Studio Esprit Master 2073 Dual Preamp, anyone?

It seems like cheap clones of the neve 1073 x2 (at 799$ new)
http://www.musical-instruments-for-all.com/98088/preamps/studio-esprit-master-2073-dual-preamp-equalizer-as-2-x-1073.html
Other popular ones are made from Warm audio and Golden age project.

If you really want something that sound close to a neve1073, I suggest you check Vintech 273 :
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/273
You'll save one rack space but gain top of the line preamps.

I would agree, it might be ok but ok would be about it. If you are looking to move into a quality pre along the Neve vain there are some very very good options aside from the real deal, but they are much more costly.
I personally like the 500 format and find a number of module that would fit the bill. Again it would be more of an up front layout money wise but I live the pay off.

Or buy another GreatRiver, they are very good... ;)