Golden Age Audio COMP-54 MK3 Compressor
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SKU: COMP54MK3
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Product Description
The COMP-54 is a one-channel vintage style compressor. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The line input and output are transformer balanced and the unit also has a third interstage transformer.
This is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available. IC´s are small and cheap and they are widely used in most modern designs. It is clear though that audio components built with modern technology does not always provide the best perceived sound quality or character that the modern user desires. On the contrary, the subjective sound quality delivered by vintage equipment is often preferred over the one delivered by modern units. This is the reason why so many vintage audio components are cloned and produced again and also why the vintage originals are often very expensive on the second hand market.
Key Features:
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Discrete Component Signal Path: The COMP-54 utilizes a signal path composed exclusively of discrete components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors, avoiding integrated circuits. This vintage design approach is aimed at delivering superior perceived sound quality and character compared to modern IC-based designs.
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Diode Bridge Gain Control: The compressor uses a diode bridge as its gain control element, known for its smooth operation. This design is inspired by and similar to those found in renowned vintage compressors like the 2254, providing the COMP-54 with its warm, smooth, and musical sound character.
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Flexible Controls and Features: The COMP-54 offers a wide range of adjustable controls, including broad ranges for Ratio, Attack, and Release times, with two Auto positions. It includes three selectable sidechain high pass filter frequencies, a true bypass switch, an IN/OUT switch to retain transformer coloring, and a meter that can display either output level or gain reduction. It also supports stereo linking of two units.