Serpent Audio Chimera 500 OPTO Compressor

Name: Serpent Audio Chimera 500 OPTO Compressor
Brand: Serpent Audio
SKU: SRP-CHIMERA500

Faithfully replicating the vintage LA3A design, The Serpent Chimera brings the classic Opto sound to 500 series format. Featuring an all discrete circuit design, Orange Drop and Elna capacitors, full steel enclosure & cover, class AB transistor output, true T4B optical cell, and transformer balanced input & output, the Chimera delivers the thick, rich, & smooth opto compression sound that you’re looking for.

All units are made in the USA to an exceptional level of craft and workmanship.

OVERVIEW

All Discrete Transistor Design
Transformer Balanced Input & Output
True T4B Optical Cell (User Replaceable/Upgradable)
Cinemag Input Transformer
Full Steel Enclosure & Cover (for maximum signal shielding)

Custom Wound Interstage and Output Transformers (Made to Original Specifications)
Infamous “Mod” Incorporated (increases signal to noise ratio)
Hard Bypass (Relay Controlled)
Stereo Linkable