Wunder Audio PAFOUR

Transistor technology. The assembly diagram is identical in all respects to the model in 1073 to Neve, one of the most prestigious preamps of all time. Every component is rigorously identical to the original. The manufacturer has managed to find the same transformers as those that equipped consoles that have served to albums Led Zeppeling, and has boosted production for these preamps.

Mic preamps or line, or taken DI. phase reverse, phantom power.

Rackable 1 unit model, relatively compact but a large external power supply.
the Power Supply can power several rack.

The build quality is impeccable (rickains those still waiting for the 3rd war, just in case)

UTILIZATION

Setting clear, Potentiometers very strong, the pitch is 6dB

SOUND QUALITY

There really need to make an apology for 1073, it is sufficiently famous. It is simply the best preamp that I know. the sound is slightly colored, like Neve was able to do, so it appears more beautiful than life. the magic of this preamp is essentially the sound of transformers. it provides a very soft sound, without being mushy. really magic on vocals, guitars or overhead.
An incredible asset to rock, hip-hop, all music that would "warm"

OVERALL OPINION

I use it daily for two years. I compared the Millennia HV3, the API 512, the Vintech 1272, and the Shadow Hills Gama Pre.

All these are high-end preamps so it would be an exaggeration to say that the Wunder is 100 X better.
but he is my favorite for vocals because it colors subtly, exactly as expected. Neve sound is one of the most popular sounds, we understand why.

The only disadvantage because you have to find one: it's not 6dB: when a singer has a lot of gain variation, it was quickly surprised. as the knobs are notched, difficult to gain riding. but that's what the knobs on the old. The only other downside is that the power supply to take place. but when you hear the result, while it does not matter ....
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