i've been tinkering with the idea of upgrading the preamp IC on my mv100. the mv100 utilizes the discontinued Analog Devices SSM 2017 mic preamp IC.
i've been looking at this one: THAT 1510
http://www.thatcorp.com/1510spec.html but they are not available yet.
so, i contacted Analog Devices and got 2 free samples of their SSM2019, which is their latest version and has the same pin configuration in DIP setting.
the replacement looks very easy and according the AD's tech, it should be a simple procedure.
before i do the replacement, i'll record some test tones and some music with the stock mv100 and do the same for the modded version, all done with the environment controlled as best as possible.
hope the difference with the mod is notable!
marc
ps. thanks to ToddR for some insights and motivation to my little project.