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This Revision 2B has been fully serviced, cleaned, recapped and sounds amazing. Includes original transformers and an original T4A opto cell. The original meter has been replaced. This unit contains GE 12AX7, JJ ECC83S, RCA 12BH7A and Mullard 6AQ5 vacuum tubes.
The Teletronix LA-2A is one of the most iconic compressor/limiters of all time. Its compression provides signature warmth, especially detectable on the human voice. has made it one of the most popular designs ever made. The complex physics of how it compresses an audio signal is matched only by the complexity of all the revisions it has undergone since its creation.
The standout feature of the LA-2A is its electro-optical attenuation circuit, which is based around the acclaimed T4A photocell. Triggered by light rather than pure electrical voltage, the LA-2A is fully program-dependent, delivering smooth, musical compression for any source. The tube-driven amplifier circuitry adds a touch of warmth while retaining a clean output signal with extremely low THD.
Versatility is a key strength of the LA-2A, making it suitable for a wide range of instruments and genres. It excels at clean, transparent leveling for vocals and bass guitars, but it’s also capable of delivering a warm, harmonically rich sound when pushed harder. This flexibility makes the LA-2A a solid choice for almost any task, from subtle leveling to more aggressive compression.
The LA-2A Leveling Amplifier has a long history stretching back over half a century. During that time the company changed hands and the model went through a variety of incarnations. Despite these several changes, the LA-2A has remained one of the most popular tools in the recording studio, beloved by engineers for its program-dependent compression and ease of use. Beautiful for vocals, bass, guitars, overheads, drums, etc.
Essentially there are six different versions of the LA-2A, based on various design elements, parts, outward appearance, and parent companies. The six revisions can best be classified as: Revision 1 (the original); Revisions 2A, 2B and 2C (all inter-related in various ways); Reissue 1 and Reissue 2. The first four versions kept consecutive serial numbers, while the two reissues had their own numbering scheme. The final, seventh version, appeared when Universal Audio was resurrected by Bill Putnam Jr., and the LA-2A made its modern reappearance in the line of "UA Classics".
Briefly, the differences are most easily classified by company ownership:
This unit is a silver face version, dubbed Revision 2B, with the following features:
Learn more about the history of the Teletronix LA-2A.
The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. That's where you come in! Let the pro audio world hear your voice with a review of the Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier Revision 2B #1067 (Vintage) . Once you submit your review, please check your email and verify your address to have it posted.
