AML EZ 1073 and AML ezP-1A

Looks like the PCB is separate, no? I had heard that shipping from the UK was starting to be taxed (never used to be) or something so you might look that up.


The only thing that makes one kit better/worse than another is usually the changes a cloner might make to the design for whatever reason, including any additional features. I'm not familiar with either but just look for whichever has the features you want.

I have not.

i did (ez1073). I also built a pair of the 500-series ones before he stopped making them as kits.

Case from Dan Deurloo was around $150 including faceplate.
Kit from colin was

the end price for me was a little less than $900, after shipping/tax for all this extra stuff:

screws & standoffs
www.pololu.com/catalog/product/2088 x 4
www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1962 x 1
power receptacle
wiring terminals for grounding to the case
100mV quickblow fuse
grounding wire
radio shack knobs

If you're in the states, Colin ships via TNT and the freight charges were between $50-100.  but it showed up like 2-3 days after i ordered it.  I'm in NYC, colin is in england.  

Jeff built some of those Pultec boxes.  

the builds for both the 500 and the rack were SUPER easy.   he really takes the hard part out of the process. all resistors are pre-cut, every component is in a bag and labeled.  you don't even have to think.  just find the right part, and put it in the right hole.   no measuring or anything.   it's awesome.   Jeffs kits are harder to build because he doesn't label components, so you gotta measure 'em yourself to figure out what value they are (for resistors at least)

Damn. $900 or thereabouts all in eh? I would want some of those nice looking Neve style knobs too. Price adds up quickly. Not a lot of savings over buying a pre built 500 series version. I guess with the 500 series you have to add another $120 in space in your lunchbox.

I wish I was down for that stuff.  My only soldering experience is populating a couple boards for speaker crossovers.  I think etching a pcb and building a case are a bit over my head.  Although, I might be able to get my hands on some inexpensive enclosures...I'll have to check out one of my connections.

I'm with ya, but for the same money, I can just grab a used AML 500 version and not have to worry about putting it together.  I was hoping that I could save a bit of cash by building, but not so much.

I actually have input transformers sourced for a pair of DIY 1073's but I never got an answer from folks to as what the current draw per channel is. I was told 100mA a channel, but the initial draw is much higher so you'd need to make an allowance of about 250mA?

I forgot to add I wouldn't be adding the EQ sections (Don't gasp, not all of us can afford inductors!).

Thanks for the reply!

I've used all 3 you are asking about. Do you need mic pres? If so then that rules out the 1084 eq.

As I don't strictly need preamps (although it would be nice), I'm not sure if it is better to have the greater flexibility of the EQ on the 1084.

I understand that in their original design they are essentially the same eq but I wondered whether, as clones, which of the bluzzi and the AML hit the mark better?

Really would love to know if the DIY AML 1073 exactly the same as the prebuilt AML 1073 500 series ?

many thanks for your help

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The schematics are the same. The only difference is how they are powered. Which can make a tiny hair bit of a difference.

The 1084 is a very nice sound. I would say they are a bit nicer/polite sounding then a real 1084 which I actually like.

dandeurloo  do the ez1073 and ez1084 preamp sections sound the same?