VAC Phi Beta Triode Manuel d'utilisateur

FThe VAC Phi BetaTriode PreamplifierOperation & Maintenance Information Valve Amplification CompanyManual issued 02/15/2008

9REMOTE CONTROLThe remote control allows for wireless adjustment of POWER, SELECTOR, TAPE MONITOR,CINEMA, MUTE, and VOLUME.The remote wand is powered

10REPLACEMENT OF LOW LEVEL TUBESPhono tubes are type 12AX7/ECC83; you may wish to use low noise tested tubes.Line stage tubes are type 8416, no substi

11TIPS & ADVICE SECTIONA Word About Tubes in GeneralIt is true that each brand of tube sounds different in a particular high resolution circuit. T

12CARE OF CHASSISVAC chassis are made from aluminum for superior electromagnetic performance. The mainchassis is finished in a durable black powder co

13WARRANTY Your equipment is warranted for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. In addition, if theregistration form is receive

1CAUTIONTHE PREAMPLIFIER AND POWER SUPPLY CONTAIN POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES, ANDTUBES THAT BECOME HOT IN USE.NEVER OPERATE THE PREAMPLIFIER OR POWER

2INTRODUCTIONThe Phi Beta Preamplifier is the world's finest audio preamplifier and an absolutely uniquecomponent. Its unusual topology, premium

3INSTALLATION1)Provide adequate ventilation.2)Do not operate on carpet or any other surface that might block air flow.3)The chassis will become warm i

411)Pay close attention to power quality, and be aware that different power cords canalter the sound. The power supply’s backlit meters show variation

5INPUTS (back panel)Inputs #1, #2, and Cinema may be either unbalanced or balanced. Three connections arepossible:1) Single ended signal on RCA connec

6OPERATIONTurn the "Volume" control fully counterclockwise.Mute is automatically engaged when switching on the unit.Allow the preamplifier t

7FRONT PANEL CONTROLSAlthough most of the front panel controls (Volume, Power, Mute) are self explanatory, VAChas outfitted this unit with several adv

8Phono: Selects between the MM and MC inputs. Overall phono function is selectedwith the main Selector switch (phono is one click counterclockwise fro