Warm Audio WA273

If there is one style of preamp that professional engineers would unanimously agree has defined the sound of pop/rock records for decades, it would surely be the venerable '73-style microphone peramp. '73-style preamps have been used heavily in recording and live applications for many years and are still considered the holy grail among preamps. Warm Audio's WA73 family consists of single- and dual-channel '73-style preamplifiers (with and without EQ), each of which pays careful homage to British audio history. When Warm Audio decided to release the WA273 it was imperative that it meet expectations in both vintage design and performance. The sound and sweet character that the '73-style vintage microphone preamplifiers impart is so unique and familiar, we will only have the pure desire to deliver sonically accurate reproductions. After years of research and development, careful reverse engineering and countless hours of auditions, the WA273 was born. Classic '73-style preamplifiers were often hand-wired, just like the WA273!