VAC Phi 220 Manuel d'utilisateur

F2.0The VAC Phi 2.0 Master ControlTriode PreamplifierOperation & Maintenance Information Valve Amplification CompanyManual issued 02/24/2003Revise

9FRONT PANEL CONTROLSAlthough most of the front panel controls (Volume, Power, Mute) are self explanatory, VAChas outfitted this unit with several adv

10being set by the player or the decoder.Note: The Tape Monitor takes the same setting as the source input. Forexample, if the SELECTOR is on input #1

11REMOTE CONTROLThe remote control allows for wireless adjustment of POWER, SELECTOR, TAPE MONITOR,CINEMA, MUTE, and VOLUME.The remote wand is powered

12REPLACEMENT OF LOW LEVEL TUBESTubes V1L and V1R are 12AX7/ECC83;you may wish to use low noise testedtubes.Tubes V2L, V2R, V3L, and V3Rare12AX7/ECC83

13TIPS & ADVICE SECTIONA Word About Tubes in GeneralIt is true that each brand of tube sounds different in a particular high resolution circuit. T

14WARRANTYYour equipment is warranted for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. In addition, if theregistration form is received by

1CAUTIONTHE PREAMPLIFIER AND POWER SUPPLY CONTAIN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOTREMOVE THE BOTTOM PLATES OR CHASSIS COVERS. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRE

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

3UNPACKING & ASSEMBLYThe Phi 2.0 is shipped with the vacuum tubes and glass covers installed. Should the needever arise, the following directions

4The front glass has the etched VAC logo. Install this between the front pillars.Take great care not to scratch this glass.The front glass fits into a

5Tighten the four white nylon setscrews that secure the front glass usingthe tool provided. Turn clockwise to tighten.Do not over tighten.Install the

6INSTALLATION1)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

7INPUTS (back panel)Five pairs of RCA jacks accommodate unbalanced line level sources. These are labeled "IN1"through "IN5"."

8OPERATIONTurn the "Volume" control fully counterclockwise.Mute is automatically engaged when switching on the unit.Allow the preamplifier t