Neve 1073 DPX Dual Preamp & EQ

Distinguishes its self from the other copies wa73 and the heritage elite by sounding better. Eq settings are more a like a artistic choice instead of turning knobs to get rid of unpleasant sounds. With this one, many settings are just good. Turning highs down? still nice mids and bass, not dull. dailing mids in? The diverse frequencies do something different musically. I couldnt find it on the wa73. It sounded sort of empty compared to this whatever i did. Same with the Heritage elite, although that one sounded better, almost like the Neve, but not as "filled" like the Neve. Plus the Neve has more functions, that i all use in my one man studio. A quad cortex through the di, or a direct bass, a neumann tlm 103 and a sm57 through the back for drumroom, snare, vocal and/ or ac. guitar. a wa76 comp to dail in or out, before or after eq, many choices. Also compared the GA, just to find out i had to save up and spend money, I use it every day probably for a high number of years maybe forever. Its a joy to work with

I’ve been using the Neve 1073 DPX regularly in my studio, and it has quickly become one of those pieces I reach for without overthinking. It delivers exactly what you expect from a 1073, but in a very practical, modern format.
The preamps are smooth, solid, and confidence-inspiring. On vocals, it’s easy to find a sweet spot — even small gain adjustments feel musical rather than technical. Push it harder and you get that familiar Neve thickness and density without things falling apart. It works equally well on acoustic guitars, bass, and drum room mics, where it adds weight and depth without sounding hyped.
The EQ is a joy to use. It’s simple, fast, and forgiving — you can make bold moves and the sound still stays natural. The high-frequency boost is especially useful for adding clarity and presence without harshness, and the low end feels tight and controlled rather than boomy.
What I appreciate most is how versatile the DPX is. It’s great for tracking, but I also use it during mixing for tone shaping or adding analog character to buses. The build quality is excellent, everything feels solid, and it’s clearly designed for long-term professional use.
Overall, the Neve 1073 DPX isn’t just about the name — it’s a reliable, great-sounding tool that earns its place in everyday sessions. If you want classic Neve character with modern usability, this unit delivers.

Schon lange auf der Wunschliste - jetzt endlich im Heimstudio: Der Neve 1073 Preamp mit EQ in doppelter Ausführung. Und ich muss sagen, meine Erwatrtungen wurden mehr als erfüllt.

Ich habe viele Jahre mit dem 1073 DPA Preamp und den UAD 1073 EQ-Emulationen gearbeitet. Auch nicht schlecht. Aber kein wirklicher Vergleich mit dem DPX! Der Sound - einfach genial. Alles, was man da durchschickt scheint irgendwie besser zu klingen, plastischer, dreidimensionaler, voller. Die einzelnen Parts lassen sich dadurch besser im Mix platzieren. Der DPX arbeitet die "Persönlichkeit" jedes Instruments heraus.

Positiv hervorzuheben sind auch die Routing-Möglichkeiten. So können weitere Geräte, z.B. Kompressor, mittels Insert-Buchsen zwischen Eingangs- und Ausgangsübertragern, wahlweise vor oder nach dem EQ eingeschleift werden und vom Sound des 1073 mit profitieren.

Einziger Wermutstropfen: Der EQ kann nicht mit anderen Preamps zusammen genutzt werden, z.B. API-Preamp -> 1073 EQ. In diesem Fall sollte man überlegen, auf getrennte 500er Module für 1073 Preamp und EQ in einer Lunchbox zurück zu greifen.

Insgesamt: Absolute Kaufempfehlung, aber vorsicht: Suchtgefahr!-)