Aurora VIP Collection

Super 1073 Classic

The definitive expression of the classic British Class-A mic preamp — no EQ, just pure tone.

$12,800

Specifications

Single-channel mic preamplifier (no EQ section)
Custom-wound 1177 input and output transformers
All Class-A discrete transistor circuitry
Input impedance: 1,200 or 300 ohms balanced
Balanced floating output drives 600Ω+
Frequency response: <20Hz to >60kHz ±1dB
Distortion: <0.05% @ 1kHz
EIN: <-128dB @ 80dB gain
Stepped gain: -10dB to +80dB in 5dB steps
Hand-selected premium components
Lifetime VIP warranty

Build Configuration Note

Available as a single-channel unit only, housed in a standard dual-channel enclosure. No linear power supply is included — a compatible external power supply is required for operation. No serial number nameplate.

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The 1177 Transformer

Every Super 1073 Classic is built around a pair of custom-wound 1177 transformers — engineered in the United Kingdom to Geoff Tanner's exacting specifications. These are not catalog parts. They are the result of years of reverse-engineering, listening tests, and painstaking refinement.

The 1177 delivers the unmistakable weight, harmonic saturation, and three-dimensional depth that made the original British console sound the benchmark of recorded music. It is the reason the Super 1073 Classic does not merely sound "vintage" — it sounds alive.

✦ Custom M6 / nickel alloy core laminations
✦ Hand-wound on original-style winding equipment
✦ Fully potted and matched as pairs
✦ Made in the United Kingdom exclusively for Aurora

What Makes It Super

Some records define an era. Some pieces of gear define a sound. The Super 1073 Classic is our answer to the question no one else dared to ask: What happens when a legend is rebuilt with absolutely no compromise?

This is not a clone. Not a tribute. Not a mass-production preamp. The Super 1073 Classic is a made-to-order single-channel mic preamp for the engineer who already owns everything and still isn't satisfied. It is for the producer who can hear the difference between "good" and "right."

Every unit takes a minimum of 90 days to complete. Transformers are wound, matched, and aged. Discrete components are hand-selected and measured in pairs. Each channel is burned in, listened to, and adjusted by ear. The result is not a preamp you use — it is a preamp you commit to.

When you purchase a Super 1073 Classic, you are not buying a product. You are reserving a build slot and a direct line to the people who built it. That is why this is the Aurora VIP Collection.

Hand-Wound 1177 Iron

Custom transformers wound to original British specifications, matched and potted as pairs for unmatched consistency.

90-Day Build Process

Every unit is built, burned-in, and auditioned by ear. No shortcuts. No assembly line.

Limited Serial Production

Each Super 1073 Classic carries a numbered plate. Production is intentionally limited to preserve quality.

Lifetime VIP Warranty

We stand behind every Super 1073 Classic for life. If it ever needs service, it comes home to Aurora.