Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor (Very Good Condition)Overview

Up for sale is a Warm Audio WA-2A, a high-voltage, all-tube optical compressor based on the classic Teletronix LA-2A design. It is widely known for delivering smooth, natural leveling and a warm analog tone. It performs incredibly well on vocals, bass, and acoustic instruments where transparent but warm dynamic control is needed.

Item Condition & History

• Overall Condition: Very Good. The unit has been used exclusively in a smoke-free studio environment and works exactly as it should.
• Cosmetics: Shows light, normal wear from being mounted in a studio rack (mostly minor marks around the screw holes), but the front panel is clean. Both the Limit/Compress switch and the large Gain/Peak Reduction knobs feel solid and smooth.
• Performance: 100% functional. The internal tubes, custom CineMag transformers, and the Kenetek opto-cell are all running quiet and working properly. The VU meter is fully operational and accurate.

Key Features

• Classic Opto-Circuitry: Uses a premium Kenetek opto-attenuator, which handles the compression with the iconic, program-dependent release times of the original hardware.
• All-Tube Signal Path: Equipped with four premium tubes and CineMag USA input and output transformers for authentic analog warmth.
• Pre-Emphasis Control: Features a rear-panel pot that allows you to adjust the compressor's sensitivity to high or low frequencies (great for preventing bass frequencies from over-triggering the compression).
• Stereo Linkable: Can be linked with a second WA-2A unit for stereo operation.
• I/O: XLR and 1/4" balanced inputs and outputs.

What’s Included

• Warm Audio WA-2A Hardware Unit
• Standard IEC Power Cable
• (Note: Will be securely packed for transit).

Shipping & Seller Notes: Prompt shipping. The unit will be safely packed to protect the internal tubes and opto-cell during transit. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to see any specific photos.