Vac Renaissance Mk II Preamplifier User Manual

The VAC Renaissance Mk IIMaster ControlTriode PreamplifierOperation & Maintenance Information Valve Amplification CompanyManual revised 06/22/2004

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

10CARE OF CHASSISVAC chassis are machined aluminum for superior electromagnetic performance. The mainchassis is finished in a durable clear coat over

11Tube PlacementRenaissance Mk II PreamplifierPhonoLine stage12AX7Low noise12AX7Lethal voltages exist inside the chassis. Follow allof safety procedur

12TIPS & ADVICE SECTIONA Word About Tubes in GeneralIt is true that each brand of tube sounds different in a particular high resolution circuit. T

13WARRANTYYour 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 Renaissance Mk II Preamplifier utilizes the world's finest audio preamplifier circuit and isa unique component. Its unusual topo

3UNPACKING & ASSEMBLYThe Renaissance Mk II is shipped with the vacuum tubes installed.Connect the DC cable from the power supply.Tighten the two

4INSTALLATION1)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

5INPUTS (back panel)Five pairs of RCA jacks accommodate unbalanced line level sources. These are labeled "IN1"through "IN5". "

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

8the source component. This is useful when the Renaissance Mk II is beingused as an element of a multichannel or home theater system, with the levelo