Sound Skulptor ships the MP573, a single ended class A preamp, based on the classic Neve 1290/1073, ported to the API Lunchbox format. The sound of the MP573, like its model is full, silky, detailed and musical, slightly larger than life, very complimentary to a digital recording environment.
This product is a new addition to the Sound Skulptor range of DIY kits. The DIY approach on these products makes them affordable to most - without compromising on quality. The skills needed to build the kit are basic, thanks to careful design and to the very detailed instructions. Of course, the products are also available fully assembled for the non-technicians.
Highlights :
• Single ended class A design
• Carnhill/St. Ives transformers on input and output
• 0 to 70 dB of gain
• 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
• Golden contacts on relays and switches
• Jumper selectable input impedance : 300-1200 ohms.
• High quality Grayhill gain switch
• Nicely damped quality conductive plastic potentiometer
• 1% metal film resistors
• Tantalum capacitors in the audio path
• High grade 105°C low ESR electrolytic capacitors
• WIMA film capacitors
• High grade double sided PCB with plated holes
• Easy build, dense but straightforward
Prices:
• MP573 assembled: 475 EUR (568 EUR including VAT)
• MP573 full kit: 275 EUR (329 EUR including VAT)
