little more expensive than the other pre/adc/usb boxes but OHHH, the lights!
Agreed! I have one too. I'd just like to add that the USBPre is a very versatile box, it can take mic, line (balanced TRS in), and tape level inputs, along with SPDIF up to 24/48. So you can use this thing for DAT and analog transfers to your computer as well as taking SBD outputs at shows.
Also, mic inputs have optional 15dB pads for really loud stuff.
I used to run this, then upgraded to a V3, but still use my USBPre to get a 24/48 signal into my laptop. It is nice for laptop stealthing too since it is small and requires no battery power.
Oh yeah, I can pull close to 4 hours with my Picturebook (Sony C1VN) powering this thing if I keep the screen off.
Good luck,
Ben