483 mm
SA-3A+
COMPRESSORS & DYNAMICS · 2020

SA-3A+

Stam Audio
Manufacturer
Stam Audio
Type
Compressors & Dynamics
Production
2020
Orig. price
$2,190
Model
SA-3A+
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Audio Demos

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Compatible Sound ROMs

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Modifications

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System Components

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Specifications

Gain
High and Low selectable
Knobs
Period correct
Bypass
Yes
HF/Flat
Both compressors
Based On
UREI LA-3A + LA-4
Topology
Solid-state opto (LA-3A) + Vactrol opto (LA-4)
Warranty
2 years
Opto Cell
Kenetek T4B (stereo matched pair, Bill Jones)
Autoformer
Custom US-made
Capacitors
Vishay
Limit/Comp
Ratio switch (4:1 to 8:1 on LA-4)
Money Back
30 days
Stereo Link
Both compressors
Construction
Hand made in Chile
Configuration
Dual channel
LA-4 Compression
Vactrol element
Input Transformer
Custom US-made
Output Transformer
Carnhill (UK-made)

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