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If there is no sound from the amplifier when a pedal, (or rack processor is inserted),
then it is almost certainly an issue with the effect, not the amplifier as no extra
circuitry is engaged when using the loop. It is simply a pair of jack sockets that
break into the signal path.
Amplifier Dimensions:
SIZE (mm): 342(w) x 185(h) x 185(d) Unboxed. 550(w) x 300(h) x 310(d) Boxed.
Weight: 8.42Kgs Unboxed, (no accessories). 10.2Kgs Unboxed, (all accessories)
11.36Kgs Boxed, (complete).
Output Power
The following measurements were taken at 240V mains input into an 8 Ohm load
using a 1 KHz Sine Wave with the output waveforms set just before clipping. Bass
Middle & Treble at 9 o’clock, Tone at maximum, Master at maximum
High Power: 35 Watts
Low Power: 11 Watts
Valves:
V1 (ECC83
–
Dual Triode)
–
this is the first gain stage and closest to the guitar Input.
The second half of V1 comes after the Gain control and is the second gain stage.
V2 (EF184) - this valve drives the tone-stack and is a NOS pentode. It is used as a
cathode follower and has a little more current/drive capability to help the preamp
signal through the tone circuit; maintaining a wider tonal spectrum. The output
from tone stack then runs through the effects loop.
V3 (ECC83
–
Dual Triode)
–
this valve is the Phase-Splitter, used to split the signal
into positive & negative components to drive the push-pull power output section.
V4
–
V7 (EL84
–
Power Pentode)
–
the output valves
Notes on output volume and speaker attenuation:
Victory amplifiers are designed to be played loud with gigging and rehearsal in
mind. It can be difficult to get suitable volumes and tones from the VC35 at home
or ‘bedroom’ levels even in the lower power settings. The nature of valve amps and
the POTs used to control the signal is such that they really start to work when
turned up. However, many Victory users have had great success with speaker
power-soaks and simulators. The simplest ones are low-cost attenuators such as
the Jet City ‘Jettenuator’ which simply soaks up the output power o
f the amplifier
allowing only some of the signal to reach your speaker(s). This allows you to really