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Effectrode LA-2A Levelling Amplifier

Discussion in 'The Stomp Box' started by Jules78, Oct 31, 2017.

  1. Oct 31, 2017 #1
    Jules78

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    http://www.effectrode.com/project-x-a-k-a-ultimate-leveling-amplifier-pedal/

    This is shipping out this week. Price is around $470. I am a fan of effectrode. They make amazing pedals. Really high end. If you want to complain about the price, there are far cheaper compressors out there. This is basically a compressor with a lot of features and very high quality. It is similar to the pc-2a but it adds attack and knee along with some other goodies.
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    Yikes.
     
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    Seems aimed more at a gear collector rather than an actual player. At that price tag, will anyone's ears, including your own, be able to hear the difference from an off-the-shelf compressor/limiter in the $100 to $150 price range?
     
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    David Gilmour uses it. Its very transparent. Noticeable difference even on youtube vids. Gives the tone a roundness and fullness with no harshness. This version incorporates some mods gilmour requested for his pc-2a. It also works as a tube overdrive/boost and eq. Ive been a convert of their tube based pedals since I got a tube drive. I sold my fuzz and other od pedals. Its not for everyone but I like it. The pc-2a is a lot cheaper and lacks the 3 stages of tubes and extras.
     
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    The LA-2A is legendary for vocals. Never heard of it used in front of an amplifier, but sounds interesting.
     
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    Good job Jules! They do a great job...cool company....I've been looking at their blackbird preamp..... way cool ... I'll pull the trigger within a week or so....

    Cowabunga!
     
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    Whew, finally someone posted something you can use that meme on and as a special bonus, someone liked it....that likes/post ratio is almost over 15%!
     
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    Why do you call it an LA-2A when the company doesn't even DARE to do that. I don't even see them reference an LA-2A in their marketing.
     
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    Not sure what you mean. Lots of members were around here long before “likes” were even a thing.
     
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    You joined TDPRI in 2016 when LIKES already existed.... your ratio is good and high as a result. Many long term members had thousands of posts before that little feature was added. Besides.... why would anyone judge anyone else based on a "likes ratio"?

    Just my 2 cents.
     
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    :lol::lol::lol:
     
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    they're going to have to pass that collection plate hard for you p&w players to keep up with nearly $500 compressor pedals
     
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    Not that transparent then ;)
     
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    I'm impressed that not only did you take the time to find both numbers, but you actually bothered to do the math.
     
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    Didnt know about the likes and I apologize thanks for being classy and just laughing it off when I was being a d-bag.
     
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    Nothing but love, mate!
     
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