LaChapell Audio 983 Series Tube Preamps

[Front End Audio]

LaChapell Audio has just announced the LaChapell Audio 983s Two-Channel Tube Preamp and LaChapell Audio 983sx Tube Preamp w/ 500-Series Slot to be released in early 2012. The Model 983 is a high quality tube preamplifier that integrates many of the key features that distinguish LaChapell Audio studio gear in a format developed for personal and professional studios as well as live sound applications. LaChapell Audio microphone preamps have a reputation for phenomenal sound and unmatched quality among studio owners and operators across the globe. With the Model 983, live sound engineers can experience this quality as well. Which of these units would better suit your needs, the 983s w/ two dedicated channels of LaChapell preamps or the 983sx w/ 1 dedicated preamp and an interchangeable 500 series slot?