DI boxes for bass

[Nika]

Has anyone compared the Manley tube DI against the very respected Avalon U5?? Is the EQ on the Manley more flexible than the "contours" on the U5?

[grandesigns]

I've never had a chance to try either of those. I'd like to know what people think too.

I've been using a BSS box. It does a decent job. I had a Stewart before that and I just wore it out giging. Everyone said get Countryman. I tried it. It was fine, but the BSS sounded every bit as good, and the thing is absolutely indestructible.

If I got an Avalon or something I'd probably never take it out live, but it would be interesting to try it in my studio setup.

[Rael]

I also have a couple of those BSS boxes. They are HEAVY DUTY man! I love 'em. Of course I'm pretty happy with my old ProCo DI's too. Guess I'm not that picky.

[T. Alan Smith]

I have been using an ol' Whirlwind IMP DI since I started playing bass. A buddy of mine bought it for his electric percussion set-up and gave it to me when he quit. I'ts always served me well, but I may be in the market for a new one-something that's killer for all-around(bass, guitar, keys, etc...). I'm kinda looking at the Countryman as well.

T. Alan

[T. Alan Smith]

Any ideas Nikka?