Believe it of not many years ago I could have ordered a new Burmeister for $250 or $300 direct from the company. Passed as it wasn't US voltage. OK, it was a LONG time ago. But current prices still give me sticker shock when I stop to think. I haven't used them but Audia makes a great pre [I have one] with balanced ins and outs; $7K new and much less used; a couple of reviews on the web; as well built as a typical German product but with Italian style.