FAQ:
Q:The VP530 has no power switch should I leave it on all the time or only
turn it on when needed?
A:
Always turn the unit off when you are not using it. This will help keep
your VP530 sounding like new for a longer time, and saves electricity.
We recommend connecting your setup to a outlet strip so you can turn
on all your phonograph equipment at once.
Q:What is a N.O.S. tube?
A:
N.O.S. refers to (new old stock) it is a tube that was manufactured
long ago and never used. These tubes are very sought after. They may
or may not sound any better, but it is generally thought that most N.O.S.
tubes are better in many ways over new foreign manufactured tubes.
Q:
What kind of tubes can I use in the VP530?
A:
Tubes that can be used in the VP530 are:
12AX7 - The industry standard for preamp tubes.
12AX7A - Same as a 12AX7 but generally has a slightly higher output.
7025 - This is the Military part number for a 12AX7.
ECC83 - This is the same as a 12AX7 it is the European part number.
12AX7WA - This is a 12AX7 with slightly lower output.
5751 - This is a Military part number for a 12AX7WA.
There are many other tubes that can be used, but you get where this is
going they are essentially the same tube with different part numbers do-
ing almost exactly the same thing.
Q:
What is the best sounding tube I can get for the VP530?
A:
This is an unanswerable question. Everyone has different tastes. It
is up to the individual to decide as all tubes sound slightly different. For
me the best tube I have ever heard in a VP530 was a N.O.S. Telefunken
tube.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
-Occasionally with certain confi gurations, you may experience exces-
sive hum or buzz. In this case, try connecting the Ground connection
from your turntable directly to your receiver/amplifi er, thus bypassing the
VP530.
-If you connect the output of the VP530, either the RCA or headphone
outs, without connecting a turntable to the input - you will experience
noise. The combination of the VP530 and the turntable (with its RIAA
equalization curve) - complete a crucial circuit for proper operation.
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COM
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VP530 Tube Phono Preamp
ground
INPUT
OUTPUT
Tube Phono Preamp
VP530
ACTIVE
OFF
FLAT
MUTE
ON
RIAA
MUTE
RUMBLE
RIAA
FILTER
EQ
SPECIFICATIONS
I/ O Connectors:
Input Sensitivity:
Input Impedance:
Output Impedance:
Max Output Level:
Equalization:
Rumble Filter:
THD
S/N Ratio:
PWR:
Size:
Weight:
Indicator:
USER GUIDE
STEREO HEADPHONE/
12 VAC
LINE OUTPUT
USB
USB
OUTPUT
HEADPHONE
LEVEL
LEVEL
pwr
RCA, 1/4" TRS Stereo
30 dB gain @ 1kHz, 47k ohms Input Z
50k ohms
8 ohms Headphone, 100 ohms RCA
>10dB @ 1kHz at .1% dist.
RIAA +/- 1.5 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
20Hz
.02% @ 1KHz
>80 dB unweighted
12-15 VDC - 700-1000mA
6"w x 2.5"h x 5.4"d
2 lb
1 Power LED
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