Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8 XXX Anniversary

In celebration of Empirical Labs' 30th Anniversary, Empirical Labs are releasing a limited edition of the famous EL8 Distressor. It includes all of the upgraded features found on the EL8X (Stereo Image Link, Brit Mode), now coupled with the famous Triad HS-56 transformer at the input stage, known for its ability to add clarity and "size" to sub content.

In addition to saturation and color, this transformer also greatly reduces input impedance to 600 ohms. These changes, plus some new discrete parts, allow for the XXX model to saturate and color earlier than the classic EL8 - it'll make a mix's low-end sparkle like no other!

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

VAT (Value Added Tax) can be deducted if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based outside of the EU. Non-EU buyers pay all and any import tax and duty as regulated by their local customs.