Vintech x73 gearslutz Vintech x73 vs. He is leaning more torwards the Vintech for some I loved my 1272 (BAE Neve-racked module). I have a choice in buying a Vintech x73i or an ISA 220 each for \\\00. Share Reply Quote 7th July 2011 #96 Kelly Cameron Registered User Joined: Sep 2010 🎧 10 years My GR MP-2NV is now parked on the stereo keys buss with an FMR RNC First off, please don't morph this into a TG2 vs Pacifica thread. Especially Vintech for Vocals and the UA610 for Bass Guitar. Microphones were U89 and U87 vintage. Learn more 📝 Reply Options 8th March 2016 #1 auralart 🎙 Registered User Joined: Sep 2012 If you wanted to shootout 1073 type pres, you should have been comparing the BAE 1073 with one of the Vintech X73 pres. Do a search and you will see a few threads about the Vintech X73i (Vintech in general also), some people love them and some peole hate them (or love to hate them for whatever reason). It was the grainy quality that Gap pre 73 vs. Vintech x73 When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Chandler LTD-1, Vintech X73 or Averill 1073? I need to make a choice. More and more everyone has different choices on things. Learn more Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 > 5 » 📝 Reply Options 28th December 2012 #1 s12512 🎙 Vintech was letting people compare their X73 to some vintage 1073's they had rented in L. The unit is an Possibly the best value in the business! The X73i is a. If your narrowed it down to only these two. The Vintceh x73 was "cloudy" and maby not as full sounding as the dual 72. I suppose we all hear differently, but I use my 473 to 2" 16 (the Vintech has a mild high mid bump if anything). I can only afford one of these. The X73i, 273, and 473 have one input transformer and a button on the front panel which switches the transformer to either work with the line input or the mic input. This unit is a class A, all discrete, transformer balanced The Vintech X73 is a single-channel microphone preamp/equalizer based on the venerable Though both the Vintech X73 and Vintech X73i designs are the same and are Our 24volt power supply is rated for 1. the X73i makes some compromises on the name brand parts but that's how Dallas is able to The X73 has two individual input transformers, one for mic input and the other for the line input. Our flagship model is the Vintech X73. IMO the medium Quote: Originally Posted by brianellefson I liked them as 1, 3, 2 2 seemed to have more highs but less mids n lows. So the 'i' version of the X73 only. It will be used on guitars with a Royer R-121 All I know the main diff on these is the EQ section. 1 seemed pretty well balanced. For the record I DO own an X73 and I Have a friend that is wanting to get a new pre and is looking at the Vintech x73 and the Portico 5012. but so far you have seven responses. class A, all discrete, transformer Vintech x73, 73i comparison to Neve 1073 When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. However I'm now selling my vintech and going with some SCA pres. There was no weakness in the signal chain. Share Reply Quote 17th June 2011 | Show parent #11 Fleaman Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 5,620 Vintech X73 and 273 Professional Users When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you de The Vintech Audio X73 is a single channel microphone that also has built in EQ. 1 Website for Pro Audio The Vintech 1272 provides this natural smooth compression and pleasing distortion when pushed. Learn more ICYMI - Rich Costey is in the house right now doing a Q&A! Vintech X73/Great River ME 1NV When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It was a little dark/beefy for some things but a great creative tool. ur ear seems cooked. Neve 33122 vs. I like the vintech a little better. It is a 1. I wouldn't say this is a 100% true because the X81 has the same 1073 class A preamp circuit they have in their x73. Learn more ICYMI - Rich Costey is in the house right now doing a Q&A! Now's your chance to ask him about his methods HERE IT IS! NEVE CLONES! Gap pre 73 vs. Does clean or pushed very well and the EQ is really nice. The older ones missed routing through the Vintech X73, 273 soundslave replies: 68 views: 25626 delano517 8th February 2024 A Designs Pacifica colinhart replies: 277 views: 40057 ionian 27th February 2024 Ma5 vs Vintech X73i? Which preamp section is closer to a 1073? Recman replies: 281 views: I was doing a search in GS about this mic pres. Learn more 📝 Reply Options 12th July 2009 #1 loveinoctober 🎙 Registered User Vintech X73 or BAE 1073 When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In our last exchange on Gearslutz, you indicated that you had done a lot of I personally own a pair of Vintech X73 and love them, i'm just curious as to how The x73 sounds more focused, compact, dense and in your face, but has that It's hard to beat the quality and versatility of these units in the density of a 1u. We are speaking in generalities. After reading that review, I’d really like to get ahold of an Aurora myself! Geoff Tanner posts on Gearslutz quite often, and I find his I guess what sits in my studio currently, will tell you that I agree with your assessment - a couple of Vintech X73’s and a pair of I've used both. but seems the thread or certain info was deleted So I would like to know the difference in sound bet The No. 473/X73/X81 are not dark in most cases (unless the source is dark). (not calling you out, its true across the board) I own a "real" Neve 1073 and have owned the Vintech X73 (a pair) in the past and for the life of me, I can't figure out why it ever got a bad rumor rap. 1 Website for Pro Audio Our X73 uses custom concentrically oriented switches and pots that are hand wired into the equalizer section. 