Warm Audio WA-2A Optical All-Tube Audio Compressor

Warm Audio WA-2A Optical Compressor
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.

Features & Specs
- '2A Style, Transformer balanced, high voltage, opto (Light controlled) tube compressor
- Fully discrete signal path
- Utilizes custom USA made CineMag input and output transformers
- Utilizes boutique USA made Kenetek T4B opto attenuator. Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with vintage (or other) opto-cells
- Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2x 12ax7, 1x 12bh7, 1x 6aq5 (or 6p1 - interchangeable)
- Variable Pre-emphasis knob (via the back-panel) allows for compression hipass filtering
- Stereo-link capability via TRS connector and knob on back panel
- XLR and TRS balanced line level inputs: 600 ohms impedance
- XLR and TRS balanced line level outputs: 600 ohms impedance
- Frequency Response: +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz to 20kHz
- Gain: 40 dB +/-1dB
- Input Level: +16 dB maximum
- Output Level: +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximum
- Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD at +/-10 dBm
- Noise: -74dB
- Attack Time: 10 milliseconds
- Release Time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release; 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release
- Power: 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: 19" Rackmount chassis, 2U. 19 x 7 x 3.5"
- Weight: 12 lbs.

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Warehouse Resealed: Warehouse Resealed gear is typically a customer return. This inventory includes all parts, components, manuals (hard copy or downloadable). However, the packaging may be slightly compromised and thus not in absolutely perfect, unused condition like our new inventory. This inventory is a great value. This inventory will include a Full Factory Warranty.