Transformer saturation

What’s inside

• Six devices covering the full signal path: Pre 873, EQ 873, Pre 881, EQ 881, Diode Comp 854 and Bus 872, modelled on the Neve 1073, 1081, 2254 and 1272 circuits
• Class A and Class AB preamp designs: Pre 873 models the single-ended class A circuit with its even-order harmonic character; Pre 881 models the push-pull class AB output stage for a cleaner result at normal levels, with high-order harmonics at the extremes noted by Rupert Neve himself
• Serial number system: every device carries a six-digit serial that draws transformers, inductors, resistors, capacitors, output stage bias and compressor rectifier diodes each within factory tolerance, so no two channels ever measure quite the same
• Consecutive serials come from the same production batch for a matched stereo pair; distant serials spread wider across the tolerance window, broadening the stereo field and giving the track more space

What’s inside

• Drawing from the Pultec EQP-1A3's unique circuitry, Curves EQ captures its essence in a fresh, modern design.
• Offers simultaneous low-frequency boost and cut, providing a distinctive frequency curve reminiscent of classic hardware.
• Toggle between a warm, vintage-like transformer output sound and a clear, contemporary output stage.
• Incorporates a high-pass filter for precise low-frequency sculpting.