I have this channel strip for 2 months and i'm very satisfied with my purchase.
Everything i record trough it sounds awesome: vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar, snare
EQ - It's almost impossible to make it sound bad
Compressor is thick and adds weight to the sound.
And the Silk is.... smooth, i prefer red on vocals and guitar, and blue on bass.
The only downside is the price but it think it deserves it.