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- Page 1 VAC Renaissance Preamplifier Operation & Maintenance Information Valve Amplification Company Manual issued 02/21/2001...
- Page 2 CAUTION THE POWER SUPPLY UNITS CONTAIN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS. NEVER OPERATE THE PREAMPLIFIER WITH THE AUDIO CHASSIS COVERS REMOVED. BEFORE OPENING TO CHANGE TUBES, DISCONNECT THE PREAMPLIFIER FROM POWER AND ALL OTHER COMPONENTS, AND ALLOW IT TO SIT TURNED OFF FOR 30 MINUTES.
- Page 3 The audio circuitry and power supply are completely hand wired. You will notice the sound quality of the Renaissance Preamplifier improve during the first few hundred hours of operation, particularly with regard to subjective frequency extension.
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Page 4: Installation
The backlit meters show variation in power line voltage as reflected to the audio circuitry. You will notice the sound quality of the Renaissance Preamplifier improve during the first few hundred hours of operation, particularly with regard to subjective frequency extension. - Page 5 2 or 3 tied to ground. The Signature Preamplifier accepts such sources without difficulty. Note: The sound character of the Renaissance Preamplifier is identical in either input mode. Therefore, the preferred mode will depend upon the design and voicing of the source component.
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Page 6: Operation
Best sound will be achieved after about 15 minutes of operation. Any time that the VAC Renaissance Preamplifier has not been used for a few weeks the sound may be different. This is also normal for high resolution audio equipment. Optimum... -
Page 7: Front Panel Controls
RCA jacks labeled “Home Theater Direct”. When the control is set to the “Cinema” position, the Renaissance functions as a pass-through ONLY, and is controlled by the external processor, preamplifier, or other component connected to the “Home Theater Direct”... -
Page 8: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control allows for wireless adjustment of SELECTOR, MUTE, and VOLUME. The remote wand is powered by two “AAA” batteries. These should be of the alkaline type. You will need to install them in the wand before using the remote. Since batteries can leak, they should be removed from the wand if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. -
Page 9: Care Of Chassis
REPLACEMENT OF TUBES The line stage tubes are type 8416. The phono stage tubes are type 12AX7, also known as 12AX7A, 7025, CV4004, ECC83, and E83CC. Do not use the 5751, which some suppliers may suggest. We recommend that you use only tubes specifically selected and tested by VAC for this preamplifier. -
Page 10: Warranty
Valve Amplification Company 1731 Northgate Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34234 Telephone 941/359-2066 Fax 941/359-2057 info@vac-amps.com _____________________________ ____________________________ Detach and mail to the address above as soon as possible. Renaissance Preamplifier Registration Form Name ________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _______/_______-_____________ e-mail __________________________________...