Cheapest best sounding 1073 Mic Pre? - Page 3

Strident Linear · 2nd January 2025

Black Lion BL173

Not an exact replica but pretty close. You can get some cool sounding distortion out of it (can be used as kind of an effect box that way).

pencilextremist · 2nd January 2025

I think the rupert neve designs portico preamps are very good for the money especially second hand, it's not really a 1073 but it still has the neve flavour without being too overpowering, the silk on it is great, BAE make some great 1073 clones they are the best I have heard, also like their API flavour preamps.

kraku · 5th January 2025

I'm surprised no-one mentioned Behringer 1273.

guitarboy94 · 6th January 2025

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Originally Posted by kraku ➡️

I'm surprised no-one mentioned Behringer 1273.

Interesting! I had no idea Behringer made a Neve clone.

guitarboy94 · 6th January 2025

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Originally Posted by Strident Linear ➡️

Black Lion BL173

Not an exact replica but pretty close. You can get some cool sounding distortion out of it (can be used as kind of an effect box that way).

I owned the Black Lion BL173 for a while. It has a sweet top end. The only complain I have is that it got a little noisy when I cranked the gain over 60 db.

Strident Linear · 7th January 2025

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Originally Posted by guitarboy94 ➡️

I owned the Black Lion BL173 for a while. It has a sweet top end. The only complain I have is that it got a little noisy when I cranked the gain over 60 db.

I think they addressed a lot of technical issues in the mk II. I've never had any problems.

mikeyman · 7th January 2025

B173 maybe

Pollo · 24th January 2025

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Originally Posted by kraku ➡️

I'm surprised no-one mentioned Behringer 1273.

I was going to, but you beat me to it.

However, where I am it is not available at the moment, But will be in a few weeks.
I'm tempted but haven't convinced myself yet.

LambertS · 24th January 2025

Has anyone looked at the offerings from soundskulptor.com ? They offer a 1073 clone.

I am not affiliated with them, and don't have direct experience, but if you are up to doing some soldering you might get a good value for your money.

- Lambert

kennybro · 25th January 2025

SCA N72 is always my suggestion. Although my bud has a few Black Lions. I like em.
Dying to try that Behringer. Looks nice.

damien · 10th March 2025

Behringer just announced a 1073 preamp in 500 module size : Behringer 73, ladies & gentlemen.

MRSEED · 10th March 2025

does one want a cheapo Midas transformer instead of a Carnhill though?

MRSEED · 10th March 2025

I think Don Classics, Sound Skultor, AML, Golden Age Premium etc etc really have the quality vs price bracket nailed. Any cheaper in and you are in Alctron and Behringer territory, which I think is too low grade component wise.

A less obvious bargain would be a used Louder than Liftofff Silver Bullet MK1, because its a stereo pair of Neve AND a stereo pair of API, plus you can use it as a fantastic saturator

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