For sale: a DBX 296 Spectral Enhancer, a vintage stereo rack processor designed to improve perceived clarity and detail in audio signals.
The unit is intended to enhance low- and high-frequency definition while helping reduce the perception of hiss, making it useful for vintage studio setups, tape-based systems, restoration chains, and other analogue audio applications.
''Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best shipping rates. Shown costs might be incorrect, or we can offer better services''
Cosmetic condition:
The unit is in used vintage condition.
- General signs of age and previous use
- Light scratches and rack wear may be present
- Front panel and controls remain presentable
- Please review the photos for the exact cosmetic condition
- COMES WITHOUT POWERSUPPLY!
Specs:
- Type: Dual-channel spectral enhancer
- Channels: 2
- Frequency Response:
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB
- 5 Hz – 40 kHz, +0/-3 dB, referenced to 1 kHz
- Maximum Hiss Reduction: Up to 9.5 dB
- Input Connections: 6.3 mm (1/4") jack, balanced or unbalanced
- Input Impedance: 100 kΩ
- Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu
- Input Gain: Adjustable from -∞ to +14 dB
- Output Connections: 6.3 mm (1/4") unbalanced jack
- Output Impedance: 47 Ω
- Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu into 600 Ω
- Distortion + Noise: <0.1%; typically 0.02% at 0 dBu output, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Noise Level: <-80 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, with controls at 12 o’clock or lower
- Dynamic Range: >100 dB, unweighted
- Crosstalk: <-90 dBu at 1 kHz
- Common-Mode Rejection: >40 dB at any frequency
- Controls per Channel:
- Input Gain
- Hiss Reduction
- LF Detail
- HF Detail
- Bypass
- Metering per Channel:
- Cutoff Frequency
- Clip indicator
- Power Supply: External AC power supply
- Power Input: 18 V AC
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
- Rack Size: 1U, 19-inch
Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.45 × 10.16 × 48.5 cm
Weight: 3 Kg
Volts: 18VAC (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.
For international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per country, and are for the buyer to pay.
-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!
-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
