DBX 228 Type II Noise Reduction & Expander System. Rare Vintage!

Description: From my personal collection of DBXs (5bx, 4bx, 3bx, 1bx, 20/20 Spectrum Analyzer plus many more). Selling a refurbished earlier classic, the 228 type II noise reduction and sound dynamic expansion combo. (photos 1-to-3) Considerable amount of refurbishing session invested. Including but not limited to, tested continuity for possible cold-solder typical of vintage units, detailed clean, hand buffed, replenished and deoxit some pertinent components including knobs, dials and switches. Bench tested and working flawlessly as expected. Also available: A unique opportunity, to own a new, open-box DBX 224x noise reduction unit can be added to your own highly collectible of other rare dbx classics in original packaging materials only. Almost impossible to track down, yet it is extremely simple to use and very intuitive to navigate, it's a breeze to operate even for a novice analog enthusiast, no manual is necessary! (photos 4-to-6) No introduction necessary, also for sale is one of DBX's family of extremely sought after dynamic expanders, the 1bx digital series in almost unused state since acquired during the Reagan administration. (photos 7 and 8, $799) In immaculate and working state. Also selling on another posting, an equally rare find, cool looking, most coveted original analog vintage Audio Control Phase Couple Activator digital fundamental restoration system with subsonic filter in excellent working condition. (photos 9 and 10, $599) Almost impossible to track down, yet it is extremely simple to use and very intuitive to navigate, it's a breeze to operate even for a novice analog enthusiast, no manual is necessary! With proper implementation, interesting myriad of effect possibilities can be achieved only the Audio Control can deliver with natural result with myriad of configuration possibilities. Experiment and find out what it can do to your sound. One of the first original released back in the day that was raved amongst the very best audiophile people in the music industry for its unique, unparalleled dynamics this machine is capable of delivering. And perhaps still as relevant today in the culture of compressed ubiquitous ones & zeros. Prior to posting, inactive for some time, it recently underwent a barrage of necessary treatment, including but not limited to: opening the unit layer by layer and replenished all pertinent electronic components, controls to assure signal contact integrity. Moreover, vigorously buffed, detailed clean every crevice and every line with some retouching involved in the refurbishing process to arrive in this rejuvenated state. Bench tested and all functions work with flying colors. Given a good bill of health. This model has seized in production, highly desirable, very scarce and becoming a hard commodity. So grab it while it lasts. Like any vintage, some superficial imperfections due to age are almost always expected, but you'll be hard pressed to find one in this condition. Furthermore up for grabs on a separate listing: one Octave graphic equalizer (photos 11-and-12, $399, two in stock) In addition: DBX square box units are original vintage 110 sub-harmonic synthesizer, 118 and 119 compressor expander, sold separately. Shipping & handling may vary on location.t's simple to use and very intuitive to navigate, it's a breeze to operate even for a novice analog enthusiast, no manual is necessary! With proper implementation, interesting myriad of effect possibilities can be achieved only the Audio Control can deliver with natural result, Experiment and find out what it can do to your sound One of the first original released back in the day that was raved amongst the very best audiophile people in the music industry for the unique, unparalleled dynamics this machine is capable of. And perhaps still as relevant today in the compressed culture of ubiquitous ones & zeros. Prior to posting, inactive for some time, it recently underwent a barrage of necessary treatment, including but not limited to: opening the unit layer by layer and replenished all pertinent electronic components, re-solder critical points to assure signal contact integrity. Moreover, vigorously buffed, detailed clean every crevice and every line with some retouching involved in the refurbishing process to arrive in this rejuvenated state. Bench tested and all functions work with flying colors. Given a good bill of health. This model has seized in production, highly desirable, very scarce and becoming a hard commodity. So grab it while it lasts. Like any vintage, some superficial imperfections due to age are almost always expected, but you'll be hard pressed to find one in this condition. Shipping & handling may vary on location. Post Script:Ideal for serious incurable collector of all things analog, unique and in short supply with intent to build a showroom, I would consider to sell to the eligible buyer, a one in a life time find of some of the rarest extremely sought after cornucopia of Vintage, DJ, A/V and Pro gears in single Collection anywhere. Exceeding 3 decades of tracking down and literally thousands of man hours invested in refurbishing, restoring, repairing these amazing electronic wonders to accumulate such magnificent concentration of historical analog importance you've ever seen! Some are new, used and few are part of my on going passion in what I do. Nonetheless, all has given equal meticulous attention and care to arrive in the integrity they once were and will be hard pressed not to admire aesthetically. I baby all my gears more than anyone I know :-)) and pictures don't do justice but reflect what you see.There simply is too much to itemize at once as I continue to build up the inventory list and pertinent details of what's included in the sale, item condition that will be revised as it becomes available and selling price will be adjusted accordingly. Included but not limited to are Otari 5050 reel to reel, Fostex and other open decks. Over 30 amplifiers in the like of Crown D-75, D-150, Carver TFM-55, 35, SAE amps, QSC, Yamaha P2200, 2001. Marantz 2285, 2235, Revox integrated amp, Revox turntable, processors, DBX, Audio Control, Ashly, Nakamichi, Klipsch, Rane, Numark, Vestax, Roland, Tascam plus racks, cases and much much more! Too much to list. Complete gear inventory accounting in progress. Pictures available upon request for serious interested parties. All or nothing. Open to best offer. Drop me a line!

Price: 799 USD

Location: Scarborough, Ontario

End Time: 2024-08-14T08:28:24.000Z

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