Balanced Audio Technology VK-P10 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Balanced Phono Stage

Summary of VK-P10

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    Vk-p10 warranty registration form unit serial number: _______________________________________ customer name: _______________________________________ address: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ date of purchase: _______________________________________ purc...

  • Page 2: Vk-P10

    Vk-p10 balanced phono stage owner's manual 1300 first state blvd. Suite a w ilmington de 19804 tel: 302-999-8855 fax: 302-999-8818.

  • Page 3: Note:

    Note: your vk-p10 phono preamplifier was preset at the factory to the following configuration: input mode: direct gain: high input resistive loading: 47k Ω input capacitive loading: none please refer to the chapter on configuration switch setting for information on optimizing the unit parameters..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction thank you for your purchase of the balanced audio technology vk-p10 balanced phono stage. Please read this owner's manual to obtain the full benefit of the vk-p10 in your system. It will provide you with the needed safety information and operating procedures for this exceptional unit. W...

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    Reseating tubes normally, reseating tubes upon delivery is not required. However, if any tubes have noticeably drifted out of position due to unusually high transportation stress, it will be advisable to reseat the tubes. Use the supplied torx wrench to remove the top cover. Reseat the tubes in thei...

  • Page 6: Description Of Controls

    Connecting the vk-p10 to your system cartridge input the back panel of the vk-p10 phono stage is equipped with two sets of input connectors: rca input connectors xlr input connectors either set can be used for connection. This gives the user the flexibility in connecting the phono cartridge cable to...

  • Page 7: Configuration Switches

    Phase switch the phase switch on the front panel of the vk-p10 allows the user to compensate for recordings made in inverted polarity. It has two positions: 0 o and 180 o . With this switch in its 0 o position, the vk-p10 performs as a non-inverting amplifier. Switching into the 180 o position will ...

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    This section describes the setting of internal configuration switches that are located inside the vk-p10 phono preamplifier. In order to access these switches, do the following: 1. Turn the vk-p10 off and disconnect the power cord from the power line receptacle. 2. Remove the top cover, using the su...

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    Capacitance: various values of capacitors can be connected in parallel to the input via switches s101 and s201. With these switches in the off position, there is no capacitive loading to the cartridge. The capacitance choices include: switch position capacitor value 5 100pf 6 470pf 7 1000pf 8 user-d...

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    Input tube dc balance while most good quality 6922 tubes will work in the vk-p10 wihout problems, some tubes may fail to achive the conditions required for unit’s proper operation. Such tubes will be identified and rejected by the vk-p10’s dc balance circuit. The dc balance circuit in your unit perf...

  • Page 12: Warning:

    Fuse protection a blown fuse in the vk-p10 is an indication of a serious problem. If a replacement fuse fails as well, no further attempts should be undertaken. Please contact the factory for professional service. The proper fuse ratings are as follows: for 100-120 vac units: 2a 250v slow blow for 2...

  • Page 13: Vk-P10 Specifications

    Vk-p10 specifications total energy storage: 200 joules gain at 1khz: (the following user-selectable values are available) input mode switch gain switch gain direct position: low 44db high 54db with step-up: low 64db high 74db signal-to-noise ratio: (a-weighted, referenced to 1mv) low position 75db h...

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    Five year limited warranty terms and conditions 1. Limited warranty upon receipt of the attached warranty registration form, balanced audio technology warrants the purchased product to be free from manufacturing, materials, and workmanship defects for five years from date of original purchase, excep...