Stam Audio SA-76+ – Rev A, D, F and G Classic FET Compression & Limiting

The four most prized revisions of the classic UREI 1176 compressor in one!!

Do you love the aggressive mid-range and coloration of the 1176 blue face, the subtle character and versatility of revision D on vocals and bass or love the gentle and transparent properties of revision F and G on acoustic guitar and stringed instruments? Then the Stam Audio SA-76+ is the ideal compressor for you.

As we were already planning to do a 1176 model of each historic revision, it occurred to us, why make just one if we could deliver all 4 versions at a similar price as a single unit? Mechanically and component-wise the cost was marginally higher and we could use both the 0-12 and 50002 transformers for the A and D sections as used on the original units, a Carnhill output transformer for revision F and bypass the input transformer for revision G just like they were originally made.

There were two challenges to overcome. First, each revision had to sound 100% identical to the original by respecting the signal path and schematic. Secondly, it had to look like an 1176. We removed the +4 and +10 metering options and left the VU meter in standard Gain Reduction mode in order to utilize the original switches to select between which revision you want. With the aid of several relays and a complex propietary switching matrix we have insured that you can hop from one version to another, seamlessly respecting the original sound.

Each unit comes with a Sowter input transformer O-12 replica, a Sowter 1327 output transformer, a Carnhill output transformer, Vishay and Tantalum capacitors, 1% tolerance resistors and the historically orrect output transistors, but we didn’t stop there. We also added a the super slow attack MOD (20ms), a tube blend control for each revision and a dry/wet mix control making this compressor the most versatile 1176 on the market.

While it would have made more sense commercially to release all 4 revisions separately for us at Stam Audio it is important you get the most out of your money as well as optimize rack space. We have made it our philosophy to manufacture and bring you the most verstalie and accurate sounding vintage replicas on the market.

The SA-76+ is made with premium components

We have gone to great length to faithfully reproduce the compression characteristics and tonality of the original.

The SA-76+ features a Sowter 1260 input transformer, which is an identical replica of the original UTC O-12 (Ratio 1:1.58 200/500 Ohms) and a Sowter 1327 output transformer that precisely matches the ratio and frequency response of the original 5002 output transformer designed by Bill Putnam. We have made no compromise in parts such as Vishay capacitors, Ohmite carbon resistors and matched selected transistors to ensure you will get the best sounding unit without cutting any corners. All of the SA-76ADG’s are calibrated in our workshop in Chile where they get their transformers soldered, a full health check, and a burn for 48 hours.

100% satisfaction guarantee – if you don’t love your SA-76ADG, we’ll refund you

If you’ve used an original 1176 revision A, D, F or G before, we’re extremely confident the Stam Audio SA-76+ will put a big smile on your face every time you use it. However, if you’ve never touched the originals before, as gear lovers ourselves we understand that the only way to really know if this compressor is right for you, is to put it through its paces. That’s why the SA-76+comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. This allows you to get it into your rack and see how it impacts your recordings. If you love it (and we think you will!), great… keep the unit and create amazing music with it. If not, no problems. Just send it back to us and we’ll fully refund your purchase.