Vintech X73 Passes the Test.... Again!
Hey all.
I have always stated that Dallas's pres (Vintech Audio) were identical to their original counterparts. And in some ways, better. Some have scoffed at this and have told me on a number of occasions that I did not know what I was talking about, though I did. This fact was verified when one of his X73's was scoped against an original 1073. I think it was done at least a couple of years ago, maybe three.
Comparison Graphs Recently..... Jan. 16, 2006..... the X73 was put to the test again in a blind shootout in Nashville. Needless to say, it passed with flying colors! And though this was not a surprise to either Dallas or myself, it was a surprise to some big-time mixers in the industry.
Blind Shootout Fwiw..... I helped Dallas during the early design phases of the Dual72. In fact, he added the 1/4" D.I.s as a result of my suggesting that it would make for a more versatile unit. The first units did not have D.I.s. Mine was one of them, but has been outfitted with all of the latest mods.
I have said it many times before and I will say it yet again.... If you want a Neve pre, you cannot go wrong with a Vintech!