dbx 160XT Compressor / Limiter — Fully Tested, Contacts Cleaned, Very Clean Condition, 115V

The classic dbx 160XT single-channel VCA compressor/limiter — a studio standard known for punchy drums, solid bass, and dbx's famous OverEasy soft-knee compression. The XT adds electronically balanced XLR input and output alongside the 1/4" jacks, with both outputs active simultaneously and driven by separate circuitry. This is a completely unmodified, very clean example that has been contact-cleaned and fully function-tested by the seller, a professional electronic musical instrument technician. Working Condition 115V unit — runs directly on US / Canadian mains with no step-down transformer. For 220–240V regions, a step-down transformer is required. Fully tested. All pots and switches operate smoothly — no scratchiness, no crackle, no intermittent contacts. Serial number: 771600995 Servicing Performed All internal contacts — switches, connectors, and internal terminals — have been thoroughly cleaned. Completely stock: no circuit modifications and no replaced components. Rear Panel / Connections — 100% Original Electronically balanced XLR input and output — the XT's line driver delivers a higher output level than the 160X. 1/4" jack input and unbalanced 1/4" output. The XLR and jack outputs run in parallel from separate circuitry, so you can choose the cleaner balanced output or the slightly warmer unbalanced one — or use both at once. Detector (sidechain) input jack — drive the detector from an EQ for de-essing or frequency-conscious compression. Unlike the barrier-strip 160X, there are no detector straps to go missing, so this unit compresses correctly out of the box. Strapping jack for stereo coupling with a second 160XT / 160X via a TRS cable. Cosmetic Condition Very clean overall for a rack unit of this age. There are a few small scratches from normal use — see photos for the full picture. No unusual odors. Photos are of the actual unit you will receive. Included The unit only. The AC power cable is hardwired (permanently attached) to the unit. No manual, original box, or other accessories. Shipping Ships from Japan via EMS (Japan Post) — tracked, insured, and carefully boxed. Import duties and taxes: —— US buyers : duties are prepaid by us (DDP) and already included in the shipping cost. Nothing extra to pay on delivery. —— All other countries : import duties, VAT, and handling fees are the buyer's responsibility. We ship to as many countries as possible. If your country is not listed, please message us before purchasing — we will check shipping rates for you. Return Policy This item is sold "As-Described" — returns for reasons of preference or change of mind are not accepted. If the item arrives damaged or differs from the description, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will work with you to resolve the issue. All condition details and included items are fully disclosed above — please read the description and review all photos carefully before purchasing. Please feel free to ask any questions.