best pod/preamp?

[curbdog67]

I'm looking for a smaller setup to use at home for practice. Headphone output with iPod input for play-along. Maybe something I can use with a live setup as well. My local music stores just don't have very much to touch and hear. It doesn't have to be complicated, but I'm looking for something reliable with a solid sound. Any Ideas?

[jps]

If you can find a used Raven Labs PHA-1, that would be an ideal way to go.

[Hornbrille]

I'm very happy with my Korg Pandora PX5D. It has an input for Ipod etc. to play-along but you can also use it as a latency free usb-soundcard or as a standalone preamp and multi-effects-box. It comes with plenty digital amp-, cab- and effect-emulations that sound quite convincing with my little orange-combo. Haven't tried it with a professional live setup but I guess it's rather made for the purpose of practicing. Another nice feature is an onboard rythym machine. Still I found it a bit annoying to pay extra for an ac-adapter that wasn't included but you can power the unit with batteries or via usb-cable as well.

[antonius]

I use a Line 6 Pod X3 for both bass and guitar. It doesn't have an ipod input but I have it connected to my pc soundcard (choice of usb, coaxial digital or normal audio output) so I can play along that way. Anyway it sounds great and there is huge scope for tweaking the amp and effect models.

[superdick2112]

EBS MicroBass II Bass Preamp Pedal

Fantastic pedal with pro-level build quality - works equally well as a recording interface, a live pre amp, as a 2nd and 3rd channel for your existing amp, or just as an awesome headphone amp for practice.

[Prowl]

I was using a bass pod xt live for a while and loved it for something to use at home with headphones. it can also be used as a DI as well. I used it live once but felt it was unnecessary what with owning a HiWatt head and custom 1x15 cab and all

[antipodean]

I'm using a first generation bass pod and love it. I use it live as an alternate preamp to my Church's bass rig and for recording demos at home. It's simple, robust and sounds great - and can be found ultra-cheap as it is several generations old. The issue is no ipod compatability...

[Prowl]

Live I only use my Hiwatt and my custom Fender cab. I get the British clank best that way you know? The Foxton sound I mean. Not that I'm trying to aim for his sound at all, its just the tone I get. The XTLive is a great pedal/preamp/di/amp modeler though. Its also really cool cause you can usb it to the pc or mac and update its software.