The MA1 from Pier Paolo at APP Studio Ing. is a discrete, transformer-balanced microphone preamp based around a germanium transistor. Partial kits are available from App Studio Ing.

MA1 Features:

• Multiple I/O transformer compatibility options (incl. Lundahl, Ed Anderson/ClassicAPI, Cinemag, Jensen, etc.)
• 64dB max gain
• DI input
• Phantom/polarity/pad switches

Price:

• 65EUR for “medium kit” (excludes transformers, switches/switch caps, potentiometer, knob)
• 53EUR for “basic kit” (excludes above, as well as resistors and capacitors)

More Information:

• View APP Studio Ing.’s White Market thread
• View the Support thread