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...download audio from this thread: https://gearspace.com/board/gear-shoot-outs-sound-file-comparisons-audio-tests/699125-hardware-compressor-limiter-comparison-thread-audio-files.html Ive been able to get it pretty close to the first Manley example...and similar to the Retro 176 although the Retro has a very bright exciting upper mid...but anyway - this compressor beats every tube emulation Ive tried by a long shot...Im having to almost stop myself saying its comparable...

...one of them has an issue of some sort. But it is worth the bother. A great alternative is the Retro 176 limiting amplifier, which is being made today by Phil Moore of Retro: Retro Instruments: 176 Limiting Amplifier I've put the Retro unit along side my 175Bs and they are pretty damn close. Close enough...

...as the MJUC is, its more "inspired by" the 176, as well as a few others - a de facto RETRO 176 plugin would just be so so good