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VAC Renaissance Signature Preamplifier Mk II

Operation & Maintenance Information

 

Valve Amplification Company

Manual issued 8/20/2002

Summary of Contents for Renaissance Signature

Page 1: ...VAC Renaissance Signature Preamplifier Mk II Operation Maintenance Information Valve Amplification Company Manual issued 8 20 2002...

Page 2: ...OFF FOR 30 MINUTES DO NOT OPERATE THE UNITS IF THEY ARE WET THE PREAMPLIFIER AND POWER SUPPLY UNITS ARE VERY HEAVY BE SURE TO USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES TO AVOID BACK STRAIN AND INJURY BE CERTAIN...

Page 3: ...age uses six twin triodes operating without loop feedback Gain is moderately high with a very low noise floor Low output MC cartridges are accommodated by means of high quality matching transformers w...

Page 4: ...ed on the rear panel Set the MM MC switch to reflect the input jacks being used 7 Connect the power cables from the power supply to the preamplifier Note that each has a locating key and a locking col...

Page 5: ...r at a fixed gain This allows volume levels to be under the sole control of the processor allowing easy integration of your high end stereo system into a home theater system When no processor is conne...

Page 6: ...iers with XLR input jacks you must determine if the input is truly balanced or if either pin 2 or 3 is actually tied to ground unbalanced XLR For true balanced inputs you may choose between XLR GND an...

Page 7: ...t through your power amplifier that might cause damage to your loudspeakers As with all high fidelity products the sound characteristic of the VAC changes somewhat as it warms up Best sound will be ac...

Page 8: ...be used as a typical preamplifier Rotating the control clockwise to the Cinema position bypasses all preamplifier controls including volume and passes the output from your surround sound processor i e...

Page 9: ...witch in the counter clockwise direction Pressing the right side of this button causes the selector to turn clockwise If the control ever stops midway between two settings merely push the button again...

Page 10: ...l and remove all audio interconnect cables Wait 30 minutes before removing the top cover Install new tubes of the appropriate types firmly in their sockets noting the location of holes in the socket a...

Page 11: ...s of the lacquered finish make sure there are no ridges or sharp surfaces in those parts of the cloth which contact the faceplate Use of a coarser cloth or failure to otherwise protect the faceplate m...

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