The V8-B preamp is not designed for dirt or overdrive. It's a clean-machine to the extreme. It has very high head room and very low harmonic distortion. The octal tubes have an especially "clean"...
HOW IT WORKS START-UP - The far right knob on the V8 is a 3-position rotary switch. To start up the V8, have your power amplifier muted or powered down so that when the V8 comes on, there is no "pop" or "thump" that is delivered to the speaker. Follow this sequence for safe startup and maximum tube life.
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OUTPUT - The rear output jack is 1/4" unbalanced and uses a typical guitar cord. The output level at the jack is a hot, line-level, so be sure to have an appropriate setting for whatever device follows the V8 whether it be an effects unit or an amplifier. XLR OUTPUT JACK - The XLR output on the V8 is transformer balanced utilizing a very high grade, USA-built, mu-metal shielded balancing transformer.
Before using your SMS V8-B Octal Tube Preamp, carefully read applicable items of operating instructions and safety suggestions. 1. Obey all warnings on the SMS V8-B Octal Tube Preamp and in the SMS V8-B Octal Tube Preamp Ownerʼs Manual. 2. Do NOT perform service operations beyond those described in this manual. In the...
WARRANTY 1. Sarno Music Solutions warrants the SMS V8-B Octal Tube Preamp™ as free from any defects resulting from faulty materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery; and ninety (90) days for the tubes. This warranty is in lieu of all...
SERVICE INFORMATION Service and repairs of Sarno Music Solutions, LLC products are to be performed only at Sarno Music Solutions, LLC unless otherwise authorized in advance. Unauthorized service, repair, or modification will void this warranty. Return Authorization is required prior to sending products for repair. All items MUST be shipped to Sarno Music Solutions, LLC prepaid, insured, and properly packaged –...