Hi. I'm trying to compare the sound of two sets of microphones. The only trouble is that one pair can only be connected to my Sony PCM-10 and the other can only be connected to my Fostex FR2-LE. Does anyone know how good the Fostex preamps are, in relation to sound quality generally as opposed to noise levels. Would anyone expect the FR2-LE to have significantly better preamps than the Sony? When I say sound quality, I am thinking in terms of ability to reproduce the nuances of classical music, particularly piano.
Also, whether underpowering a microphone could reduce the sonority of recorded sound as well as introduce obvious distortion.
Thank you.