After many years, putting my recording rig back together. I have an Oade Bros modded Marantz PMD661 for digital files, but want a better mic pre for my Neumanns, and of course a better A to D would help as well. I know that the V3 isn't made anymore. Is there a better solution? Thanks very much!
Looking back at the OP's post, it's important to point out that the PMD661 is a pretty nice sounding uint out of the box. The Oades' mod makes its analog/mic pre section even nicer sounding (and, if I recall, uncolored, like a v2/v3). One of the more "controversial" elements of the V3 is its a>d section.
The OP might want to consider getting his current Neumann>oade mod pmd661 rig dialed in first and evaluate what specific qualities of that setup need improvement, as he might find himself wanting a colored pre like a oade M148 or psp2 to warm it up. Almost seems a waste of the oade mods to turn the pmd661 into a bit bucket . . .