Love the SC-1!

I just built two, plus the power supply. Everything was flawless; didn't even have to look at the build sheet or parts layout, as the PCB is quite good, and all parts are in individual bags and labeled. Anyone with basic soldering skills can put these together. Very clear, and a _lot_ of gain.... for ribbons it is handy. 

I must say that the preamp has more than met my expectations.  Ultimately I wanted to get another preamp, but didn't because I didn't have $2400 to throw down on a rack unit of preamps.  At this stage in the game for me and my studio, I simply wanted one channel of *that sound* or something similar enough to give me an overhead mic that was punchy on drums, or could act as a second mic on other acoustic instruments for a different flavor that could be mixed in.    Well as it stands after hearing it, the X-12 has now taken a front seat with everything I'll record from now on!  I will probably get a second one eventually. Great job!  I'm very pleased with it.