I use an API 3124 with my TI and it sounds incredible (I do have good a/d). I really like the sound I get with my Great River pre as well. Very sweet, big and 3d, though not as tight and punchy as the API.
Both of these improve my sound substantially. I think the key really is the transformers which give that big sound. I've tried the Virus with a transformerless Solid State Logic preamp and it wasn't nearly as cool.
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