The February 2007 issue of MusicTech magazine includes a great review of the new SSL Alpha Channel and wins the MusicTech Recommended award.

The preamp of the Alpha Channel is described as delivering a "pleasingly open sound" with SSL's unique Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) function as featured in their high-end consoles able to "add extra weight and body to the sound."   In addition the "impressive power" of the EQ section is described as one of the favourite features.

The conclusion reads,

"While it would be foolish to expect the same kind of performance and flexibility of something like the XLogic Channel, the Alpha Channel more than delivers in its particular application.  For anyone wanting a quality preamp and EQ together with DAC included as standard, you'll find the Alpha Channel hard to beat."

"Most importantly, for those asking whether the Alpha Channel 'sounds like an SSL', the answer is a resounding yes! Although some features have been slimmed down in  comparison to the XLogic Channel, all of the remaining core elements - namely, the EQ and preamp - are SSL through and through, coupled with Duende's Bus compressor, you could fool people into thinking you've squeezed a J Series into your control room!"

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