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12 Months EXTRA for Free!
Many of our competitors charge 10% or more for an additional 12 months of warranty on the products they sell. AMS offers this exclusive benefit to our valued customers at no extra charge. Thousands of items on our site and in our catalog carry the "Gold Lock Extended Warranty" icon. It means you get the manufacturer's full warranty plus 12 additional months, FREE!!!
Our 45 day return policy allows you to buy with confidence at AMS! If you are not completely satisfied with any item* purchased from AMS, return it to us within 45 days of the shipping date, and we will refund your money or help you with an exchange. That's always been our policy, and now we've added the ease of Electronic Return Labels!
Canadian Shipping Information
Welcome Canadian musicians! Buying your gear from AMS is as easy as going to a local music store, with more selection and more than competitive prices!
Items with this logo are eligible to ship to Canada. Please note that you will be responsible for payment of brokerage fees, duties and other import taxes applicable to your order.
NOTE: Free shipping offers do not apply to Canadian orders. Please be aware of custom fees - such as taxes and duties - when your order arrives. Since these fees vary from location to location, CUSTOMS FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN SHIPPING CHARGES. Please check with your local customs office for more information on the fees in your areas. Refusal to pay these fees will result in an undeliverable order. If returned, we do not refund shipping charges and may assess restocking fees to cover return shipping expenses.
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A vintage 1073 mic preamp has been a legendary piece of studio equipment for decades. These pres are able to bring out wonderful levels of weight, depth, and clarity from your microphones without muddying the levels. There’s just one concern… you’ll have a pay a lot to get your hands on one.
Black Lion Audio B173 mkII Microphone Preamp Features
Big 1073-style gain
Cinemag input and output transformers
Variable output attenuation for control over transformer saturation
Front panel D.I.
Stepped input gain
48V phantom power
Phase inverse controls
Convenient half-rack sizing for mixing-and-matching
So what’s an audio engineer and producer to do?
Well, meet the Black Lion Audio B173 mkII — the most portable and price-friendly 1073 British-sound around!
The Black Lion Audio B173 mkII Microphone Preamp uses the same Cinemag input and output transformers as their B173 Quad! That means a whopping 70dB of gain, a revamped gain stage, and a lower noise floor for cleaner, lower distortion sound. A front panel D.I. delivers a harmonically rich tone to guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers, and stepped input gain and variable output attenuation allow for perfect control over transformer saturation.
Add the sound and style of the 1073 to your home studio at a great price! The Black Lion B173 mkII is sure to be a wonderful addition to your production setup.