DBX 1BX Dynamic Range Expander / Compressor

Vintage DBX 1BX Dynamic Range Expander has been in military household storage since 2003.  It’s in excellent cosmetic and working condition including all LEDS. Pots, switches and contacts have been DeoxIT cleaned. Tested fully functional.     

Excerpt from DBX 1BX brochure:

“ If You are a music lover or an audiophile (or both), you have probably noticed that much of the excitement of a live performance is missing in a recorded or broadcast performance.  The primary reason for this loss of excitement is that the dynamic range of the performance has been purposely restricted to fit the dynamic range limitations of the recording or broadcast medium.

The 1BX is a sophisticated expander that can restore the dynamic range and excitement to a recording or radio/TV broadcast, adding considerably to listening enjoyment. By expanding dynamic range, the 1BX lowers the characteristic noise levels of a tape, phonograph record or FM broadcast.  It restores the “punch” of loud passages and the whisper of quiet ones.  It can add new life to an old record and make listening to FM broadcasts worth listening to.

The use of a 1BX with a dbx noise reduction system lets you make copies of records, FM broadcasts or other tapes that actually sound better than the original.  With these capabilities, the 1BX will become one of the most valued components in your home music system.”  

Unit will ship in USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate (Large) Box with clean copy of the owner’s manual.