VAC Master Preamp w/ Phonostage

Time to replace some of our demo gear. This preamp is exceptionally good. It will hold its own against preamps costing twice times the its cost.
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Master Preamplifier Technical Specifications

Gain

12 dB

Inputs

3 sets RCA line input

2 sets balanced/RCA selectable inputs

1 set balanced/RCA cinema bypass input

Optional 1 MM and 1 MC (or additional line input if phono is not fitted)

Outputs

2 sets RCA

2 sets balanced XLR (EIA “pin 2 hot” studio standard)

Tubes

2x 8416, 7308, 6922, E88CC, ECC88, 6DJ8, (or 12DJ8 twin triodes)

Absolute Phase

correct from all inputs to all outputs

Frequency Response

Flat over audio band

–3 dB bandwidth 5 Hz – 210 kHz

THD

<0.009% @ 1 kHz, 1 V RMS

Maximum Output

< 8 V RMS

Output Impedance

> 150 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, static (i.e., not dependent upon feedback)

Maximum Input

Infinite signal (attenuation precedes the gain circuitry)

Recommended Output Load

> 300 ohms

Power

External power supply, detachable umbilical cable, detachable IEC power cord

Unity gain from selector, non-inverting for archival integrity

Cinema Bypass

Yes

Voltage

May be factory configured for operation at 100, 120, 220, or 230/240 volts

Remote Control

included

Illumination

Illuminated logo may be switched off

Finish

Hand-rubbed gold-flake gloss black lacquer with chrome knobs standard.

Hand-rubbed metallic gloss silver lacquer with chrome knobs special order with additional cost.

Warranty

Two years parts and labor, excluding tubes (USA, see manual for full details)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Audio chassis (not including knobs and connectors): 5.5" x 18" x 14.5" (14 cm x 45.7 cm x 36.8 cm)

Power supply (not including connectors): 4.3" x 18" x 14.5" (10.9 cm x 45.7 cm x 36.8 cm)

Shipping Weight

With phono: 75 lbs. (27.7 kg.)

Optional Phono Stage Technical Specifications

Tubes

6x 12AX7

Gain

44 dB MM

64 dB MC

Frequency Response

RIAA standard +/- 0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

-3 dB bandwidth 10 Hz - • 80 kHz

Channel Separation

> 80 dB @ 1 kHz

Maximum Input

> 130 mv @ 1 kHz, MM

> 13 mv, MC

MC Load Impedance

selectable, 470, 300, 250, 200, 150, and 100 ohms

MM Load Impedance

selectable, 47k, 30k, 25k, 15k, and 10k ohms

Overload

117MV @ 1kHz = 8 volts RMS output; 460MV @ 10kHz

Residual Noise

Less than 3MV at output (s/n ratio greater than approx. 69db)

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