
Sixtonoize
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orion848":1kqhhqie said:Great review, I was wondering if you find the UL similar to the MAK4?, as I am thinking about getting a 2nd preamp, I currently have a VHT GP3 but like you I want something that sounds different, I suppose I'm looking for something high gain but with more saturation.
They definitely have similarities and differences.
The mids on the Mak4 are voided a little higher, so it doesn't have that nasty VHT THWACK sound that we all know and love.
The Mako has more gain and it's also more saturated, but they're both pretty tight - the Mako is even tighter than the UL preamp through the UL power section...and if you find my initial review, you'll see that I think the Mako is a little too tight for me. I've managed to loosen it up a bit by using a different power amp and an external EQ, and now it's damn near perfect.
I think the articulation on the UL is a little better, but the Mako is a little more forgiving.