GAP Pre 73 with Carnhill Transformer

[subvertallchris]

If anyone else has a Pre 73, definitely look into swapping the factory transformer out for a Carnhill. Amazing. That thin top and crappy distortion you get from driving it too hard disappears. It's a lot smoother. I found a guy who sells one that you can just plug right in for $85, takes about 10 minutes.

Anyone else use this pre? Anyone else modded theirs? Thoughts?

 

[arv_foh]

I have 2 of the stock ones and I'm very content with them

 

[JeffTD]

I can see this doing cool things but I can also see it making the preamp kind of stuffy and not as tight, much like I found my SCA N72 (Neve 72 clone with Carnhill transformers) to be.

 

[jimwilbourne]

Can you do a comparison between stock and mod?

 

[arv_foh]

They have comparisons of mod/stock on the zen pro audio website. I'd link but I'm on my phone

 

[jangoux]

I can see this doing cool things but I can also see it making the preamp kind of stuffy and not as tight, much like I found my SCA N72 (Neve 72 clone with Carnhill transformers) to be.

...something that might be great for some sources, like female vocals, horns

 

[jangoux]

They have comparisons of mod/stock on the zen pro audio website. I'd link but I'm on my phone

Here you go

 

[subvertallchris]

I can see this doing cool things but I can also see it making the preamp kind of stuffy and not as tight, much like I found my SCA N72 (Neve 72 clone with Carnhill transformers) to be.

Really? Interesting. I really liked putting a snare through it before so I'm looking forward to seeing how that goes now. I guess it's a matter of what kind of sound you're looking for. Adding a Carnhill should get you closer to that Neve sound, which for me isn't a bad thing. More color available is always nice, especially really expensive-sounding color. :-D

Anyway, if anyone's looking to do this I can PM them the email address of the guy to contact.