Warm Audio WA73

Warm Audio WA73

Superior sound for the best value has been Warm Audio’s mission since Bryce Young started the company in 2011. Handcrafted using the finest British boutique components and Class A circuits, WA73 preamps afford every musician and audio engineer classic 1073 tone at an unbeatable price. Look no further: these preamps pack a familiar punch that has graced countless hit records since 1970 — and they are sure to bring the same unmistakable character to your own tracks. The choice is yours between a mono or stereo channel configuration, with a three-band EQ option for even greater tone sculpting. The WA73 series effortlessly captures the lush tone and spirit of vintage 1073 preamps. 

Vintage sound with modern functionality

Revered as a “desert island” piece of gear by music professionals, the original 1073 rightfully earned its workhorse title for consistently turning out “mix-ready” takes from any source. Warm Audio continues this legacy, perfecting their WA73 preamps after years of extensive research and development. Use the single-channel model for vocals through any microphone, or grab a dual-channel WA273 for wide, glistening acoustic guitars. To cut the mud from bass-heavy instruments, simply engage the preamp’s inductor-based highpass filter, and hear your tracks liven up faster than your drummer can double kick. 

Handwired with quality components

Replicating the British 1070 design means not cutting corners on components or build quality. Warm Audio’s manufacturer relationships and their passion for engineering incredible products are what makes the “Warm Formula” a winner, bringing down the price on highly sought-after transformers, capacitors, and output transistors. UK Carnhill transformers gorgeously saturate your tracks, for what can only be described as definitively analog. The Class A discrete WA73 series preamps are full fidelity and full warmth, complemented by tactile knobs and a rackmountable chassis that’s ready to be added to your console.