Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier – Mint Condition – Pro Studio Classic

Up for sale is the legendary Retro Instruments 176. Widely considered one of the finest tube compressors ever made, it delivers the perfect blend of vintage Bill Putnam-style compression with modern reliability and precision.

  • Condition: Mint/Excellent. Used exclusively in a smoke-free, climate-controlled professional studio, followed by tech pro.
  • Performance: Incredible on vocals, bass, and across the mix bus. Provides that elusive "expensive" tube weight and sheen.
  • Features: Variable attack/release, switchable side-chain filter, and asymmetry tool for vocal consistency.
  • What’s included: Original unit and power cable.

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Listeda month ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 176 Limiting Amplifier
Finish
  • Gray
Categories
Year
  • 2010s
Made In
  • United States

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