Vac PA35/35 User Manual

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VAC PA35/35 TRIODE POWER AMPLIFIER
Operating Instructions
DO NOT OPEN THIS UNIT - NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT
REMOVE THE BOTTOM PLATE. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN
THE CHASSIS. DO NOT EXPOSE TO MOISTURE OR OPERATE IT IF WET.
VACUUM TUBES BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. NEVER
TOUCH A TUBE WHEN THE UNIT IS ON. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES FOR
THE TUBES TO COOL DOWN AFTER THE UNIT IS SWITCHED OFF.
DO NOT PLUG INTO AC UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS ARE COMPLETED.
Introduction
The VAC PA35/35 is a single chassis wide-band variable-feedback triode stereo amplifier
rated at 35 watts per channel. It is to be operated only from the voltage visible on the
configuration card located under the fuse. Please contact VAC or your dealer if the voltage
in your area does not agree with the label. The fuse is a slow blow type of the size noted on
the back of the chassis. A tube cage is available as an option.
The input circuit of the PA35/35 is derivative of the Williamson design, which was first
published in England in 1947, and was the mainstay of the original high fidelity movement.
Notable features of this circuit include a direct-coupled input amplifier and phase splitter,
resulting in low phase shift, and inherent precise balance of the phase splitter (if properly
executed) at all frequencies and levels, resulting in excellent push-pull balance, stability, and
low distortion.
The output stage operates pentode versions of the EL34 with all grid elements, except the
control grid, tied to the anode, thus securing the electrical and physical characteristics of
single grid triodes.
Premium parts are employed throughout, including 14 pound 22 section bifilar-wound ultra-
wideband output transformers, polypropylene and polystyrene signal capacitors, high current
rectifiers, low ESR power supply, and proprietary wiring. The quality of parts and layout
allows the use of very little feedback for high sonic purity and low distortion.
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VAC PA35/35 TRIODE POWER AMPLIFIEROperating InstructionsDO NOT OPEN THIS UNIT - NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOTREMOVE THE BOTTOM PLATE. LETHA

Page 2 - Physical requirements:

TIPS & ADVICEA Word About FeedbackA control is provided by which controlled amounts of loop negative feedback may be introduced. The settingsare a

Page 3 - Operation

TIPS & ADVICETuning Your SystemThe VAC PA35/35 offers great opportunities for fine tuning your system for best subjective reproduction. Atfirst gl

Page 4 - Installing New Output Tubes

SPECIFICATIONSThe VAC System has been developed with the critical ear as the major arbiter of quality, with both conventionaland unique measurements p

Page 5

UnpackingEach tube socket on the amplifier is covered by a small round sticker. The color of this sticker corresponds tothe color of the sticker on a

Page 6 - REGISTRATION FORM

OperationIt is suggested that you begin listening with the feedback control (front left of chassis) set to"A" (zero feedback) and the audio

Page 7 - Tips & Advice

Tube TypesThe input/splitter (frontmost) tube may be type 12AU7A/ECC82/E82CC or type 12BH7 (typically richersound). The driver tube (next toward the b

Page 8

Care of Chassis & Face PlateVAC chassis are aluminum for superior electromagnetic performance. The finish is a tough textured powdercoat paint. Th

Page 9

WarrantyThis amplifier is warranted for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. In addition, if theregistration card(s) is received by

Page 10 - TIPS & ADVICE

Tips & AdviceA Word About Tubes in GeneralIt is a truth that each brand of tube sounds different in a particular high resolution circuit. This is

Page 11

TIPS & ADVICEA Word About Output TubesYour VAC Amplifier uses the EL34 in PENTODE VERSION ONLY. Some 6CA7/EL34 have been made as"beam power&q

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TIPS & ADVICEA Word About Impedance MatchingWe strongly suggest that you experiment with the three available impedance connections for the best so

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