Eastern Electric Mini Max Preamp - WOW

Yesterday I auditioned the AES DJH Signature (Cary) vs. the Easetrn Electric Mini Max in a head to head shoot out at the Audio Connection in Verona, NJ. After spending nearly four hours of pure musical glory, I did something very uncharacteristic. I purchased the Eastern Electric preamp - a company that I had never even heard of before. The AES was impressive but seemed a bit too laid back when compared to the Mini Max. If anyone is looking for a tubed preamp in the $1200 range, I highly recommend you audition this tiny masterpiece of simplicity. It comes with the bare essentials and nothing more. I'd love to hear any other opinions on this little gem.