Doesn't the compact already have a mic input and instrument input? The ART is an ok preamp, but nothing special. It's only going to give you some gain. Don't think that the placebo tube will do much. You still need a wall wart with the ART. You might just be better off eating one of those small micro mixers.
I have a couple of higher end preamp's that I use in my studio and all things being equal the mic is always the most drastic improvement. My Royer mic through my cheap Mackie preamps will sound way better than my 57 through my Great River ME-1NV preamp.
Hey, try the ART, maybe it will be just the thing.
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