Description
This 2023 Hairball Audio 1176 ANALOG FET/RACK Revision F Compressor (The Red Stripe) was gently owned by the late, great Bob Rupe, former bassist for Cracker. It’s in very good cosmetic shape with light, normal wear and is in 100% working condition!
Bob played with the popular 1990s alternative rock band from roughly 1994-1999 and appeared on several recordings including The Golden Age and Gentleman’s Blues. He was also a founding member of The Silos and went on to record with House of Freaks, Gutterball, Danny and Dusty and Sparklehorse. Sadly, he passed on March 3, 2025, but he leaves behind a collection of work that will live on in the hearts and minds of his fans.
Other pieces of gear that Bob acquired throughout his illustrious career are also available, so please feel free to check out our other listings and don’t hesitate to let us know if we can answer any questions you may have.
MANUFACTURER DESCRIPTION
The Red Stripe
Traditionally, the Revision F has a black faceplate and looks just like the Revision D. In many cases, original units are confused for Rev C/D/E’s with engineers mistakenly thinking of the revision F as a silver faced unit. To give this underrated revision a unique look, we’ve added a red stripe and red off button cap. Though the Revision F is cleaner than the A or D, it’s not dull or boring. In fact, it’s the favorite of many at Hairball Audio. It imparts that classic FET compression while adding a glossy, polished sound to the source material. Frankly, it makes everything sound like a better version of itself. A favorite of top engineers, including Bruce Swedien, this is a flavor unique to the predecessors. Like the Revision A and D, the input uses an O-12 transformer and the signal is attenuated at the input with a 600Ω T-pad. The output is class A/B, utilizing a B11184 output transformer.
Specs
- Revision F (v1.12) PCBs designed by MNATS
- Black anodized front panel with red stripe made in Seattle, USA
- Custom 18 gauge steel zinc plated enclosure made in Seattle, USA
- Custom Ed Anderson O-12 reproduction input transformer made in the USA
- Custom Ed Anderson B11148 reproduction output transformer made in the USA
- Custom Ed Anderson 11754 reproduction power transformer made in the USA
- Custom BI Technologies T-Pad input attenuator
- Interlocking push button switches with “All Buttons In” mode
- Fully discrete audio path including capacitors selected by ear from Kemet, Nichicon, Panasonic, Vishay, United Chemi-Con and Elna
- Bourns trim pots
- Neutrik XLR connectors
- JST connectors and pre-assembled wire harnesses
- 120/240 voltage select switch
- 1% metal film resistors
- Matched FETs
- Authentic control knobs
