Neve 1073 preamp (Stam Audio clone) For Sale

• New and sealed Stam Audio 1073MPA with the Sowter output transformer option.

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• •Carnhill inputtransformer and Sowter output transformer.
• • Tantalum and Polystyrene capacitors
• • Vishay/BC capacitors
• • 2N3055 output transistor
• • Completely discrete signal path
• • 70dB of Gain
• • Trim
• • Marconi style knobs
• • 48V phantom power
• • Impedance selection (300 – 1200 ohms)
• • Less than 0.5% THD
• • XLR inputs
• • XLR and TRS outputs
• • External power transformer (115V or 230V)
• • Final assembly by hand in Chile
• • 1-year warranty
• • 30-day money back guarantee

We consider the 1073MPA the finest replica of the best sounding vintage 1973 Neve preamp available today. The 1073 is the is the most sought after preamplifier in the world that has been used on thousands of hit songs. Our replica recreates every last drop of character and usability of this classic preamp, at a price that makes it accessible to anyone.

Stam Audio Engineering products are about sound quality first and foremost. Every component of every unit is premium quality and carefully selected to ensure our units match or even surpass the quality of high end boutique gear.

So when you see the price for the 1073MPA the first thing you probably think is: how is that possible?

The answer is two fold.

First, we work on small margins. We want to see professional gear within the reach of anyone who has the passion to use it so we’re willing to sacrifice profits to make this possible.

Secondly, we order in large batches. This keeps our costs as low as possible, and allows you to get your hands on our units at a much cheaper price.

That said, how much will a 1073MPA set you back?

The stock price for the 1073MPA is $990US.

We have gone to great lengths to faithfully match the sonic characteristics and behaviour of the original using nothing but the best components available, leaving no detail unnoticed; Making our 1073MPA as distinctive and valuable as possible. Each unit features a Carnhill/St Ives Transformer that precisely matches the original Marinar and a Carnhill or Sowter otuput transformer.

We also offer an optional Sowter output transformer which provides and extended low end frequency response and behaves even more similar to the original Marinair LO1166. The tantalum, polystyrene and Vishay capaitors are the finest components available that stay true to the original components found on vintage units.

If you’ve used an original 1073 before, we’re extremely confident the 1073MPA will put a big smile on your face every time you use it. However if you’ve never touched the original before, as gear lovers ourselves we understand that the only way to really know if a piece of gear is for you, is to put it through it’s paces. That’s why the 1073MPA comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. This allows you to get it into your rack and see how it impacts your recordings. If you love it (and we think you will!), great… keep the unit and create amazing music with it. If not, no problems. Just send it back to us and we’ll fully refund your purchase. And don’t worry, either way you decide to go we will remain friends.