An awesome dual preamp. Great replica of the “real” Neve 1073. Has great tonality especially when you start to push it and engage the “Tone” button. Engaging the EQ also adds another transformer to the chain giving you more warmth even without engaging any of the EQ parameters! There is a very small amount of surface corrosion around the base of a few of the dials. Not sure how the previous owner kept it to make it like that but rest assured there is no internal corrosion and I’ve kept it in a very dry environment for the entirety of my ownership. A few small surface scratches on the front panel and some rack rash and scratches on the rest of the body as well. One of the EQ knobs Top Low Shelf has wiring that seems to travel with the knob when it’s turned. Still functions fine the wiring just doesn’t stay in place like it does on the other knobs and you can feel/see the wires moving inside when you turn it. Probably a very easy fix.
- The 48 V offers a consistent and reliable power supply
- LED indicator allows you to keep a track of its operating functions
- Frequency response of 80 dB gain provides an uninterrupted signal quality