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la-2a pedal D LA-2A: Leveling Amplifier Pedal – Doc Lloyd Audio

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la-2a pedal D LA-2A: Leveling Amplifier Pedal – Doc Lloyd AudioDLA 2A: Leveling Amplifier A Studio Legend at Your Feet The Doc Lloyd DLA 2A Leveling Amplifier is a meticulous recreation of an iconic studio compressor, now directly compatible with guitar and bass input signals. Less than 25% the size and cost of the original with 100% authentic tone. It took multiple years of dedication to make this ambitious goal a reality, but finally it is here. The design includes Lundahl input output transformers, 12AX7 12BH7

DLA-2A: Leveling Amplifier
A Studio Legend at Your Feet

The Doc Lloyd DLA-2A Leveling Amplifier is a meticulous recreation of an iconic studio compressor, now directly compatible with guitar and bass input signals. Less than 25% the size and cost of the original with 100% authentic tone. It took multiple years of dedication to make this ambitious goal a reality, but finally it is here.

The design includes Lundahl input/output transformers, 12AX7/12BH7 tubes, and a Kenetek T4B optical attenuator module. These components are expensive, but absolutely necessary to replicate this classic compressor's unsurpassed audio qualities. Two sidechain tubes are replaced with high voltage solid-state circuitry to significantly reduce size while leaving the original audio path fully intact. The line audio path is a precise match of the original schematic with a custom 275VDC low-noise internal power supply providing high voltage to the audio circuitry from a standard 12VDC input. This machine is the real deal. 

Typical studio compressors require line level signals from low impedance sources. The DLA-2A has the standard transformer balanced line input as well as a high impedance input with a balanced gain stage, providing direct compatibility with guitar and bass.

The compressed output signal is passed to a transformer balanced line output that can be connected to a mixing console or headphones as well as an instrument level output that can be connected to a pedalboard or amplifier.

DC power is applied to the tube heater filaments and does not generate 60 Hz hum, resulting in lower noise than the classic reference design.

COMPONENTS

  • Lundahl 1922 Input Transformer
  • Lundahl 5402 Output Transformer
  • Kenetek T4B Classic Optical Attenuator Module
  • Tung-Sol 12AX7 Vacuum Tube
  • JJ 12BH7-A Vacuum Tube
  • Calibrated VU Meter with Backlight
  • Vishay Beyschlag Thin Film Professional Resistors
  • Non-piezoelectric Class 1 Ceramic and Film Capacitors
  • Daka-Ware Bakelite Knobs

ACCESSORIES

  • AC/DC Power Adapter 
  • Input and Output XLR Adapters
  • Inline Power Switch

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Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Have bought a few of these over the last handful of years
Color: Red
Best toy outside of Ghonuts for heavy chewers. Even outlasts the most durable Kongs. I'd say we get about four months before our dog starts really making a dent in it and the size of the pieces he pulls off start to become larger and I should probably replace it after about six months. It's cheap enough that replacing it that often is fine. *Important note* using squishy toys for heavy chewers is really important. They can break their teeth on hard toys like Nyla bones and things like antlers can break and cut them and damage their digestive system if they swallow the shards. It sucks because my dog loved Nyla bones and would chew off an inch a day, but I couldn't risk his teeth like that.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026
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Jenah Labuski
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Finally - a tug toy my dog hasn’t destroyed!
Color: Red
This completely exceeded my expectations! My dog is roughly a year old, about 110-115lbs and a TOUGH chewer. He loved tugs toys but none of them last more than 10 minutes with him. I decided to try this because of the other reviews and price but wasn’t expecting it to last long. He’s had it almost a week and it’s still completely intact. It’s definitely heavy so it might not be best for smaller dogs but if you have a big dog/heavy chewer definitely give this a shot!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
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Lisa A
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Indestructible so far
Color: Red, Color: Red
My toy destroyer has had this for almost two months now and it hasn’t taken any damage. It is big and heavy and solid. It became one of his favorites immediately and goes in and out of the house and even to bed with him. Now if only we could find a stuffy that he can’t destroy.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
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Linda H.
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 3
MY DOG'S AREN'T INTERESTED ...
Color: Red
This is a large, heavy, hard rubber toy, so is of high quality. However, it is SO heavy that neither my 60-lb. female Boxer nor my 80-lb. male Bully will 'play' with it at all. They don't even chew on it. So, although it would probably be pretty indestructible, I have no way to verify that, since neither of my dogs show any interest at all. I've tried encouraging them, by holding on one end of it and encouraging them to grab the other end, but even that didn't work. Perhaps a much larger 'giant' breed dog would enjoy it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2026
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Marcus Schilreff
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Tough chewer for sure
My dog destroys toys. These are amazing, she chewys on them tell she's a slobbery mess. And they are holding strong. Glad a found these!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026

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