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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Table of Contents General Safety, Installation, and Operation Instructions Important Safety Instructions Warning Important (UK only) Instructions Introduction Design Considerations Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features Installation and Operation Cartridge Loading Changing Tubes... -
Page 3: General Safety, Installation
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual General Safety, Installation, and Operation Instructions It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product. Pay close attention to safety instructions. Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltages inside the enclosure –... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the product. - Page 5 VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury or tip over.
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Page 6: Warning
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Warning • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE •... -
Page 7: Important (Uk Only) Instructions
If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used. WARNING: ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY HERRON AUDIO WHO IS THE PARTY RESPON- SIBLE FOR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. -
Page 8: Introduction
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Welcome! Thank you for your investment in to hear. Expect to discover new joy the Herron Audio Vacuum Tube from every record in your collection. Phono Preamplifier, a masterpiece of At Herron Audio, our goal has al-... - Page 9 VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual These techniques ensure that each Operating the Herron VTPH-2 Phono unit performs to the high standards Preamplifier is easy and straightfor- established in the development of ward. The unit has been designed the original prototypes. This costly...
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Page 10: Design Considerations
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Design Considerations • Two operating modes: Moving Coil and Moving Magnet • Separate RCA input connectors for Moving Coil and Moving Magnet inputs • Additional RCA connectors for external Moving Coil loading • Moving Coil/Moving Magnet mode switch •... -
Page 11: Front Panel Features
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual The Front Panel The VTPH-2 features a inch thick unit is ready to operate, the Output anodized aluminum front panel LED illuminates and the automute with three lights for monitoring the is disengaged, allowing signal to operational readiness of the unit. -
Page 12: Rear Panel Features
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual The Rear Features Power switch: On / Off AC polarity: Allows the user to select the AC polarity offering the best performance. Used during set-up of the unit, and whenever changes are made to the AC source. -
Page 13: Installation And Operation
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Installation and Operation The operation of the Herron VTPH-2 Phono Preamplifier is straightforward. As with any fine audio component, careful set-up and integration into one’s system is important for optimum performance, safety, and reliability. Please read through the following set-up instructions completely prior to operating the unit. -
Page 14: Cartridge Loading
Resistor RCA Plugs Moving coil loading RCA resistor plugs can be inserted into the back of the VTPH-2 at the "MC Load" connectors to properly load specific moving coil cartridges. Check with your cartridge manufacturer for recommended loading. The moving coil inputs can be... - Page 15 VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual tracking force can improve tracking Increase the volume to a normal and position the coils in a cartridge listening level and check for hum. at the correct position relative to the Reduce the volume to a lower posi- magnets.
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Page 16: Changing Tubes
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Changing Tubes Tube Recommendations Care needs to be taken during this procedure in order to prevent Left channel tubes are V1 and V2 damage by static electricity to the Right channel tubes are V3 and V4 VTPH-2 internal components. -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Technical Specifications Tube complement: (Available in two 5 tube factory set configurations) (2 3 12AX7, 3 3 12AT7) (4 3 12AX7, 1 3 12AT7) Gain: Moving coil mode: (2 3 12AX7, 3 3 12AT7) 64 dB... -
Page 18: Fcc Notice
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 19: Re-Cycling
VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Owners Manual Re-cycling Correct Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by User in Private Households in the EU. This symbol on the product or accessories indicates that they must not be disposed of with your household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent pos-...