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This is the first 165A across my bench. I’ve used them in the studio but this is the first time I’ve been able to really spend time with one. My opinion: it’s the perfect expression of the original 2U rack compressor line

It has the vintage tone of the 160, 161 & 162, but adds variable attack & release, variable ratio and (165A model only) a peakstop limiter. These allow you to dial in the dynamic you want, particularly on drums

In very nice, vintage, original condition. We’ve given in a minor refurbishment with new power supply main caps, rewiring to 230 Volt with a new UK power plug and VU meter alignment

The compressor comes with a new set of pigtails made with Van Damme cable & Neutrik XLRs

dbx 165A