Köln, Germany
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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.Warm Audio WA - 2A Features: '2A Style, Transformer balanced, high voltage, opto (Light controlled) tube compressorFully discrete signal pathUtilizes custom USA made CineMag input and output transformersUtilizes boutique USA made Kenetek T4B opto attenuator. Socketed to allow for retro-fitting with vintage (or other) opto-cellsPremium 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 filteringStereo-link capability via TRS connector and knob on back panelXLR and TRS balanced line level inputs - 600 ohms impedanceXLR and TRS balanced line level outputs - 600 ohms impedanceFrequency Response +/- 1 dB, 15 Hz to 20kHzGain 40 dB ±1dBInput Level +16 dB maximumOutput Level +10 dB nominal, +16 dB maximumDistortion Less than 0.5% THD at ±10 dBmNoise = -74dBAttack Time - 10 millisecondsRelease Time - 0.06 seconds for 50% release; 0.5 to 5 seconds for complete releaseMeter shows both dB gain reduction and dB outputPower - 115/230 volts (switchable), 50/60 HzDimensions - 19" Rackmount chassis, 2U. 19" x 7" x 3.5"Weight - 12 lbs
Original Price€947.65
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New Price€884.36
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