Neve 1073LB 500 Series #1

The 1073LB is a compact version of the legendary 1073 preamp, designed to fit into a 500-series module. Built in England, it maintains the original 1073 architecture, featuring matched components and hand-wound transformers that deliver the iconic sound.

The preamp uses a 5dB stepped Elma switch for precise gain staging across its high-output range, eliminating the need for a mic/line switch. Instead, the potentiometer automatically selects the correct input.

With three gain stages, powered by two independent transistor-based preamplifiers, the 1073LB offers up to 80dB of microphone gain. This ensures the signature musical warmth, drive, and harmonic saturation for which the 1073 is known, ideal for both line and mic signals.

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

VAT (Value Added Tax) can be deducted if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based outside of the EU. Non-EU buyers pay all and any import tax and duty as regulated by their local customs.