Golden age Audio Premier PREQ-73

The PREQ-73 PREMIER is a vintage-style single-channel microphone, line, and instrument preamplifier with a three-band inductor-based equalizer that provides a smooth and effective sound shaping. The signal path uses only discrete components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors. The microphone and line input and the line output are transformer-balanced, using three different transformers, each optimized for its purpose. This is how audio components were built before integrated circuits became available.

The circuit used in the PREQ-73 PREMIER is similar to the preamp and equalization section of the classic 1073 module with a corresponding sound character that is warm, punchy, smooth, and musical. These classic features have been heard on countless recordings over the years, and it is a versatile sound that works well on most audio sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it accessible to almost everyone.