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NEW Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Opto Compressor 2A-Style LA Optical Leveling Amp UA Am

Estimated price for orientation: 899 $

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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Warm Audio
Type: Dynamic Range Processor MPN: WA-2A
Number of Channels: Less than 5 Effect/Enhancement: Compression/Limiting
UPC: 638142859097


This is a brand new Warm Audio WA-2A Opto Tube Compressor. Condition:
Brand new. Product Details:
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! Specifications: '2A Style, Transformer balanced, high voltage, opto tube compressor Fully discrete signal path Utilizes custom USA made CineMag input and output transformers Utilizes USA made Kenetek opto attenuator. Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with other opto-cells Premium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes. 2x 12ax7, 1x 12bh7, 1x 6aq5 Variable Pre-emphasis, allows for compression hipass filtering Stereo-link capability 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 0.1% 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 Meter shows both dB gain reduction and dB output 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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