Who uses one; which one?

I am interested in one with up to 16 ch. - should be affordable,too.
in addition to that i would like to use the desk gain in an analog overdrive stylee. what are your suggestions?

I heard soundcraft M16 or even M12 are good, or mackies. or the yamaha mg series. but no behringer ;)

both a little pricey though but i am just gatering ideas.

possible 12 channels would do the job as well.

just interested in opinions!