Chandler LTD-1, Vintech X73 or Averill 1073?

I need to make a choice. I can only afford one of these.

It will be used on guitars with a Royer R-121

All feedback appreciated.

Any thoughts on which unit will hold its value the longest?

I know quite a bit of info has been spread about these in RO, but what I'm interested in is if anyone has heard or used both. I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to Averville's but I need that "neve" sound. I already have an 8 ch. M80 (PreSonus) and a 4ch. M1(Hardy) but I need something with more aggresiveness, especially for vocals.

Anyone familiar with this dual mic preamp? I've read some convincing reviews on the Vintech x73 but I am interested in a dual pre and have not seen anything on this unit.

Hi all:

Has anyone had experience using or comparing the sound of the abovementioned mic preamps? Which one has more "Neve-ness"?
My use would be mainly drums and electric guitars.

Thanks

Do any of you pro in here own or have opinion about these pre? I am about to buy either one but need a little more help in seeing which one I should get. I rented a Neve 1073 and love the sound but can't find one, more like, can't afford one. so I have to settle for either of these.

any suggestion?

thanks

I've been in the studio a lot with engineer friends and other bands, so ive heard api's, neves, GR, john hardy, and all that. At home i've just been using some Mackie and dbx pres and have never actually recorded with anything good preamp wise.

Often people talk about the differences between the 1272 and the 1073, minus the 3rd gainstage..

I am told that the old difference between the Vintech 1272 and the Vintech X-73 preamp is a capacitor on the gain stage, and that it is a small upgrade cost.

How would you charactorize the AMEK Mic Pre / EQ in comparison to the Vintech Mic Pre / EQ or other Neve designs? In both Mic Pre and EQ?
Thanks,
Mike

Seems like some are negative on the Vintech 1272, either because they're not really a real Neve 1272 or maybe something wrong with the sound...

I know the bottom-end is a little hyped and the mids can be crunchy, but they've been ok to really nice for me on elec guitar, bass DI, kick and snare... Not having a chance to use a real Neve to compare them, am I missing something here?

ok - spent an evening today at a place with both a Great River NV, and a pair of Vintech 1073s.

I know many people have been buzzing about both, so I'm going to drop my measly opinion of what I encountered trying both out.

Mic source - matched pair of Schoeps cmc6/mk4v's

Program Sources - Steinway Piano, Sax, Male vox.