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product_id: 17521886
title: "Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp"
brand: "golden age project"
price: "2237.73 DT"
currency: TND
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Golden Age Project"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17521886-golden-age-project-pre-73-mkiii-mic-line-preamp
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# LED Output Meter Switchable Impedance 80dB Mic Gain Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp

**Brand:** golden age project
**Price:** 2237.73 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎙️ Elevate your sound with vintage character and modern precision—don’t just record, make a statement!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp by golden age project
- **How much does it cost?** 2237.73 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17521886-golden-age-project-pre-73-mkiii-mic-line-preamp)

## Best For

- golden age project enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted golden age project brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Gain That Goes the Distance:** 80dB gain effortlessly captures even the quietest passive ribbon mics
- • **Vintage Vibe, Modern Muscle:** Classic Neve-inspired warmth with robust solid-state reliability
- • **Visual Feedback, Zero Guesswork:** Integrated LED output meter keeps your levels perfectly dialed in
- • **Versatile I/O with Phantom Power:** Supports dynamic, condenser mics and DI inputs for studio-grade flexibility
- • **Precision Control at Your Fingertips:** Switchable 1200/300 ohm impedance for tailored tonal shaping

## Overview

The Golden Age Pre-73 MKIII is a single-channel mic/line preamp delivering up to 80dB of gain, switchable impedance, phantom power, and a built-in LED output meter. Inspired by the legendary Neve 1073, it offers warm, rich, and full-bodied sound in a compact half-rack stainless steel chassis, making it a versatile and affordable choice for professional-quality vocal and instrument recording.

## Description

The classic Neve 1073 wrote the book on characterful mic preamplification, so in designing their Pre-73 MKIII mic pre, Golden Age aimed high. Given its mild pricetag, it's amazing how well they succeeded. The single-channel Pre-73 MKIII is versatile, with 80dB of gain that lets you easily mic subdued sources with passive ribbons. Cranking the main gain stage imbues your tracks with tasty vintage-style coloration. Also onboard: phantom power, a broad gain-range DI, flexible I/O, switchable impedance, and an LED output level meter, all in a robust half-rack chassis. If you want a characterful pre with punch, Sweetwater recommends the Golden Age Pre-73 MKIII. Golden Age Pre-73 MKIII Features at a Glance: Vintage-style electronics with Tantalum capacitors Simplified Gain control with Mic/Line switch makes all gain levels available for line input 80dB of gain easily handles passive ribbon mics on quiet sound sources Mic input with switchable 1200/300 ohm impedance

Review: A Reliable, Versatile, and Colorful Preamp - Sound fantastic clean, and sounds great on the right source when driven a bit harder. I've had good success coloring overheads, snares, and bass in particular, and the subtle compression when overdriving the preamp is usually quite nice. I've also played out with 2 of these wired up as an insert on a master bus, and on the right track it can sound fantastic. For those unfamiliar with the workings of this pre, the dual knob control layout might be slightly confusing from a gain staging perspective, but the included documentation provides a clear explanation for beginners. My main bass recording chain has been a tube preamp into this preamp before my interface, and it's been a very reliable and versatile setup. You can't beat the price, and my experience has been totally positive with no noise issues in either of my two units.
Review: Amazing Preamp! - Great preamp, especially for the price.

## Features

- Single-channel Mic/line Preamp with 80dB of Mic Gain
- LED Output Level Meter
- Switchable Impedance
- Phantom Power
- DI

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00YHM700U |
| Amplifier Type | Solid State |
| Audio Output Mode | DI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,721 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #108 in Microphone Preamps |
| Brand | Golden Age Project |
| Color | Red |
| Compatible Devices | all |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 51 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 6.8 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Golden Age Project |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Mfr Part Number | PRE73MK3 |
| Model Name | PRE-73 MKIII |
| Model Number | PRE73MK3 |
| Number of Bands | 1 |
| Output Channel Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Sound Profile | Warm, Rich, Full-bodied |
| Warranty Description | 2-Year Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Golden Age Project
- **Color:** Red
- **Compatible Devices:** all
- **Item Weight:** 6.8 Pounds
- **Material:** Stainless Steel

## Images

![Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zB4zvVmbL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you show me a rear picture of this unit?**
A: Hi Jamie,On back it has an XLR output, 1/4" output, Insert Jack, and a combo xlr/1/4" input jack as well as the power input jack. We don't really have a way to link a picture on here. If this was helpful, please consider buying from us. - Pixel Pro Audio

**Q: I bought this unit last month and after a week or so...I started hearing a hum. Can you please help me with this issue?**
A: I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem. Unfortunately, I can't offer any help though. I've had mine for over a year now and haven't experienced any problems. I'm afraid I'm not tech savvy enough to offer any trouble-shooting advice. It'd probably be a good idea to contact the seller.

**Q: What's the difference between the mk ii and the mk iii?**
A: The MK III has a 2 high shelve options for adding air to the signal, a dedicated switch for mic / line that allows the unit to apply 80db of gain. The MK II only allowed 50db on line signals.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Reliable, Versatile, and Colorful Preamp
*by J***H on October 19, 2025*

Sound fantastic clean, and sounds great on the right source when driven a bit harder. I've had good success coloring overheads, snares, and bass in particular, and the subtle compression when overdriving the preamp is usually quite nice. I've also played out with 2 of these wired up as an insert on a master bus, and on the right track it can sound fantastic. For those unfamiliar with the workings of this pre, the dual knob control layout might be slightly confusing from a gain staging perspective, but the included documentation provides a clear explanation for beginners. My main bass recording chain has been a tube preamp into this preamp before my interface, and it's been a very reliable and versatile setup. You can't beat the price, and my experience has been totally positive with no noise issues in either of my two units.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Preamp!
*by D***O on March 30, 2026*

Great preamp, especially for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it
*by B***G on January 26, 2017*

Worth every dollar. The box it came in was a complete turn off however the unit was in perfect condition. Everything sounds..."expensive" now.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII Mic Line Preamp
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*Last updated: 2026-06-21*