Used
From Warm Audio
True to its inspiration; the WA-2A boasts an all tube, completely discrete signal path with through-hole component topology. It also features custom, large-core Cinemag input and output transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell, considered by many to be the world’s finest.
No plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of this classic optical tube compressor. For decades, the renowned ‘2A type circuit has become the go-to device for seamlessly handling vocals, bass, and a wide variety of other instruments and program material in an effortlessly smooth way.
Releasing the WA-2A would be for nothing if we couldn’t make it affordable. Since the start of Warm Audio we have strived to give an unprecedented value to our customers, by putting high end audio within the reach of more people than ever before. This philosophy drives everything we do, and every product we offer. Welcome to the future of vintage!
Product Description & External Specs
- 2A-Style, Transformer Balanced, High Voltage, Opto Tube Compressor
- Variable Pre-Emphasis, Allows For Compression High Pass Filtering (Tone Control)
- Stereo-Link Capable Via TRS Connector
- XLR & TRS Balanced Line Level Outputs - 600 Ohms Impedance
- XLR & TRS Balanced Line Level Inputs - 600 Ohms Impedance
- Meter Displays Both dB Gain Reduction & dB Output
- Power - 115/230 Volts (Switchable), 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions - 19" Rackmount Chassis, 2U. 19" X 7" X 3.5"
- Chassis Depth: 7” | 17.5 cm
- 5-Year Warranty
Components & Internal Specs
- Utilizes Premium Grade Input & Output Cinemag USA Transformers
- USA-Made Kenetek Opto-Cell Attenuator T4-Style Module. Socketed To Allow Retro-Fitting With Other Opto-Cells
- Premium Tubes. (2X) 12AX7, (1X) 12BH7, (1X) 6AQ5 or 6P1.
- Fully Discrete Signal Path
Performance Specs
- Input Impedance - 600 Ohms, Bridges-T Control (Floating)
- Frequency Response +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz to 20 kHz
- Gain 40 dB ±1dB
- Input Level +16 dB Maximum
- Output Level +10 dB Nominal, +16 dB Maximum
- Distortion Less Than 0.1% THD At ±10 dBm
- Noise = -74 dB
- Attack Time - 10 Milliseconds
- Release Time - 0.06 Seconds For 50% Release - 0.5 To 5 Seconds For Complete Release
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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