2A Style Optical Compressor

No 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 WA-2A would be for nothing if it wasn't affordable. Since the start of Warm Audio; Warm has striven to give an unprecedented value to their customers; but putting high end audio within the reach of more people than ever before. This philosophy drives everything they do; and every product they offer.

Premium Components:

The 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.

A Four Tube Operation

The WA-2A operates on four tubes: two 12AX7s; one 12BH7; and one 6aq5 (or 6P1J). We proudly use Tung-Sol and Electro-Harmonix brand tubes in the signal path; which sound very “open” and LARGE. All four tubes are socketed for easy swapping and replacement.

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