Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier

Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting AmplifierUpon its release in 1967, the Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier quickly became iconic due to its lightning-fast attack and release times, musical Class A output stage, and a versatile range of sounds - from subtle, near-transparent compression to all-out drive and distortion. The 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier is a faithful, handbuilt reproduction of Bill Putnam Sr.'s original design, a true piece of audio history that has been behind some of the most legendary recordings by artists such as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Jackson.Reliving its glory in 1999, when Bill Putnam Jr. relaunched Universal Audio, the 1176LN was the company's first product, reissued in 2000 and based on the C, D, and E revision circuit designs of the classic original. One of the significant milestones in recreating its legendary sound was the detailed replication of the original output transformer, which featured additional windin