Vintage Teletronix LA-2A Tube Leveling Amplifier, Optical Studio ValveCompressor

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Vintage Teletronix LA-2A Tube Leveling Amplifier, Optical Studio ValveCompressorI have sold over 1000 microphones, accessories, and amps to musicians and engineers all over the world, with not one negative or neutral feedback--ever. I must be doing something right! Please read my feedback, and buy with confidence! Excellent products, excellent service, FAST shipping.<>..<> <>..<> <>..<> <>..<> <>..<> <>..<> <>..<> <>..<> <>..<>WHY BUY "UNTESTED" TUBE GEAR? THIS LA-2A WORKS GREAT!The Classic, The Original, Not a Re-issue!TELETRONIX LA-2A LEVELING AMPLIFIERWorld's Most Renowned Optical Tube CompressorComplete with Instruction Manual!Revered among audio pros, the Teletronix LA-2A is the classic tube compressor, famous for its smooth vocal sound. Nothing comes close, especially not a plug-in. I believe this one was manufactured between 1967 and 1969, after Teletronix was sold to Babcock, and before it had the UREI name on it. It has a Studio Electronics Corp. badge on the back, which was the precursor to UREI. The original LA-2A was discontinued in 1969, but was later re-issued. This one comes with the original instruction manual, with complete schematic drawing in the back. For more info on the history of the LA-2A, check out this great article:/blog/la-2a-analog-obsession/You've never worked with a compressor that comes close to the LA-2A! Highly acclaimed by audio pros for its natural compression, the LA-2A brings a special, timeless quality to your recordings that you can't get with any other compressor. A unique electro-optical attenuator system allows instantaneous gain reduction with no increase in harmonic distortion.Features: GAIN REDUCTION: Up to 40dB DISTORTION: Less than 0.5% THD (0.25% typical) at +/-10 dBm RESPONSE: +/-0,1dB 30 cycles to 15 Kcycles NOISE: 70dB below +10 dBm output level GAIN: 40dB +/- 1dB OUTPUT LEVEL: +10dB nominal, + 16dB maximum INPUT LEVEL: + 16dB maximum ATTACK TIME: @ 10 microseconds RELEASE TIME: 0.06 seconds for 50% release; 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release INPUT IMPEDANCE: 50, 150, 250, 600 ohms OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50, 150, 250, 600 ohms CONTROLS: Gain, Peak Reduction METER:dB gain reduction anddB output DIMENSIONS: 19" standard rackmount chassis POWER REQUIREMENTS: 35 watts, 120/240 volts, 50/60 cpsThis LA-2A was housed in a working NYC recording studio for many years. I am selling it for a friend, the studio owner, who has had it in use, and assures me it is in good working order.Item will be carefully packed, double boxed, and shipped via USPS Priority Mail, tracked and insured. Shipping within the US is free (a $50+ value). All other bidders, please use the shipping calculator. Thanks!International Bidders Welcome!INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SPECIAL: FREE SHIPPING ON EACH ADDITIONAL ITEM AFTER YOU PAY THE SHIPPING COST OF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE!TESTIMONIALS FROM THE PROS:"If you thought great sounding vintage harp mics and elements were extinct, you're wrong! Ron Sunshine of Deluxe Vintage Mics hooked me up with 2 mics that sound as good as anything I've tried in over 40 years of playing harp! Also, the guy's a prince to deal with...and, he was definitely not exaggerating about the sound of these mics!" - RICK ESTRIN (Rick Estrin and the Night Cats)"I've known Ron for twenty years--we were both up-and-coming harp players on the New York blues scene, way back when. And when I got married a few years ago, Ron's swinging combo got the party jumping. He's not just a fantastic singer and a dynamic musician, though: he's a smart and conscientious purveyor of harmonica microphones. When I told him what I was looking for, he nailed it on the first try. How did he do that? Damned if I know, but I'm having big fun with the new mic. Ron's the guy."- ADAM GUSSOW ()"Hey what a great page, great pictures, and wonderful service you are providing to everyone! Thank you!" - JASON RICCI (on the Deluxe Vintage Mics MySpace page)OK, who's next?Happy Bid... read more

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