The B173 is one of the most “bang for your buck” preamps in existence, and is now available in the 500 series format. The B173 500 not only delivers the beefy lows, buttery mids, and polished highs of a classic 1073 preamp, but does so at a fraction of the price!
The preamp and line amp circuitry found in the B173 500 is identical to the original B173. Not a single component or design feature was compromised while converting it to a smaller package. As a result, the circuit boards are jam packed with all sorts of delicious components, including a brawny Cinemag input transformer!
The power supply is the backbone of any preamp design, and can make a huge impact on the overall sound and performance of the preamp. The +24V rail needed to power the B173 500 is painstakingly converted from the +/- 16V rails of a 500 series rack using a custom DC-DC converter circuit specially designed to keep any unwanted noise or modulations out of the signal path. Complete isolation is then achieved through the use of inductors, ferrite beads, decoupling capacitors, power regulation, and a custom enclosure surrounding the entire circuit.
FRONT
- GAIN (stepped, 12-position switch): clockwise rotation yields an increase in input signal amplitude, counterclockwise rotation yields a decrease in input signal amplitude
- 48V: engage to turn phantom power on, disengage to turn phantom power off
- PHASE (Ø): engage to adjust input signal polarity by 180°, disengage to leave input signal polarity unchanged
- OUT LEVEL: clockwise rotation yields less attenuation, counterclockwise rotation yields more attenuation (for beginners, it’s best to leave the output level fully clockwise and increase Gain as needed so as not to saturate the input transformer)
- Hi-Z: engage to select faceplate TS jack as input source, disengage to select XLR input jack on 500 series rack as input source (GAIN does not adjust signal level, however, OUT LEVEL does attenuate the signal)
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Note: Orders with more than one item are assigned a processing period in accordance with the item.
Before shipping, we will inspect the ordered items thoroughly. The majority of orders are shipped within 48 hrs. The expected delivery time is between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
The inventory is always changing and we do not completely manage it because multiple stakeholders are involved, including our warehouse and factory. The levels of stock can change at any time. Be aware that it's possible for your order to be out of stock after you have placed the order.
Our policy lasts thirty days. If 30 days have passed since you purchased your item, we will not be able to offer you a return or exchange.
To be returned it must be in its original packaging, unopened and in the condition you received it in. It should also be in the original packaging.
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