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Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier


The Retro Instruments Retro 176 Limiting Amplifier has the largest feature set in any variable-mu design.



Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier's features

  • Precision Knob scales for easy recallability

  • Continuously variable attack and release time

  • Four settings of compression ratio from soft compression to limiting (2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1)

  • Wide-Range Sidechain Highpass Filter

  • Vocal Assymetry Tool

  • Hard-wire Bypass Switch

  • Interstage Transformer Bypass Switch

  • High Quality VU Meter switchable between Input, Output and Gain Reduction

  • XLR input and output connections

  • IEC power connector

  • 115/230V AC Mains

  • Integral tube balance test

  • Easy stereo strapping of two or more units

  • Selected NOS tubes and components

    Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier's specifications

  • 20 dB of available gain reduction

  • Signal to noise ratio of greater than 76dB

  • Flat frequency response within 0.5dB from 20-20,000Hz and Harmonic Distortion of less than 1% from 0-15dB gain reduction


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