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BAE Audio 1073MP dual channel without power supply
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Produktmerkmale:
Dies ist die Mikrofonvorverstärkerversion des 1073-Equalizers mit demselben bekannten charakteristischen Class-A-Sound mit harmonisch satten tiefen Tönen, leicht resonanten Höhen und fokussierten Mitten.
Ein transformatorgekoppelter Eingang mit zwei wählbaren Impedanzen sorgt dafür, dass der 1073MP mit einer Vielzahl von Mikrofonen gut funktioniert.
Komplett Klasse A, transformatorgekoppeltes Design in einem 19-Zoll-1HE-Gehäuse.
XLR-Eingänge mit Line-Pegel für zusätzliche Vielseitigkeit als Line-Vorverstärker.
Hochohmige DI für Gitarre und Synthesizer.
Dieselben Klasse-A-Komponenten wie 1073 und 1084.
Beleuchtete Drucktasten für Phasenumkehr und Phantomspeisung.
Eingangsimpedanz-Wahlschalter zwischen 1200 und 300 Ohm.
Gleiches modulares Design und Handverdrahtung, für die BAE bekannt ist.
Mit der geregelten linearen Stromversorgung können bis zu vier Kanäle versorgt werden.
Ware kann auch vor Ort in unserem Ladengeschäft abgeholt werden.
Digital Audio Service GmbH
Neuer Kamp 30
20357 Hamburg
This listing is firmly in a seller’s market for the BAE 1073MP dual-channel preamp, and the €2,359 asking price is ambitious compared to the typical used market. Based on 32 recent EUR comparable listings, the median used price is €153, the 25th percentile €78, and the 75th percentile €838. The asking price vastly exceeds even the 75th percentile, sitting nearly triple that high-end used benchmark, which signals this is not a bargain but a premium, likely overpriced offer for a unit without power supply.
Despite the high price, the BAE 1073MP is well-regarded for its authentic Neve 1073 “vibe,” Class A discrete circuitry, and Carnhill transformers that deliver harmonically rich lows and focused mids. It excels in mic preamping and DI applications, making it a favorite for professional and home studios seeking vintage tone. However, without the included PSU, the buyer must verify compatibility and cost of a replacement, which adds hidden expense. At this price, only original-owner condition, pristine accessories, or rare timing would justify the cost; otherwise, it remains a risky buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Dual emerged from the Black Forest region of Germany in 1907, when brothers Christian and Joseph Steidinger began manufacturing clockwork and gramophone components in St. Georgen. The company adopted its now-iconic name in 1927 after pioneering dual-mode power supplies that allowed gramophones to operate from either mains electricity or mechanical wind-up mechanisms. This innovation marked the beginning of Dual's transition from component supplier to full-fledged audio manufacturer, establishing a foundation of engineering precision that would define the brand for decades.
Dual built its reputation primarily as a turntable specialist, becoming Europe's largest turntable manufacturer by the post-war era with over 3,000 employees across multiple factories. Beyond vinyl playback, the company expanded into cassette players, CD players, and broader consumer electronics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, demonstrating versatility across analog and digital formats. The company's focus on mechanical excellence and stable drive systems earned it recognition as a dependable, quality-focused manufacturer throughout its European heyday.
Today, Dual occupies a fragmented market position following corporate restructuring in the 1990s and subsequent ownership changes. The original German turntable line continues production in St. Georgen under Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, maintaining traditional manufacturing standards and appealing to vintage enthusiasts and collectors. Separately, Namsung Electronics markets Dual-branded consumer electronics in the Americas at accessible price points. The brand's legacy rests primarily on its classic turntables, which remain highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles valuing precision engineering and heritage craftsmanship.
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