Up for sale is a classic DBX 160XT compressor/limiter that has been fully overhauled and upgraded for top-tier studio performance. If you are looking for that legendary, punchy DBX VCA smash but with an improved, lower-noise floor and a warmer, transformer-coupled output, this is the exact unit you want.

Overhaul & Upgrades

• Fully Recapped PSU (Premium Panasonic & Nichicon Caps): The power supply section has been completely rebuilt using top-shelf, audio-grade and high-reliability Panasonic and Nichicon capacitors. This ensures rock-solid voltage stability, eliminates aged-capacitor hum, and drops the noise floor significantly below a stock vintage unit.
• Jensen JT-123-DBX Output Transformer Installed: This unit has been upgraded with the premium, highly sought-after Jensen JT-123-DBX line output transformer on the balanced output. This mod adds a subtle, beautiful harmonic richness, handles high signal levels with ease, and provides true transformer-isolated balancing that sounds vastly superior to the stock electronically balanced circuit.

Condition & Functionality

• Functional Condition: Excellent / Fully Operational. It handles transients beautifully, clamps down exactly like a 160 should, and all meters, buttons, and pots function perfectly.
• Cosmetic Condition: Very Good. Shows signs of normal vintage rack wear (minor chassis scratches/rack rash from over the years), but the faceplate is clean and it looks great in a rack. Please review the high-resolution photos to see the exact cosmetic condition.

See & Hear It In Action

I believe in complete transparency when selling vintage studio gear. Please check out the embedded YouTube video demo below to see this exact unit in action and hear how incredible it sounds!

Shipping & Terms

• Will be packed securely with heavy-duty bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure safe arrival.
• Ships fast with tracking and insurance.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!