Empirical Labs Inc Distressor EL8xs Stereo Digitally Controlled Analog Knee Compressor Nearfield Monitors AEA is a family-owned company

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Empirical Labs Inc Distressor EL8xs Stereo Digitally Controlled Analog Knee Compressor Nearfield Monitors AEA is a family-owned companyThe product that started it all for Empirical Labs. Born of founder Dave Derrs love of classic compressors like the 1176, LA 2A and Gain Brain (among others), the Distressor incorporates his favourite sonic characteristics of these, along with other unique and interesting features that have made it a staple for audio engineers all over the world. With over 38,000 units in the field, its safe to say that the Distressor is one of the best selling high