NOTE: These are not for sale at the moment..!!Everyone knows how popular the Original LTD-2 is in the mastering world, but here is a chance to own a custom pair that are actually useful in a real world mastering environment...
"....what the hell does he mean by that?" you are probably asking...
OK, ok... does anybody realize that , unlike the Neve 2254 the stock LTD-2 has a single, fixed ratio of 6:1? I've used 2254s for decades and never used a ratio that steep.
This pair have been modified to allow three ratios to be selected: 1.5:1 - 3:1 - 6:1 ...
Secondly, the stock LTD-2 has adjustable attack and release times, but nothing even close to the instantaneous attack of the 2254 in 'LIMIT" mode. This pair have been modified to include a seventh position in the attack and the release control to allow extremely fast attack and release times, but unlike the Chandler 'mastering' TC mods, these are are not added at the expense of the existing time constants, but are a special addition to those, so there is no compromise at all....
Mint condition with power supply and special braided DC power cables. $3000 ono
Chandler says:
The Chandler Limited LTD-2 is a hand-wired 2254/2264/33609 that has been handmade using parts and build techniques from the original manufacture of the modules. Grounding, wiring techniques, original transformers, transistors, and much more attribute to the special sound of these units and have been painstakingly recreated in each LTD-2. We even make our chassis to resemble the old modules- highly polished plated steel.
The LTD-2 uses the control circuit from the family of compressors, but retains the Class A amps and transformers from the the 2254 and 1073 modules. We add a six position attack switch which none of the vintage types had, and speed up the release times, which makes the units much more versitile. Warm and creamy and valuable in many situations!
List Price $1580 USD without power supply