As someone who worked as a tech for a studio that had a G, and later on a 96 channel Duality, my advice is you don't want a console haha. A massive pain in the ass to maintain. If you really need analog, just get two or three of these.

https://shop.funky-junk.com/shop/re...s/funky-junk-ssl-classic-4000-g-dual-channel/

As far as software, Alex B's Brown and Black eq's are insane, as well as his channel dynamics and buss comp. Nebula only, but worth it.

 

My first time using an SSL 4000 E analog Console and i got little aroused because it sounded so good it just felt right. I guess I’m starting to understand audiosexual

 

This right up my alley I just might get this if I cant find a 4000 E strip

 

If I had a decent amount of money but had developed expensive tastes like SSL hardware, I'd get one of their little analog summing mixers, like a Big Six. 3 grand new or you could find one used for less. If 18 inputs aren't enough, I'd get a couple of 24 channel patchbays. You know what doesn't need to go direct into the board, and you do not need to spend a ton of money for extra channels for those things.

 

Don't they make an "E-series inspired" 19" channel strip now? There's also the 500 series modules.

I'd definetively go for a few 500 series dynamic modules (the channel ones), it's the only thing i like about SSL anyway, hardware or plugin.