If you think Chris Johnson is an audio designer or a qualified electronics technician, you know nothing about the history of Sonic Frontiers. Chris Johnson is a marketer and a boutique parts supplier who just swaps parts for high cost flavour of the month expensive parts.
Factor in the cost of a used Line 3, plus $$ upgrades, plus $$ 12 NOS tubes, and you have a lot invested that could go towards a much better, and reliable, preamp.
Factor in the cost of a used Line 3, plus $$ upgrades, plus $$ 12 NOS tubes, and you have a lot invested that could go towards a much better, and reliable, preamp.