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product_id: 17521886
title: "Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp"
brand: "golden age project"
price: "HK$5085"
currency: HKD
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Golden Age Project"
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# LED Output Meter Switchable Impedance 80dB Mic Gain Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp

**Brand:** golden age project
**Price:** HK$5085
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎙️ Unlock pro-level warmth and punch without breaking the bank!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp by golden age project
- **How much does it cost?** HK$5085 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/17521886-pre-73-mkiii-mic-line-preamp)

## Best For

- golden age project enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted golden age project brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Robust:** Half-rack stainless steel chassis built to withstand the rigors of both studio and live environments.
- • **Powerful 80dB Gain:** Effortlessly capture quiet, passive ribbon mics and subtle sources with pristine clarity.
- • **Precision Monitoring:** Integrated LED output level meter ensures perfect gain staging and zero clipping.
- • **Flexible Connectivity:** Switchable 1200/300 ohm impedance and phantom power for ultimate mic and line versatility.
- • **Vintage Vibe, Modern Muscle:** Classic Neve-inspired circuitry delivers warm, punchy coloration that elevates every track.

## Overview

The Golden Age Pre-73 MKIII is a single-channel mic/line preamp inspired by the legendary Neve 1073, offering 80dB of gain, switchable impedance, phantom power, and an LED output meter in a durable half-rack chassis. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking vintage-style coloration and versatile connectivity at an accessible price point.

## Description

The classic Neve 1073 wrote the book on characterful mic preamplification, so in designing their Pre-73 MKIII mic pre, Golden Age aimed high. Given its mild pricetag, it's amazing how well they succeeded. The single-channel Pre-73 MKIII is versatile, with 80dB of gain that lets you easily mic subdued sources with passive ribbons. Cranking the main gain stage imbues your tracks with tasty vintage-style coloration. Also onboard: phantom power, a broad gain-range DI, flexible I/O, switchable impedance, and an LED output level meter, all in a robust half-rack chassis. If you want a characterful pre with punch, Sweetwater recommends the Golden Age Pre-73 MKIII. Golden Age Pre-73 MKIII Features at a Glance: Vintage-style electronics with Tantalum capacitors Simplified Gain control with Mic/Line switch makes all gain levels available for line input 80dB of gain easily handles passive ribbon mics on quiet sound sources Mic input with switchable 1200/300 ohm impedance

Review: A Reliable, Versatile, and Colorful Preamp - Sound fantastic clean, and sounds great on the right source when driven a bit harder. I've had good success coloring overheads, snares, and bass in particular, and the subtle compression when overdriving the preamp is usually quite nice. I've also played out with 2 of these wired up as an insert on a master bus, and on the right track it can sound fantastic. For those unfamiliar with the workings of this pre, the dual knob control layout might be slightly confusing from a gain staging perspective, but the included documentation provides a clear explanation for beginners. My main bass recording chain has been a tube preamp into this preamp before my interface, and it's been a very reliable and versatile setup. You can't beat the price, and my experience has been totally positive with no noise issues in either of my two units.
Review: Packs a lot of punch without draining your wallet - It would seem from other reviews that some have encountered QC issues. Thankfully, this has not been the case for me. There’s a lot of competition in this market space, but most of the competing products are both a.) more expensive, and b.) have fewer features. I’m very pleased with this preamp, and find that it is an excellent match for sources that require more gain than the preamps in a recording interface simply can’t deliver. For other applications it can certainly add a coloration reminiscent of the design it was derived from- albeit not quite the same. This can also be overdone. Overall, a great addition to the home enthusiast’s toolbox, and something to inspire more creativity and exploration. Frankly, I’m inclined to think it would even be suitable for professional applications. From my perspective, the build quality is reflected in the price. Do better options exist? Perhaps. But you won’t get them at this price point, and they’ll likely be missing some of the features found here. Highly recommend.

## Features

- Single-channel Mic/line Preamp with 80dB of Mic Gain
- LED Output Level Meter
- Switchable Impedance
- Phantom Power
- DI

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00YHM700U |
| Best Sellers Rank | #69,723 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #140 in Microphone Preamps |
| Color Name | Red |
| Compatible Devices | all |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (49) |
| Date First Available | May 21, 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.8 pounds |
| Item model number | PRE73MK3 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 14 x 13 x 4 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Golden Age Project
- **Color:** Red
- **Compatible Devices:** all
- **Item Weight:** 6.8 Pounds
- **Material:** Stainless Steel

## Images

![Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zB4zvVmbL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you show me a rear picture of this unit?**
A: Hi Jamie,On back it has an XLR output, 1/4" output, Insert Jack, and a combo xlr/1/4" input jack as well as the power input jack. We don't really have a way to link a picture on here. If this was helpful, please consider buying from us. - Pixel Pro Audio

**Q: I bought this unit last month and after a week or so...I started hearing a hum. Can you please help me with this issue?**
A: I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem. Unfortunately, I can't offer any help though. I've had mine for over a year now and haven't experienced any problems. I'm afraid I'm not tech savvy enough to offer any trouble-shooting advice. It'd probably be a good idea to contact the seller.

**Q: What's the difference between the mk ii and the mk iii?**
A: The MK III has a 2 high shelve options for adding air to the signal, a dedicated switch for mic / line that allows the unit to apply 80db of gain. The MK II only allowed 50db on line signals.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Reliable, Versatile, and Colorful Preamp
*by J***H on October 19, 2025*

Sound fantastic clean, and sounds great on the right source when driven a bit harder. I've had good success coloring overheads, snares, and bass in particular, and the subtle compression when overdriving the preamp is usually quite nice. I've also played out with 2 of these wired up as an insert on a master bus, and on the right track it can sound fantastic. For those unfamiliar with the workings of this pre, the dual knob control layout might be slightly confusing from a gain staging perspective, but the included documentation provides a clear explanation for beginners. My main bass recording chain has been a tube preamp into this preamp before my interface, and it's been a very reliable and versatile setup. You can't beat the price, and my experience has been totally positive with no noise issues in either of my two units.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Packs a lot of punch without draining your wallet
*by A***T on February 2, 2020*

It would seem from other reviews that some have encountered QC issues. Thankfully, this has not been the case for me. There’s a lot of competition in this market space, but most of the competing products are both a.) more expensive, and b.) have fewer features. I’m very pleased with this preamp, and find that it is an excellent match for sources that require more gain than the preamps in a recording interface simply can’t deliver. For other applications it can certainly add a coloration reminiscent of the design it was derived from- albeit not quite the same. This can also be overdone. Overall, a great addition to the home enthusiast’s toolbox, and something to inspire more creativity and exploration. Frankly, I’m inclined to think it would even be suitable for professional applications. From my perspective, the build quality is reflected in the price. Do better options exist? Perhaps. But you won’t get them at this price point, and they’ll likely be missing some of the features found here. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it
*by B***G on January 26, 2017*

Worth every dollar. The box it came in was a complete turn off however the unit was in perfect condition. Everything sounds..."expensive" now.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp
- Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium Short XLR to XLR Cables - 3ft, Male to Female Microphone Cable, Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Mic Cord, Black
- VANDESAIL XLR Cables, 3ft 2 Pack Microphone Cable, XLR Male to Female Balanced Microphone Cord 3 pin, 3 Foot Short mic Cord Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Nylon Braided

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