Balanced Audio Technology VK-P5 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Balanced Phono Stage

Summary of VK-P5

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    Vk-p5 warranty registration form unit serial number: _______________________________________ customer name: _______________________________________ address: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ date of purchase: _______________________________________ purch...

  • Page 2: Vk-P5

    Vk-p5 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-p5 phono preamplifier was preset at the factory to the following configuration: 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-p5 balanced phono stage. Please read this owner's manual to obtain the full benefit of the vk-p5 in your system. It will provide you with the needed safety information and operating procedures for this exceptional unit. War...

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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-p5 to your system cartridge input the back panel of the vk-p5 phono stage is equipped with one set of rca cartridge input connectors. Output connection the vk-p5 is equipped with xlr output connectors. Any high quality set of balanced interconnects can be used to connect the vk-p5 ...

  • Page 7: Configuration Switches

    Configuration switches warnings: please make sure that the vk-p5 is turned off and your preamplifier is in mute before changing the state of any internal configuration switches in vk-p5. Hazardous voltages are present on the unit’s printed circuit board. Do not operate the vk-p5 with its top cover r...

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    Cartridge loading switches s101 and s201 resistance: the 47k load resistor is permanently connected to the cartridge input. If a different loading value is desired, it can be obtained by switching in additional resistors, installed on the vk-p5 pc board. This is accomplished by using the two dip swi...

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    Gain switch by moving the switch s2 from high to low position, the amplifier’s gain is reduced by about 6db. While the high gain position provides the most universal setting, it may be desired to reduce the overall system gain when using some high output phono cartridges. Gain potentiometers gain po...

  • Page 11: Warning:

    Fuse protection a blown fuse in the vk-p5 may be 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 fo...

  • Page 12: Vk-P5 Specifications

    Vk-p5 specifications total energy storage: 76 joules gain at 1khz: high gain position: 56db low gain position: 50db signal-to-noise ratio: (a-weighted, referenced to 1mv) low position 71db high position 73db cartridge loading: resistance: selectable from 100 Ω to 47k Ω capacitance: selectable from 1...

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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...