come by
>

True - but I'm really wanting to try the circuit with the transformers that
Sowter makes as replacements.  I've heard really rood things about them and
they're actually pretty affordable.

Anyone heard anything to the contrary?