V72MP

Classic Two-Channel Tube Preamp with DI

Next Batch:May 2024

(4 customer reviews)

$1,990.00

The Stam Audio V72MP is a faithful two-channel replica of the vintage german V72 tube preamp.

Made in Italy.


Recreating a classic German Tube Preamp

The Stam Audio V72MP is a faithful two-channel replica of the famous vintage German Telefunken V72 tube preamplifier.

The V72 was originally developed in the late 1940s for radio broadcasts as a fixed gain microphone preamplifier. Its big, rich sound led to it being incorporated into recording studios around the world, most notably used by the Beatles in the famous “RED” 37 console.

The original unit has an appearance consistent with its times, being a solid metallic block with little in the way of interface. The Stam Audio V72MP combines the classic sound of the original with a modern interface for the best of both worlds for the user, without any compromise in sound.

Engineering

Strictly following the original design the V72MP uses a Sowter input transformer with the original ratio (50+50/47K) with the option to select HI-Z 50 ohms (1:20) or 200 ohms (1:10), after passing through the input transformer the audio signal is amplified by EF86 tubes that in conjunction with high quality passive components provide us with an authentic tube sound and extremely rich harmonic distortion (THD), finally the audio passes by a Sowter output transformer with the same frequency response and ratio as the original (76k/600ohms) with everything being filtered by a critical Sowter choke which provides the necessary linearity for the correct functioning of the V72 preamp. The unit delivers 34dB of gain just like the original.

Features

The V72MP is a 1U rack standalone chassis. It features an adjustable gain control, an output trim pot, 48v phantom power, reverse polarity and a high impedance switch, all of which add to the versatility of the original. There is also a front mounted DI input with output attenuator (post transformer). The original unit was also not configured for modern connections and required further components to interface with modern audio connectors, however the V72MP  is ready to go.

Components

We have used the finest quality EF86 tubes to recreate the size and richness of the original mic pre sound. The unit has Ohmite carbon resistors, Vishay capacitors and 1% precision matched resistors. We also utilize a Sowter input and output transformers, as well as a Sowter choke, handmade in the UK. Although the most expensive transformers available, they are also by far the best sounding ones.  It is on these points that other replicas choose to make savings or utilize more commonly available components, however our extensive research and testing has found our own approach to produce the finest sonic match to the original.

 

100% satisfaction guarantee – if you don’t love your V72MP, we’ll refund you

If you’ve used an original before, we’re extremely confident the  V72MP will put a big smile on your face every time you use it.

However, if you’ve never touched the original before, as gear-lovers ourselves we understand that the only way to really know if this preamp is for you is to put it through its paces. That’s why the V72MP comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. This allows you to get it into your studio and see how it impacts upon your recordings. If you love it (and we think you will!), great…keep the unit and create amazing music with it. If not, no problems. Just send it back to us and we’ll fully refund your purchase.

Technical Specs

  • Original circuit and schematic
  • Sowter Transformers
  • Sowter Choke
  • EF86 tubes
  • Vishay/BC capacitors
  • Completely discrete signal path
  • 34dB of Gain
  • Trim
  • 48V phantom power
  • Impedance selection
  • Phase reverse
  • Made in Italy
  • 2-year warranty
  • 30-day money back guarantee

4 reviews for V72MP

  1. Joel Izquierdo

    Do you have a single channel version?

  2. Joel Izquierdo

    Awesome if it’s a single unit.

  3. Eric

    Sounds amazing! Super super and really helps lower my ‘ssss’s and spikes. Just a super nice round sound with a little natural compression. Less needed later. It’s a beautiful preamp.

  4. Steve Wytas – Dirt Floor Recording and Production

    I used to own (4) original Siemens V72 modules that were modified and racked in lunchboxes years ago, but I ended up selling them to fund other gear purchases. When I saw that Stam was reverse engineering the V72, I put my order in early. I remember my original V72s as a “slow” preamps that worked well with “fast” microphones. They sounded great on vocals and acoustic guitars. When my Stam V72 arrived, that was the first thing I tried with the preamp. I used a Neumann U87 on a vocal into the Stam 72 and WOW! Super clear and punchy, just like I remembered. The Stam adds a DI input that is great for bass guitar or keyboards as well as phase reverse, 48V, and an impedance switch to alter the tone. The unit is solidly built and lives in the preamp rack among the api, Neve, Focusrite, Vintech, and Millenia Media preamps. The V72 is not as clean and doesn’t provide a huge amount of gain like a Focusrite, but the unique tube vibe is there! The Stam V72 tube preamp is a nice addition to our solid state preamp collection at Dirt Floor Recording and Production and is used on a daily basis. Great job Joshua, Teo, and the team at Stam Audio! https://www.dirtfloorrecordingstudio.com/

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