PRE73-DLX-PREMIER

The new mkii version of the pre-73 dlx preamp in the project line has been upgraded to premier status by using uk-made carnhill transformers and high pass filter inductor, polystyrene capacitors, all soldered connector- free internal wiring (except the gain switch connections), neutrik mic input xlr/trs connector, metal knobs and a classic style gain switch knob.

?classic 1073-style mic/line switch. - all soldered connector-free internal wiring. - uk-made carnhill transformers and high pass filter inductor. - relay controlled functions. - polystyrene and tantalum capacitors. - 0,1% matched phantom resistors. - full spec 10 ma phantom power. - dual internal regulators. - active di-input. - neutrik input xlr/trs connectors. - two position air eq. - 4-position output pad. - switchable insert jack. - metal knobs and classic style gain switch knob. - external power adaptor for a lower noise level.

The PRE-73 DLX PREMIER is a one-channel vintage style microphone-, line- and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The line and microphone input and the line output are transformer balanced, using three different transformers, each one optimized for its purpose.

This is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available. The subjective sound quality delivered by vintage equipment is often prefered over the one delivered by modern products, a situation that is even more obvious now when music is recorded with clean sounding digital audio equipment.

The circuit used in the PRE-73 DLX PREMIER is similar to the preamp section in the classical 1073 module with a corresponding sound character that is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly