How's the Aphex 207D mic pre?

[Whoopysnorp]

I'm thinking about picking up an Aphex 207D 2-channel preamp sometime. Anybody used one of those? Based on the research I did, people seem to like the Aphex a bit better than some of the other 2-channel pres in the price range (such as the offerings from ART and Bellari). I know that $400 for a 2-channel preamp isn't anywhere near the high-priced or even mid-priced stuff, but I could use another pair of pres to use instead of the pair of built-in pres on the M-Audio Delta 1010LT (I've never even bothered with those). Any opinions?

[Nubus]

If it is what you are going for, be sure you are actually not using those pres on the Delta 1010 though. There may be no way around using them.

[JCI]

I own it. I use it with a Rode NT1-A & I get a very interesting sound that I love. It produces a smooth, bright (but not too bright) sound. Pretty warm. It's prefect for capturing a very soothing consistent vocal (adds coloration to signal). The chain sounds perfect for acoustic guitar too (warmth & smoothness). Can't be used for every vocalist or genre. I imagine this pre would not work well with hard-rock vocalist or hip-hop (it's not an aggressive pre). Curious how it would sounds with an omni mic.