Maniac Audio Dark2ADark2A — Tube Optical Leveling Amplifier. A schematic-accurate emulation of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A — the smoothest, most musical vocal and bass compressor ever built. Authentic T4B electro-optical attenuator, 12AX7 tube gain stage, and UTC HA-100X output transformer modeling, calibrated against the original hardware spec. Topology: T4B Photocell — dual-stage release with program dependency (the signature LA-2A "self-adjusting" feel). 12AX7 tube gain stage with authentic harmonic profile. UTC HA-100X output transformer modeling. 18 Hz sidechain HPF (LA-2A 15 Hz spec). Always-on R30/C6 sidechain tilt (intrinsic to the LA-2A schematic, independent of HF Emphasis). 30 ms RMS detector, 450 ms GR decay, 3 s slow release — calibrated for the relaxed, "rounded" LA-2A response. Peak Reduction tuned to pin the needle at 20 VU on typical program material. x2 / x4 / x8 Kaiser FIR oversampling. Read More