Vac renaissance preamplifier operation & maintenance information valve amplification company manual issued 02/21/2001.
Caution the power supply units contain no user serviceable parts. Do not remove the covers. Lethal voltages are present within the chassis. Never operate the preamplifier with the audio chassis covers removed. Before opening to change tubes, disconnect the preamplifier from power and all other compo...
Introduction the renaissance preamplifier is among the world’s finest audio preamplifiers, second only to the vac renaissance signature preamplifier. Sharing similar circuit designs, they are absolutely unique components. Unusual topology, premium parts, and flexibility make them a pleasure to hear ...
Installation 1) provide adequate ventilation. 2) do not operate on carpet or any other surface that might block air flow. 3) the chassis will become warm in normal use. 4) do not allow the chassis to touch any metal parts, such as the frame of an equipment rack. This might create a parallel ground p...
Inputs (back panel) three pairs of rca jacks accommodate unbalanced line level sources. These correspond to selector positions “l1" through “l3". Two inputs, designated “l4" and “l5" may be either rca unbalanced or xlr balanced. Each input has a corresponding configuration switch adjacent to it on t...
Outputs & grounding switch (back panel) one pair of rca jacks provide line level output to a tape recorder. The level of signal is not adjusted by the volume control. Two sets of rca output jacks are provided as main outputs to power amplifiers. In addition, one pair of xlr jacks can be used to driv...
Please note that although your vac system has been run for 48 hours at the factory, it will continue to "break in" for a few hundred hours. Also be aware that many components display the need for a new break in period after being transported in unheated cargo aircraft. Front panel controls although ...
Remote control the remote control allows for wireless adjustment of selector, mute, and volume. The remote wand is powered by two “aaa” batteries. These should be of the alkaline type. You will need to install them in the wand before using the remote. Since batteries can leak, they should be removed...
Replacement of tubes the line stage tubes are type 8416. The phono stage tubes are type 12ax7, also known as 12ax7a, 7025, cv4004, ecc83, and e83cc. Do not use the 5751, which some suppliers may suggest. We recommend that you use only tubes specifically selected and tested by vac for this preamplifi...
Warranty your equipment is warranted for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. In addition, if the registration form is received by vac along with a copy of your sales receipt from an authorized vac dealer within this thirty days, a service contract will be extended to cover your e...
