When I put the order for the LA-2A, I must admit I was quite skeptical about its potential performance! Of course, I was not expecting a small pedal unit to resemble its bigger brother, the famous rack-space studio compressor back from 60s. But hear this! This is maybe one of the most transparent compressors I have ever heard! It does not interfere with your signal, but rather it makes it rounder and smoother; makes it sit in the mix so much better, particularly in live setups. Highly recommended! Also, I would like to thank Compel for its fast and flawless service. The unit was delivered to me in no time in very good packaging. I have shopped at Compel just a few times, but it is now my go-to online store when I look for studio-quality equipment!