Sound Skulptor 573 500-Series Preamp

The MP573 preamp is a two-stage, single-ended Class A based on the Neve 1290/1073 module design. Easily install it in an API-compatible LunchboxTM rack and start recording. Its sound is full, silky, detailed, and musical, creating a larger-than-life energy that works well within a digital recording environment. The MP573 is perfect for vocals, acoustic instruments, and other close-miked sources that need to stand out in the mix.

Features:

- Single ended class A design
- Carnhill/St. Ives transformers on input and output
- 0 to 70 dB of gain
- Switchable 300 & 1200 Ohms and line level input impedance
- Switchable first stage
- The output stage is biased in a rich Class A with 70mA of iddle current
- Fet DI input, relay switched, the signal passes through the input transformer
- Signal/Clip LED monitors clipping in both stages
- 24V supply built from the +/-16V with a linear regulator
- Controlled inrush current for lunchboxes with sensitive power supply
- Golden contacts on relays and switches
- High quality Grayhill gain switch
- High precision aluminium knobs
- Tantalum capacitors in the audio path (as in original)
- High grade 105°C low ESR electrolytic capacitors
- WIMA film capacitors
- High grade double sided PCB with plated holes
- Easy build, dense but straightforward
- Available assembled or as a full kit (everything included)

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

VAT (Value Added Tax) can be deducted if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based outside of the EU. Non-EU buyers pay all and any import tax and duty as regulated by their local customs.