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DL241 Auto-Compressor vs WA-2A

The DL241 Auto-Compressor costs about $280 more than the WA-2A, and the WA-2A is the one that keeps Binding Post. It takes 1 rack unit less, too.

DL241 Auto-Compressor and WA-2A compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecDL241 Auto-CompressorWA-2A
Rack space1U2U
Weight7.9 lbs12.0 lbs
Power draw18WPassive
Depth230 mm177.8 mm
I/O count77
Price~$1,279~$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

DL241 Auto-Compressor

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.

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