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Lindell Audio Lin76 FET Single-channel Vintage Limiting Amplifier B-stock

Name: Lindell Audio Lin76 FET Single-channel Vintage Limiting Amplifier
Brand: Lindell Audio
Rating: 4.5 (32 reviews)

Vintage-style FET Limiting Amplifer with USA-made Transformers and All-button Mode

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Lindell Audio Lin76 FET Single-channel Vintage Limiting Amplifier

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Inspired by Classic FET Compression

Inspired by one of the most legendary compressors in music history, the Lindell Audio Lin76 Vintage Limiting Amplifier puts vintage-style compression in your hands for a budget-friendly price. This limiting amplifier's USA-made transformer, familiar control scheme, and ultra-fast attack options allow you to effortlessly impart a healthy vintage vibe to any track. Plus, it simply wouldn’t be a 76-style compressor without the iconic “all-button” mode, accessed by simultaneously punching down all four of the Lin76’s ratio buttons simultaneously. Also referred to as “British Mode,” the Lin76’s all-button mode faithfully replicates the idiosyncratic sound of the original, with a uniquely overdriven and explosive tone that Sweetwater's recording pros find perfectly suited for '70s-style hard rock drums. If you’re looking for the nuance and attitude of a vintage-style compressor without having to shell out for vintage prices, look no further than the Lindell Audio Lin76 Vintage Limiting Amplifier!

Lindell Audio Lin76 Vintage Limiting Amplifier Features:

Authentically replicates the tone of one of the most famous FET-style compressors in music history
High-quality design that utilizes a USA-made transformer
Sleek vintage-style VU meter to monitor your levels
Variable attack and release times, with incredibly fast attack to match the punchiness of the original
Balanced TRS inputs and outputs
4:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 20:1 ratio modes, in addition to all-button mode to unlock explosive and overdriven compression attitude

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Tech Specs

Type: FET Compressor/Limiter
Number of Channels: 1
Controls: Attack, Release, Ratio, Meter
Ratio: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS
Outputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS
Rack Spaces: 2U
Power Source: 12V AC Power Supply (included)
Height: 3.5"
Depth: 9.84"
Width: 19"
Manufacturer Part Number: Lin76 B-Stock

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This has proven to be a great compressor! My only regret was not ordering two, so I bought another.
My only complaint is the lack of XLR plugs on the back but the balanced trs jacks work fine and the unit is quiet.

When I first purchased this unit from Sweetwater, I was a little hesitant about how it would sound in my recordings and mixes. But after I began using it, it blew me away with how it compressed various audio signals. My Drums appeared to sound more punchy and aggressive but, musical. All of my audio sources seemed to sound better when using this compressor. In fact, I now think that this 1176 compressor sounds better than all of my other 1176 compressors that I have in my studio and I seem to use it more than my other 1176 style compressors. Finally, the price of this unit is less than my other units and appears to sound better and to me what that represents is value. Lindell Audio is definitely making some good products. I say this because I have their PEX-500 series passive EQ and it sounds amazing. This is a Company that everyone should keep on their radar and look out for the new products. Good job with your products Lindell Audio!! P.S. Check out my Video in the Customer Added Media section to see for yourself.

B-stock. Saved a few bucks. Could NOT find any kind of problem with unit (appears to be brand new/no scratches or anything). Works as advertised. Very happy with purchase. If you are thinking about a 76 style compressor, I believe this is the one (check out all the reviews/shoot-outs on YOUTUBE). I don't know how Lindell can sell these at such a great price! Thinking about the LIN2A now to complete my vocal chain. Easy transaction dealing with Sweetwater (as always).

I've had the Warm, the KT, and the Black Lion Bluey. They all did pretty good on vocals… but that's it. Sold them all. Bass was either not controlled or got too crunchy when pushed, drums showed the obvious faults of each… loosing top end and not doing the 76 thing to the snare unless the whole signal was crushed completely. As soon as I got this I ran a mono drum bus through it. It sounds like you'd expect a real 76 to, nice gooey harmonics to the lows without getting to crunchy, nice fast transient control. It's very Rev D if I were to classify it. However the controls seem backwards from what I remember on all my other 76's. A minor flaw, it does the thing I need it to do. Just used it on a session with a metal vocalist and it just locked the vocal in perfectly, never pumping or dipping when the vocalist pushed. I just ordered another one as I had to have a pair.
Shout out to Jimmy for the excellent customer service as always. Cheers.

I bought this after a week of listings to shoot out and reviews on YouTube and boy oh boy. I was not disappointed. It's phenomenal. As soon as I got it I ran some drums through it and the result was remarkable. Nice warm bottom ends. Clean mids and nicely tamed top end. I can't remember the original 1176 sound that I experienced 30 years ago by I can sure tell you, this LIN76 is no joke. I'm going to patch it into my vocal tracking with my Slate ML-1 running into my SSL SiX. That combo sounds like money. I'm getting another one of course.