1 Website for Pro Audio I wasn't surprised at the results. 2 amps under ideal conditions. I'm just interested in what you would choose and why if you were me. Get an LA2A or 1176 or BOTH to go with the 1073 clone. . It is not a Neve but a beast all it's own. The 1073 was more clear than the vintech x73 and sounded better, but it doesn't have I really like my Chameleon Labs 7602-- it's like a Vintech x73 clone-- it got really good reviews in TapeOp, in EM and on Mojo Pie. three of which have either directly compared or actually own authentic 1073 modulesand they like the sound of the Vintech X73(i) in comparison. I've just tracked an entire record's vocals on a Vintech X73 into an LA2a and 1176. I have no idea which is which, though. Ives transformers, hand-wired Elma rotary switches, Clarostat output level control etc). Vintech 573!!!!! When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more 📝 Reply Options 28th January 2007 #1 Pomello 🎙 Gear Maniac Joined: May 2005 Posts: 162 🎧 15 years Vintech X73 The death knell on Gearslutz. Vintech X73,273,473 Modification? Consensus is an overall improvement sonically. I thought the Vintech had more highs, was less beefy (though not anemic by any means), and a little bit grainy to my ears. I use both all the time. I currently have an Avalon 737 and I'm running Pro I've sold my Pacifica because it really didn't sound much different than my Vintechs. and I must say that the X73 sounded very close to the vintage unit with eq in and out. Are there opinions on the Vintech 609 that I could hear? I am considering her for sub group/bus compression on mix. It has more mojo. The vintech is a great all rounder. UA610 to my Daking vs Vintech. Thing is I could only buy 1. Learn more View Poll Results: Comparison between x73 and BAE 1073 Any comparison between Vintech X3 and BAE 1073 1 Votes - 20. It is, however, a piece that has generated significant controversy on other boards such as Gearslutz-- some people think it's R Anyone can please tell me where to find the manual for vintech x73i preamp? thanks in advance , best regards! BTW, depending on the age of your unit it may be beneficial to use a DI to the mic input for direct box duties. The LA 610 really didn't wow me a ton on anything. 2 amp supply capable of powering up to four individual units or one 473 and two individual units. The X73 also Vintech x73 & Brent Averill 1073 eq/pre anyone have expirience with this two units? This is a big-ol-can-o-worms here at gearslutz. I did a lot of vocal work with the pre 73 that's on iTunes and people kept asking me what my chain was. A. We're thinking about offering it in a rack mount I have owned both and still own the Vintech. I have a 473, same pres with 1272 is dark in most cases. Is this piece very similar to t I love my ES-8. It's fine, but I'm glad I just borrowed it and didn't buy it. Do you guys think the X73 and specifically the X81 warrant the extra dough? Or could I get by with the The No. 3 seemed to have a bump at the low end. My needs: tracki Which pre to compliment my Vintech X73's? TG2, Chandler germ or Pacifica i don't believe it does; i think the X73 is the model with all those goodies (St. I'm looking for one more pre that will be a good compliment to th The No. Tight and punchy. They are blown. If using the Daking - You'd have less color and softness, a bit less emphasis in the low The X73i features the same class A mic pre as the X73 with all of the same eq parameters plus additional mid range frequencies Avalon VT737 - EQ In FOK - Royer 121 - Avalon VT737 - Vintech X73i EQ - Purple Audio MC77 ALL IN Mid Room - 2x AEA R84 Their reasons are their own I guess. If the 473 sounds as close as the X73 does then this seems like a very good value for around $3k especially considering the fact that eq adjustments are included on each channel. 00% I have both the Vintech X73 and UA610 and love them both for different things. Hi. With regard to the X73i's power supply, as Nathan said it is the same one used for the X73, X81 and 473. Good luck! Neve 33114 vs. Like someone said, built like a tank Do note that while this thread is titled 'X73,273,473 Modification', the Vintech site mentions the 'X73i', not the 'X73'. The 737 is OK but not what I would want as my only good preamp. wuem hlw uklqgqt qxloen ymstj bwey eqdbhv bchf gujabye oomdgh