IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to receive the full five year product warranty, please mail this completed form together with a copy of your sales receipt to Balanced Audio Technology at the address below, within thirty days of purchase. Failure to do so will result in the product being warrantied for one year from the date of manufacture.
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VK-150SE Special Edition Balanced Monoblocks Owner's Manual 1300 First State Blvd. Suite A W ilmington, DE 19804 Tel: 302-999-8855 Fax: 302-999-8818...
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Balanced Audio Technology VK-150SE power amplifier. Please read this owner’s manual to obtain the full benefit of the VK-150SE in your system. This manual provides you with necessary safety information and operating procedures for this exceptional unit.
Installing Tubes 1. Install 6SN7 tubes in positions V1 through V6 2. Install 6H30 SuperTubes in positions V7 and V8 3. Install 6C33 tubes in positions V9 through V12 4. Install 6V6GT tubes in positions V13 and V14 NOTE: Care must be exercised when installing the 6C33 output tubes. While inserting the tubes, please use gentle circular motion in order to facilitate proper socket pin engagement.
LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH for connecting a variety of speakers to the VK-150SE. Please note that some experimentation may be required. Try each output tap until you find the one that gives the most balanced performance in your system.
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Operating the VK-150SE Normal operation of the VK-150SE requires simply turning the unit on. There are no meters to connect, bias setpoints to remember, or drifting bias points to adjust. Please read the Autobias Feature section for more details. Turning the VK-150SE On: The power switch is located at the rear of the unit.
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In order to replace the 6C33C-B output tubes, please contact the factory and supply them with the unique identification number stamped on the side of the tube needing replacement. This information will be used by Balanced Audio Technology to provide an optimal replacement tube for your amplifier.
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Servicing: The Balanced Audio Technology VK-150SE should require no service other than tube replacement to maintain its high performance. Please direct any further service inquiries to the factory. Cleaning: To remove dust, occasionally wipe the front and top surfaces of your VK-150SE with a damp soft cloth.
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If this product contains a materials, manufacturing, or workmanship defect that cannot be repaired at the dealership where the product was purchased, it must be packed in original packaging and returned to Balanced Audio Technology via insured freight, at the owners expense. If replacement packaging materials are required, they will be supplied by the factory at a nominal charge.
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