160A vs WA-2A
The WA-2A costs about $230 more than the 160A and buys you 3 more I/O, plus Binding Post. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
| Spec | 160A | WA-2A |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 2U |
| Weight | 6.0 lbs | 12.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 12W | Passive |
| Depth | 200 mm | 177.8 mm |
| I/O count | 4 | 7 |
| Price | ~$769 | ~$999 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
160A
Nothing the WA-2A doesn't also have.
WA-2A
- Binding Post
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.