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VAC STANDARD PREAMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS (typical)

Type:

Vacuum tube line stage with external power supply and home
theater (direct power amplifier) mode.

Options:

Remote control for volume & mute
Dedicated MM phono input
Dedicated MC phono input

Line stage preamplifier

:

Gain:

24 dB

Maximum input signal:

Infinite (attenuation precedes line stage)

Main output:

Inverting (you may reverse speaker connections if you wish to
compensate, or set you d/a converter to phase reversal)

Tape output:

Unity gain from selector, non-inverting

Phono stage preamplifier

:

Gain:

37 dB  (measured at tape output)

Residual noise:

3 mV at output (S/N ratio approx. 69 dB)

Overload:

117 mV @ 1 kHz = 8 volts RMS output
460 mV @ 10 kHz

Frequency response:

RIAA +/- .25 dB

Notes:

Does not invert absolute phase.

Tube compliment

:

2 x 12AX7 low noise (phono option) (located on circuit board at left side of chassis)
2 x 12AU7/6189A (line stage)
2 x 12AX7 (line stage)

Warranty:

 

Three years parts and labor, excluding tubes.

Summary of Contents for Standard LE

Page 1: ...alve Amplification Company VAC Standard Preamplifier LE Instructions Manual issued 7 April 2004 Please read carefully before installing Copyright 2004 by Valve Amplification Company All rights reserve...

Page 2: ...service even as you have many years of enjoyment from your VAC Standard Preamplifier Kevin M Hayes President VAC INTRODUCTION The VAC Standard Preamplifier is an all new design employing three Class A...

Page 3: ...ents 3 At turn on all volume controls should be full counter clockwise and the mode switch should be set to Mute Allow one 1 minute for warm up before commencing playback Note Mute is automatically en...

Page 4: ...wer amplifier 3 Connect the cable from the power supply to the main chassis Be sure to insert the connector properly and fully tighten the locking collar 4 Connect the AC power cord to the IEC connect...

Page 5: ...upply signal to any typical line level input enabling it to control a second zone in multi room installations The Cinema position provides access to one of the Standard Preamplifier s most unusual fea...

Page 6: ...These buttons cause a motor to turn the volume control Motorized controls offer superior sound as well as direct visual indication of volume setting The front panel control may also be used directly...

Page 7: ...New Tubes Original Equipment Replacement tubes are available from VAC These tubes ensure your Standard Preamplifier will meet or exceed all factory performance specifications DANGEROUS VOLTAGES EXIST...

Page 8: ...keep those still functioning well as spares VAC will be happy to test tubes for concerned customers WARRANTY Your equipment is warranted for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase In ad...

Page 9: ...se speaker connections if you wish to compensate or set you d a converter to phase reversal Tape output Unity gain from selector non inverting Phono stage preamplifier Gain 37 dB measured at tape outp...

Page 10: ...r __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ What made you decide on the VAC ________________...

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