Golden Age Pre-73 Microphone Preamplifier

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 10 out of 10

Features:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10

User Reviews for Golden Age Pre-73 Microphone Preamplifier

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 10 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 10 out of 10

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By a customer from gmail.com

Submitted: 3/20/2011

Style of Music: all

Experience: Producer, musician

"Best pre-amp for under $500."

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Sound:

I own a M-audio Profire 2626, and I have always been happy with the Oktane preamps on it. As I have evolved as a (amateur) producer and an artist, I wanted more color or character than the clean Oktanes provided. After a lot of research, I decided on the GAP Pre73. I couldn't be happier. On vocals and bass (all I have used it on so far) it adds that Neve magic I'd so hoped it would. Warm, full, and able to be overdriven if you really want color.

Feature:

A great single channel pre. Fantastic DI, 48V phantom power, and a Low Z switch. This is a simple unit, but excellent.

Ease of Use:

2 Dials, what could be easier.

Quality:

This thing is a tank. Unassuming gear without a ton of lights and bells, but I've had a few people ask "Whats THAT?".

Manufacturer Support:

This works so well, I haven't needed any help or support at all.

Value:

I'm actually shocked that this is only $300. If you're looking for a great mic pre or a DI, you could get one of these just for character, even if you already owned other pre's (assuming they weren't Neve 1073s).

The Wow Factor:

If I had a friend who had this, and I didn't - I'd be jealous. All the sexy is in the sound, not the box.

Overall:

An AMAZING piece of gear. If it was stolen, I'd hunt down and kill the thief, reclaim my Pre73, then harvest the thief's organs and use the money for a second one.