Golden Age Project Pre73 - Page 2

greatgreatriver · 29th December 2008

thx man i found it - goldenage have messed up their home page... took me some time to find the price list...

gain 80dB sounds nice - could be a winner with my ribbon mics...

O'Ryan · 29th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knastratt

Oh - I wasn't aiming that at you. It was for people to come saying "well it might be good but a NEVE it's NOT".

Kool im thinking about ordering one this week if they still have some in stock.

USpirit · 29th December 2008

I am interested in hearing any user comments on these.

slowjett · 29th December 2008

If the PSU's are right I'll buy one tomorrow.

redddog · 29th December 2008

Aren't the Chamelon 7622s basically the same thing as these?

Those things are 2 1073-type pre sections with external power and I believe they are the same price. About $300 a channel.

Coyoteous · 30th December 2008

- anybody get a price from Alto?

Hotstuff · 30th December 2008

Hi all,

Great pre for vocals, full smooth sound.
I like it on snare and kick,The pre really brings the snare forward in the mix, the sound seems to maintain that first initial transient giving you the impression of a fuller sound, With the kick you get all the bottom you will ever need.
The pre also handles heavy distorted guitars easily, it does n´t crap out or sound harsh as do cheaper preamp designs.
What I like most about them is it is easier to place the mics, have an assistant place the mic while you listen through the monitors and you will hear the sound change with only minor adjustments, the preamp can reproduce lots of detail.

It is really excellent for the price. I am really happy with mine.
I now have 2

Carlos

kidvybes · 30th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coyoteous

- anybody get a price from Alto?

Anthony is the direct contact at Alto...very reliable and responsive to inquiries...his contact info is above in his his posting...

Coyoteous · 30th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidvybes

Anthony is the direct contact at Alto...very reliable and responsive to inquiries...his contact info is above in his his posting...

I pm'd him for a price... haven't heard anything back. Is the price a secret, or if anyone here got a price, were you asked not to post it? I guess I'll try e-mail next...

kidvybes · 30th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coyoteous

I pm'd him for a price... haven't heard anything back. Is the price a secret, or if anyone here got a price, were you asked not to post it? I guess I'll try e-mail next...

...my guess is that since he's not a regular here on GS, he's not checking for PMs...in my experience, quickest response is by phone...also very prompt with emails...the price is essentially the same as in Europe...but since this is the first initial run of GAP units here in the US (only 12) I suspect the crew at Alto are proceeding in a respectfully conservative manner until they have some hands-on experience with the product...Anthony has been most professional in answering questions and keeping those of us who have already ordered units in the loop (in particular, where the acquisition of proper power supplies for the US 110v usage are concerned)...I suggest you call him if you are serious about purchasing one of these initial supply...

...also, in light of some of the quality control issues that seem to be surfacing with some of the other Chinese Neve "clone" units from the group-buy, these particular GAP PRE73 preamps appear to be a great value...having established high-end audio dealers such as Golden Age (in Sweden) overseeing the QC of these units, and Alto Music (in NY) handling the distribution here in the US is a definate plus...I'm looking forward to putting one to use once the power-source issue is solved...the reason that it has been a bit of a fiasco is that this particular design utilizes a 24V "AC/AC" power supply rather than the more common "AC/DC" power supplies used here in the US...AC/AC power supplies are much harder to source and are in limited availibility here in the US...I'm sure that once a suitable supply is located (which appears to be very soon), then there will be more continuity in the distribution of the units...considering that the group-buy participants waited months (and some are still waiting), I'm glad to know that these will soon be available in relatively short order...

kidvybes · 30th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by redddog

Aren't the Chamelon 7622s basically the same thing as these?
Those things are 2 1073-type pre sections with external power and I believe they are the same price. About $300 a channel.

...after seeing the interior pics of the PRE73, I suspect they may be closer than we think...once a few more of these get put to use we'll soon know if they are "as good as", "better than" or "not as good as" the CL versions (which seem to get more props for their EQ than their preamps)...but for those of us who don't need a dual-channel pre, this is a most affordable option...

Coyoteous · 30th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidvybes

...the price is essentially the same as in Europe...

- cool... so about $300?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidvybes

...also, in light of some of the quality control issues that seem to be surfacing with some of the other Chinese Neve "clone" units from the group-buy, these particular GAP PRE73 preamps appear to be a great value...

- yeah, I have a group buy 1073. So far, mine seems to work fine - well worth the wait. Fixes for any of the minor problems should be available in short order.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidvybes

...the reason that it has been a bit of a fiasco is that this particular design utilizes a 24V "AC/AC" power supply rather than the more common "AC/DC" power supplies used here in the US...

