Collins 26U-1 6386 Vari Mu Compressor Limiter NOS Tubes

Here is a nice early Collins 26U-1 limiter in very nice condition. These were the top of the line Collins limiters and they are one of the best sounding and best built vintage tube limiters from the 50s and early 60s. Collins used UTC transformers, while most compressors at the time had transformers with limited frequency response of 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz the 26U transformers have full frequency and beyond from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. The Collins uses a UTC A 10 on the input with a special inter-stage and output transformer and the best long life electrolytic can capacitors. This one is in very nice condition and comes with NOS tubes (except for the 6386 which is tested and good), I can include a NOS GE 6386 for an extra $100. This one has been in storage for 20 years now but was working well before that, it should be checked out by a tech before being put in use to make sure all the caps are good. All the transformers have been tested and are good and as I said it comes with NOS tubes. As far as the sound of these think HUGE! The are so fat and smooth, the really make things sit in the track but somehow makes the very defined as well. They excel on vocals, bass, guitars, horns, and even drums (great on room or a single overhead). I will include a PDF or the original Collins 26U manual.