{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa-2a-tube-opto-compressor-wa2a1020005712-used","title":"Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Opto Compressor #WA2A1020005712 (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo plug-in or other compressor type quite compares to the warm, forgiving, fluid qualities of the classic '2A optical compressor. For decades, the renowned ‘2A style 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 Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Opto Compressor would be for nothing if Warm couldn’t make it affordable. Since the start of Warm Audio, they have striven to give unprecedented value by putting high end audio within the reach of more people than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ePremium Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WA-2A is a high-voltage, Class-A opto-compressor, utilizing large-core CineMag USA Transformers, four premium vacuum tubes, and the legendary Kenetek opto-cell - considered by many to be the world’s finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eA Four Tube Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WA-2A operates on four tubes: two 12AX7s, one 12BH7, and one 6AQ5 (or 6P1J). Warm proudly use Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix brand tubes in the signal path, which sound very 'open' and LARGE. All 4 tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 1em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.6667px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTube compressor​\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eUtilizes premium grade input and output CineMag USA transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eUSA made Kenetek opto-cell attenuator T4' style module - socketed To allow retro-fitting with other opto-cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ePremium Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix tubes - 2x 12AX7, 1x 12BH7, 1x 6AQ5 or 6P1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eFully discrete signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eVariable pre-emphasis allows for compression high-pass filtering (tone control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eStereo-link capable via TRS connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eInput impedance: 600 Ohms, Bridges-T Control (floating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eXLR And TRS balanced line level outputs - 600 Ohms impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eXLR And TRS Balanced line level inputs - 600 Ohms impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eFrequency Response: 15 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eGain: 40 dB, ±1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eInput level: +16 dB maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eOutput level: +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eDistortion: less than 0.1% THD at ±10 dBM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eNoise: -74 db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAttack time: 10 mS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eRelease time: 0.06 seconds for 50% release - 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eMeter displays both dB gain reduction and dB output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ePower: 115\/230 Volts (switchable), 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eDimensions: 19\" rack mount chassis, 2u 19\" X 7\" X 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450818523239,"sku":"172841","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/warm-audio-wa-2a-tube-opto-compressor-wa2a1020005712-used_172841_1_770f379e-c95e-4dc0-af7b-e99dbaa29af0.jpg?v=1787094652","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/warm-audio-wa-2a-tube-opto-compressor-wa2a1020005712-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}