this is a direct replacement for DBX 202 (black and gold can) / THAT 2002 VCAs which have become obsolete about 15 years ago
SSL used THAT VCAs in their 4k series and this is based on THAT's newest design before they ceased VCA production and SSL ceased production of the G-series

these were built for a major London studio but sadly it closed down before the update could be put into effect

- 2x THAT 2181A chips in parallel (the pcbs are actually designed to take two more chips but we settled for two as noise was fine)

- Burr Brown OPA227P op amps

- two more resistors need to be fitted for desired control port gain (values will be supplied)

extensive a/b comparisons between DBX 202 (black + gold cans) and the widespread SSL G+ pcb with 8x 2151 which was in my client's desk caused him to choose this: great depth and huge low end, an obvious choice

if you're interested please get one or two units first and make sure they fit your desk and ears

this would be a fantastic upgrade for a desk with 56 channels (including 8 units for the centre section) ---> offered as bundle in a separate listing

of course i'd prefer to sell them all at once so don't wait too long - FIFO