That's right!  A UNIVERSAL AUDIO 1176AE STEREO PAIR, serial #'s 046 & 047, NEW AND STILL IN THE FACTORY-SEALED BOXES!!!  These are very likely the last, new-in-box, 1176AE Stereo Pair on the planet!

And they could be in your studio's racks.

In 2008, Universal Audio introduced the 1176AE Anniversary Edition, limited to a total of only 500 units. The 1176AE combines the best of the A "Bluestripe" and E revisions while adding the lower 2 to 1 compression ratio found on the 176. A new "Slo" attack mode gives the 1176AE the potential for both classic and uniquely individual compression effects.

To quote Bill Putnam, Jr., CEO and owner of Universal Audio, "The 1176AE pays tribute to the legend that is the 1176, my father's amazing ear and audio design legacy, and all the pro engineers and UA users that have believed in UA products in the past decade inspiring us to re-create the magic that is Universal Audio. The 1176AE is a truly special edition with unique sonic heritage from the predecessor of the 1176, the 176, the first "Bluestripe" or A revision, and the last great Class A rev. E "Blackface" version."

1176AE Limited Edition Features

• Unique rev.A/E "hot-rod-mod" features, cosmetics and sonic signature.
• Program dependency of legendary "Bluestripe" Rev.A 1176.
• Vintage UA 176 compression ratio array - 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 with 20:1 for limiting.
• Expanded range of "multi-button" compression and classic "all-button" mode.
• "Slo" 15ms Attack setting adds increased versatility for new uses.
• Hand-built in the USA, Limited-Edition of only 500 units worldwide.