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Post by stam on Mar 3, 2017 10:32:36 GMT -6
Hello Guys, I am happy to announce the Stam Audio SA-73 single channel microphone preamp. The unit uses only premium components respecting the original vintage 1073. Carnhill Transformers Tantalum and Polystyrene capacitors Vishay-Phillips capacitors BC184C transistors Marconi Knobs XLR in and XLR and TRS out DI, impedance, pol and 48V External grounded power transformer (115 and 230) Carnhill input and Carnhill output USD: 459.00 Carnhill input and Sowter output: USD 499.00 First 100 to pre/order: 399.00 with Carnhill's and 449.00 with Sowter output. To reserve please send 100 dollars to stamaudio@gmail.com, make a note of which product you are reserving! Shipping begins in June  |
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Post by sozocaps on Mar 3, 2017 10:35:31 GMT -6
nice...! picture missing FYI .
What is the power supply ?
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Post by winetree on Mar 3, 2017 11:29:31 GMT -6
"External grounded power transformer (115 and 230)"
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Post by sozocaps on Mar 3, 2017 13:17:46 GMT -6
399.00 is a great price for a Neve style preamp with premium transformers, components, DI, and a power supply not 500 form factor....
I think I'm grabbing one...
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 3, 2017 13:28:11 GMT -6
I agree. BTW, I hear the Sowters really do sound better than the Carnhills.
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Post by stam on Mar 3, 2017 13:40:42 GMT -6
Just what the world needs. Jk There is actually not a single clone of this preamp (with the proper components) at this price range, I think a lot of people will be able to benefit from this and improve their recordings. I am glad you have the budget to not need this though Thanks! |
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Post by drbill on Mar 3, 2017 14:47:39 GMT -6
Aren't these really more 1272/1290's? I don't see any 1073 EQ.......
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 3, 2017 15:33:53 GMT -6
Come on guys. Neve, Heritage and BAE all refer to their single channel units without EQ as 1073's
DMA 73
HA73
TT73
1073MP
1073MPL
1073MPF
1073DMP
1073 Dual DMP
1073MP
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 3, 2017 16:28:33 GMT -6
Personally, given the component build quality, I think these pres are very attractively priced. The closest direct neve comparison I can think of would be the seven circle neve one shot, which while assembled I don't think has the edge on part for part authenticity to neve build ?
I am not knocking the seven circle stuff, I understand it to be very, very good, just using it for comparison purposes for type of pre at this price ?
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Post by Vincent R. on Mar 3, 2017 16:29:03 GMT -6
I'd still love to see a 1084, a 1073 preamp with the upgraded EQ. Nice unit stam. |
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Post by drbill on Mar 3, 2017 16:47:43 GMT -6
stam - any reason for calling this a "73" vs.. "90" which it looks to be? Any plans for matching EQ to make it into a "real" 73 in the future?
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 3, 2017 16:48:30 GMT -6
I realize this is the initial communications/product launch but are they any sound clips of files we can listen too or will there be soon , that would be great ?
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Post by reddirt on Mar 3, 2017 17:28:24 GMT -6
Hey Bill, I've a BAE 1073 MP which has no e.q. and BAE would be one of the major Neve clone merchants......
IMO the reason they all do it is to cash in on the 1073 legend. Most prospective buyers are not across the differences as you are and because you are, you and others with your knowledge will ask the relevant questions when considering a purchase so probably no real harm done.
FWIW my BAE 1073 MP is my go to even above my Great River ( just a personal preference - not better/not worse).
Cheers, Ross
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Post by jcoutu1 on Mar 3, 2017 17:29:41 GMT -6
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Post by drbill on Mar 3, 2017 17:40:35 GMT -6
 Haha! My momma always used to tell me that "just because everyone does it doesn't make it right". Hehehe I can still hear her voice..... |
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Post by c0rtland on Mar 3, 2017 17:43:21 GMT -6
stamMy apologies. Feeling a bit too witty to be posting on the internet. You're absolutely correct. Your products are what's beautiful about a competitive free market. Keep up the good work. Haven't heard anything but praises about your products.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Mar 3, 2017 18:04:51 GMT -6
Haha! My momma always used to tell me that "just because everyone does it doesn't make it right". Hehehe I can still hear her voice..... I'm sure you've mentioned the term "Neve" in at least 1 thread about your product and nobody busts your balls about it. |
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Post by drbill on Mar 3, 2017 18:19:55 GMT -6
Haha! My momma always used to tell me that "just because everyone does it doesn't make it right". Hehehe I can still hear her voice..... I'm sure you've mentioned the term "Neve" in at least 1 thread about your product and nobody busts your balls about it. I really don't want to get into this with you. It's been mentioned a few times, and there are those who no doubt find it offensive - but it's really obvious we're not making a "clone". And we're not attaching a well known number to it - "73". I'm not sure why anyone thinks I'm out to "get" Stam. I applaud him for all the cool stuff he's bringing out. All I wanted to know was how his design differed form a 1290 - because that's what it looked like to me. All that said, I'd like to hear from stam about it instead of the people taking offense where no offense was meant or intended. I'm curious if he sees a verifiable difference between a 1290 and SA73 on the mic pre end - forgetting the EQ. My understanding is that there wasn't but I'm no expert on it. If Fletch was here, I'm sure he'd have an opinion. |
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Post by scumbum on Mar 3, 2017 18:30:18 GMT -6
So a 1290 is the same mic pre as the 1073 but without the EQ ?
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Post by drbill on Mar 3, 2017 18:31:15 GMT -6
So a 1290 is the same mic pre as the 1073 but without the EQ ? That is my understanding, yes. |
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Post by scumbum on Mar 3, 2017 18:39:38 GMT -6
Whats the pre-order cut off date ?
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 3, 2017 18:57:01 GMT -6
No one is arguing that. A 1073 is really a 1290 without the EQ. We get it. Not just directing that at you, Bill...but at the COUNTLESS people that seem to have pointed that out over the years on GS. To me, 1073 is instantly recognized as the nomenclature for THAT sound. Now, we could get nerdy and discuss whether you can really achieve that sound without the extra stage of the EQ, but then we could go down the rabbit hole of whether it's really that sound without being in the console. My answer to that is this: $399
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Post by drbill on Mar 3, 2017 19:05:01 GMT -6
^^ Point taken. Let's go back to the M7 vs. K47 arguments - I mean discussions..... LOL
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 4, 2017 5:32:52 GMT -6
Maybe stam will develop the eq as a patch in ? This is a really interesting price point for the pre  . I guess two can be mounted in the raxass trey like the la3 or you buy his dual pre 19 inch ? |
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Post by jeremygillespie on Mar 4, 2017 12:05:21 GMT -6
This is cool - but wondering if its worth it to just get a single channel with what the shipping costs are going to be. May be better to just pony up the extra for the 2 channel fella.
I know it must be hard if the prices are always changing, but it would be cool to have some sort of shipping calculator on the Stam site so you can see what the real world price on the pieces of gear will be.
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