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Best Rupert Neve Designs 500 Series Components 2025

Premium Rupert Neve Designs 500 series components - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Studio For Modular Processing For High-End Recording For Flexible Workflows
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Rupert Neve Designs 543 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Rupert Neve Designs 543

by Rupert Neve Designs
Modular Processing High-End Recording Flexible Workflows
Key Feature:
• Expandable rack system
✓ PROS
  • • Expandable rack system
  • • Mix and match different manufacturers
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to professional applications
  • • High learning curve

Rupert Neve Designs Portico 543Compressor (500 Series)Preamplification: stepless from 6 dB to +20 dBThreshold range:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 274302
$1,099
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Rupert Neve Designs 542 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Rupert Neve Designs 542

by Rupert Neve Designs
Flexible Workflows Professional Studio Modular Processing
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
  • • Expandable rack system
  • • High-quality analog processing
✗ CONS
  • • Requires 500-series rack chassis
  • • Very expensive professional gear

Rupert Neve Designs 542True Tape Emulator and Line-DriverAPI 500 FormatTape saturation emulatorTrim control (+/-12 dB...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 315547
$989
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Rupert Neve Designs R10 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Rupert Neve Designs R10

by Rupert Neve Designs
High-End Recording Flexible Workflows Modular Processing
Key Feature:
• Expandable rack system
✓ PROS
  • • Expandable rack system
  • • Modular system flexibility
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to professional applications
  • • High learning curve

Rupert Neve Designs R1010-Fold Rack for Up to Ten 500 ModulesXLR and 6.3 mm jack input and output per channelLED...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 451644
$1,263
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Rupert Neve Designs 517 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Rupert Neve Designs 517

by Rupert Neve Designs
Professional Studio Modular Processing High-End Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
  • • Modular system flexibility
  • • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive professional gear
  • • Limited to professional applications

Rupert Neve Designs Portico 517Microphone preamplifiercompressor and DIWith Vari-phaseSilk and DI / mic blendFrequency...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 274306
$1,033
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Rupert Neve Designs 535 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Rupert Neve Designs 535

by Rupert Neve Designs
Modular Processing Professional Studio High-End Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
  • • Modular system flexibility
  • • High-quality analog processing
✗ CONS
  • • Requires 500-series rack chassis
  • • Complex setup and routing

Rupert Neve Designs 535CompressorThreshold range: Adjustable from -25 dB to +20 dB in 31 rasterized stepsRatio:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 434751
$1,198
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Rupert Neve Designs 511 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Rupert Neve Designs 511

by Rupert Neve Designs
Flexible Workflows Professional Studio High-End Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
  • • Expandable rack system
  • • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to professional applications
  • • Very expensive professional gear

Rupert Neve Designs 511Microphone Preamplifier1 Channel Mic preaamp with 500 Module formfactor+48V Phantom power can...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 318617
$912
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Rupert Neve Designs 551 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Rupert Neve Designs 551

by Rupert Neve Designs
Professional Studio Flexible Workflows High-End Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
  • • Professional studio standard
  • • High-quality analog processing
✗ CONS
  • • Requires 500-series rack chassis
  • • Limited to professional applications

Rupert Neve Designs 5513-Band Inductor (coil) EQ - 500 SeriesLow EQ: +/-15 dB shelf or peakSelectable for 35 Hz60 Hz100...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 392001
$1,084
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Rupert Neve Designs R6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Rupert Neve Designs R6

by Rupert Neve Designs
High-End Recording Professional Studio Modular Processing
Key Feature:
• Modular system flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Modular system flexibility
  • • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • High learning curve
  • • Requires 500-series rack chassis

Rupert Neve Designs R6Six Space 500 Series Rack8 Channels I/O with XLRjack and SubD/DB25 connectorsLED Metering for...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 366222
$835
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Rupert Neve Designs 545 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Rupert Neve Designs 545

by Rupert Neve Designs
Modular Processing Professional Studio High-End Recording
Key Feature:
• Modular system flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Mix and match different manufacturers
  • • Modular system flexibility
✗ CONS
  • • High learning curve
  • • Very expensive professional gear

Rupert Neve Designs 5451-Channel Feedback ControllerReduces feedback without filtering the signalIncreases the level of...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596802
$967
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How to Choose the Best 500 Series Components

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 500 series components typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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