An Avalon AD2055 parametric EQ with the top removed, displaying all of the interior components, sitting on a table in the Vintage King Tech Shop. What comes to mind when you hear the term “vintage audio gear?”  Perhaps a well-worn preamp from the 70s, or a classic compressor from the 60s? It may be hard to believe, but gear as recent as 2004 can be considered vintage. While we work on our fair share of 1073s and 1176s here in the Vintage King Tech Shop, we also see a lot of modern classics, like this Avalon Design AD2055 equalizer and VT-737SP tube channel strip that recently came through the door. Keep scrolling to learn more about these popular pieces of outboard gear from not so long ago, and check out pictures of the internal components as our audio wizards work their magic. Continue reading →