Chameleon Labs 7802 Stereo Opto Tube Compressor, from Chameleon

Model 7802 Features:

-Two channel opto-isolator / tube-based compression
-Stereo linkable channels
-Vactrol optical electronics
-Hand selected 12AX7 tubes
-Five position attack/release selector
-Two position ratio switch (2:1 and 4:1)
-HPF switch for compressor side chain (6dB/octave roll off, 3dB down @ 90Hz)
-Drive control to adjust the amount of tube overdrive
-Output control to set the overall output level
-LED metering of input and clip levels
-VU metering of compression
-XLR balanced inputs
-XLR transformer balanced outputs
-Internal power supply
-One year warranty

This level of sonic integrity has been reserved for the kilo-buck price range, until now. In the spirit of classic opto compressors, the 7802 Stereo Opto Tube Compressor is a unique hybrid design of vacuum tube and transformer circuitry combined with modern, high performance components. The 7802 offers smooth, open, full bandwidth compression, while imparting a pleasant, subtle glow to your tracks. The silky attack is achieved via electro-optical circuitry, followed by a robust tube makeup gain stage. Final perfection is presented via the transformer balanced outputs.