What have you found is the best preamp to flatter at Neumann TLM103 mic?

Answer 1

A while back, we operated a small studio and used the Neumann TLM103 microphone.  

The pre-amp used at the time was the Presonus DigiMax as it had eight channels, ideal for simultaneous recording of eight tracks such as drums or a group voice over session.

Presonus DigiMax

The DigiMax D8 is an 8 channel preamplifier featuring 8 award-winning class A XMAX mic preamps with 24-bit ADAT digital output. All eight preamps include variable trim control, 48V phantom power, ultra-fast acting LED metering and 20 dB pad. In addition, 2 instrument inputs are located on the front panel for direct Hi-Z instrument input. Balanced TRS direct analog outputs are located on the rear panel for routing and flexibility. The DigiMax D8 also includes word clock sync input for ultra-low jitter and robust synchronization.

The DigiMax D8 is the perfect solution to add eight professional microphone preamplifiers to any digital recording system with ADAT optical lightpipe expansion capability including Digidesign’s HD and 003 systems, RME, YAMAHA, Alesis, Mackie, and many others.

http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=48

Answer 2

It's a very good mic.  Would mate well with a GRACE pre, a TRUE pre, or a UA 610.

Answer 3

I'm using  a Grace 101 with mine and it sounds sweet!

Answer 4

If you have a Mac computer, the best and only thing you need is Apogee Duet. (Now it's Apogee Duet2.)

http://apogeedigital.com/products/duet2.php

I use it with my Neumann TLM-103 and it works great. Wonderful product.