Amps that pair well with the Universal Audio 1176 Compressor

Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo

The 1176's fast FET compression evens out the attack before it hits the Mark IIC+'s own singing, high-gain preamp.

Divided by 13 FTR 37

The 1176's fast FET compression evens dynamics before the FTR 37's own boutique, breakup-ready tremolo.

Soldano SLO 100R

Run the 1176 before the SLO 100R for studio-grade FET compression before the amp's own touring-grade noise and gain react.

ENGL E651 Custom Shop Artist Edition 50W

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Divided by 13 CJ11 Tube 1x12

Both lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing

Bad Cat Cub V Handwired 15-Watt Tube

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Fryette Pittbull Ultra-Lead II

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Divided by 13 BTR 23

What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Blackstar HT-5C

What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo

Run the 1176 before the Vintage Deluxe for studio-grade FET compression before the amp's own glassy, compressed tube voice reacts.

Mojotone Lite Classic Style 1x12 Extension Cabinet

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Bergantino Forte-HP Ultra

What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Supro 1612RT Amulet 15W 1x10 Combo

Run the 1176 before the Amulet for studio-grade FET compression before the amp's own raw, garage-blues breakup reacts.

Vox AC10 Custom

What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Divided by 13 BRT23 112 Combo

What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Two-Rock Classic Reverb Signature 6V6 40W 1x12 Combo

Run the 1176 before the Classic Reverb Signature for studio-grade FET compression before the amp's own pedal-platform clean reacts.

Swart Antares Master

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Gallien-Krueger MB210-II

What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Matchless King Cobra

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Matchless Coldwater Canyon 112

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Marshall 4140 Club & Country

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Supro Ambassador Custom 2x10 Combo

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Synergy SYN-50 2-Channel 50W Modular Preamp Head

What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around