We call these magical AC to AC power conversion devices "transformers" here on the prairie.

kidvybes · 30th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coyoteous

- cool... so about $300?

...yep

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coyoteous

- yeah, I have a group buy 1073. So far, mine seems to work fine - well worth the wait. Fixes for any of the minor problems should be available in short order.

...so if you do decide to grab one of these as well, you'll be able to provide some objective comparison of the two preamps...just curious, what was your final cost including shipping for your group-buy 1073?...I totally missed out on that opportunity, but always had pretty high regard for 797Audio's microphone products in the past (particularly their capsules/diaphragms)...they have always been one of the better manufacturers in China...

slowjett · 30th December 2008

I just ordered one. Should get to try it out in a few days!

-Josh

rarseman · 30th December 2008

Anyone tried it with a ribbon mic (like r121)?

slowjett · 30th December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by rarseman

Anyone tried it with a ribbon mic (like r121)?

Send me yours, i'll let you know how it works.

PS, you might not get it back for a few weeks

rarseman · 30th December 2008

We are going up to Woodbury Commons this weekend so I might check it out myself (that if there any stock left)

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowjett

Send me yours, i'll let you know how it works.

PS, you might not get it back for a few weeks

redddog · 30th December 2008

That place is sick.

We used to live 5 minutes from there in Monroe.

Middletown is about 15 miles up rt 17. Really easy.

Matti · 31st December 2008

Place for next 12 ?

Matti ( Europe )

Coyoteous · 31st December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidvybes

...so if you do decide to grab one of these as well, you'll be able to provide some objective comparison of the two preamps...just curious, what was your final cost including shipping for your group-buy 1073?...I totally missed out on that opportunity, but always had pretty high regard for 797Audio's microphone products in the past (particularly their capsules/diaphragms)...they have always been one of the better manufacturers in China...

I'm afraid I can't afford one of the GA pre's yet. I'd be all over one if: a) my economy were better, and: b) I hadn't done the group-buy - oh, well. If the GA pre were less expensive, which I really didn't expect, I'd try to swing it. I actually thought it would be more. That's why I wanted to know the price. Of course, something similar to the GA at the group-buy raw prices would probably be a third to a quarter of the price, but you've already addressed the issues there - maybe next time, if Chance decides to do it.

Matti · 31st December 2008

I´m still waing for my gb 81´s, lets see then...

Matti

JMc · 31st December 2008

Hey Anthony,

Any tracking info for those of us who placed their orders? Just wondering when this thing is going to hit my doorstep.

Thanks.

bobtheautomator · 31st December 2008

I just emailed anthony direct anthony@altomusic.com for tracking. I'll have mine friday.

slowjett · 31st December 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobtheautomator

I just emailed anthony direct anthony@altomusic.com for tracking. I'll have mine friday.

Ditto! I'll give you my tracking number so you can see when mine arrives!

videoracer · 2nd January 2009

Hey Coyoteous, what did you pay for your group buy pre, if you don't mind me asking? I wanted to get one of those, but I was turned off by the whole ritual.

I was glad when the GA came out, even if it's only a single channel, as it's something that I can just order and put to use, even if it may cost a bit more.

I bet by this time next year you'll see a slew of these Chinese Neve clones on the market, in and and two channel flavors, but I need one now, and the GA is reasonable priced.

slowjett · 2nd January 2009

Got mine today. Haven't plugged it in yet though. Though its pretty straight forward, I'd expected it to include a manual which it did not. Anyone else not get a manual/warranty card or anything?

kidvybes · 3rd January 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowjett

Anyone else not get a manual/warranty card or anything?

...you want a warranty and a manual for $300?...boy, picky picky...

slowjett · 3rd January 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidvybes

...you want a warranty and a manual for $300?...boy, picky picky...

I'm a guy who likes to eat his cake. So is that a no?

JMc · 3rd January 2009

I was fairly stunned to receive mine today!!! I think it shipped Tuesday. A good omen, perhaps? The box was weird though. It looks like it was printed 30 years ago. Those wacky Chinese!

slowjett · 3rd January 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMc

The box was weird though. It looks like it was printed 30 years ago. Those wacky Chinese!

I know right? The box IS vintage!

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bobtheautomator Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 56	I just emailed anthony direct anthony@altomusic.com for tracking. I'll have mine friday.

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JMc Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boss Angeles Posts: 455	I was fairly stunned to receive mine today!!! I think it shipped Tuesday. A good omen, perhaps? The box was weird though. It looks like it was printed 30 years ago. Those wacky Chinese!