Sound On Sound Reviews the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor

“…more versatile than the original 2254 and it will undoubtedly have applications on a range of sources, as well as for group and master bus compression.”

“On solo instruments and vocals the harmonic character adds a subtle richness and brightness to the sound and really does help those sources to move forward in a busy mix with a subtle but very effective presence.”

“There are undoubtedly cleaner‑sounding compressors out there for those jobs that require ultimate transparency, but where a little bit of edge and presence suits the project, the 5254 does a really good job, and I like it a great deal.”

– Hugh Robjohns, Sound On Sound (May 2021)