Though I did lust for this mixer when it first came out, I never thought I would actually buy one. It seemed a bit extravagant. The original MSRP was way over my budget. Then I saw the Thomann price. Still way over my budget but significantly lower than anywhere else. “F… it!” Sold my old audio interface and mixer along with a few other dusty items and pulled the trigger. Very glad I did. This has become the centerpiece in my studio. So much practical functionality and excellent sound quality. It’s really convenient having a main hub I can run everything through. I think SSL found a nice balance of size and function. Not too big, not too small. Lastly, it’s just beautiful to look at… and to occasionally pet, if you’re into that sort of thing. Overall, very pleased with the Big Six. I will love her forever… or at least until the Bigger Six with the motorized faders and $6K price tag is released. I should mention that I did have to pay a fee to clear customs and it did take some time to arrive, but I definitely saved a lot of $$$ compared to other retailers.