VAC Renaissance Signature Mk II Operation & Maintenance Information
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- Page 1 VAC Renaissance Signature Preamplifier Mk II Operation & Maintenance Information Valve Amplification Company Manual issued 8/20/2002...
- 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 INTRODUCTION The Renaissance Signature Preamplifier is the world’s finest audio preamplifier and an absolutely unique component. Its unusual topology, premium parts, and flexibility make it a pleasure to hear and operate. The line stage is, in effect, a small Class A1 power amplifier, capable of driving loads as low as a few hundred ohms.
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Page 4: Installation
INSTALLATION Provide adequate ventilation. Do not operate on carpet or any other surface that might block air flow. The chassis will become warm in normal use. Do not allow the chassis to touch any metal parts, such as the frame of an equipment rack. - Page 5 INPUTS (back panel) Four pairs of RCA jacks accommodate unbalanced line level sources. These correspond to SELECTOR positions “L1" through “L4". One pair of XLR jacks accept a balanced or unbalanced line level source. This corresponds to SELECTOR position “BAL”. Note: not all units with XLR connectors are balanced.
- Page 6 OUTPUTS & GROUNDING SWITCH (back panel) One pair of RCA jacks provide line level output to a tape recorder. The level of signal is not adjusted by the volume control. Two sets of RCA output jacks are provided as main outputs to power amplifiers. In addition, one pair of XLR jacks can be used to drive a power amplifier.
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Page 7: Operation
OPERATION Before turning the power switch to the “on” position, mute the unit by moving the “Mute” switch to its clockwise (i.e., muted) position. You might also want to turn the “Volume” control fully counterclockwise. Mute is automatically engaged when switching on the unit. The mute state is indicated by the VAC logo being illuminated in red. -
Page 8: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Although most of the front panel controls (Volume, Power, Mute) are self explanatory, VAC has outfitted this unit with several advanced features which bear further description: Phono Section: When fitted, input “PHONO" is connected to a discrete, pure tube phono preamplifier, providing 44 dB of gain, suitable for use with MM (moving magnet) and many high-output MC (moving coil) cartridges. -
Page 9: Remote Control
condition. The target condition has the needle aligned with the ball indication in the center. 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. - Page 10 REPLACEMENT OF TUBES Refer to the figure (below) for the location and types of tubes. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------back----- |12AX7 12AX7 |Low noise Low noise no tube no tube |12AX7 12AX7 8416 8416 |12AX7 12AX7 12AU7 12AU7 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------front----- Phono Phono Line Line Left Right Left Right...
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Page 11: Care Of Chassis
CARE OF CHASSIS VAC chassis are machined aluminum for superior electromagnetic performance, and finished in durable textured gloss paint. Cleaning with a damp cloth WHILE THE AMP IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED should suffice. Do not get cleaning solutions onto or into the connectors or controls. -
Page 12: Warranty
U.S. is not covered. For warranty information outside of the U.S. contact the importer of VAC equipment for your country. Units sold outside of the U.S. should still be registered with VAC. Your questions and comments are always welcome. Contact: Valve Amplification Company 1731 Northgate Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34234...