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Input Tube DC Balance 

 
While most good quality 6922 tubes will work in the VK-P10SE 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-P10SE’s DC Balance circuit. 
 
The DC Balance circuit in your unit performs two functions: 
 

It sets the circuit DC balance to its proper value 

 

It gives the indication of a particular tube set not meeting the acceptance criteria. 

 
There are two red LED indicators located on the circuit board next to the capacitors C121 and 
C221 for the left and right channel, respectively. 
 
Under normal condition these LED’s would be OFF, indicating proper circuit operation. 
 
If a particular pair of tubes fails to meet the performance criteria, the LED for that channel 
will turn on.  In that case one or both of the 6922 tubes for that channel will require a 
replacement. 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VK-P10SE

Page 1: ..._____________________________ Address _______________________________________ _______________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE In order to receive the full five year product warranty please mail...

Page 2: ...VK P10SE Special Edition Balanced Phono Stage Owner s Manual 1300 First State Blvd Suite A Wilmington DE 19804 Tel 302 999 8855 Fax 302 999 8818...

Page 3: ...set at the factory to the following configuration Input Mode Direct Gain High Input Resistive Loading 47k Input Capacitive Loading None Please refer to the chapter on configuration switch setting for...

Page 4: ...over removed DO NOT expose to rain or moisture DO NOT defeat the ground power plug DO NOT replace fuse with anything other than the same type and rating as supplied by the factory Package Contents Inc...

Page 5: ...10SE phono stage on top of other units nor vice versa General Description of VK P10SE Phono Preamplifier The VK P10SE balanced all tube phono stage is designed to provide the maximum possible performa...

Page 6: ...th XLR output connectors Any high quality set of balanced interconnects can be used to connect the VK P10SE to your balanced preamplifier Single ended preamplifiers can be connected to the VK P10SE ou...

Page 7: ...elay that disables it for about 45 seconds every time the unit is turned ON When the unit is powered up it automatically self mutes until the proper operating points of the circuitry are reached It wi...

Page 8: ...put If a different loading value is desired it can be obtained by switching in additional resistors installed on the VK P10SE PC board This is accomplished by using the two DIP switches S101 and S201...

Page 9: ...y choose between Direct and Step Up input modes In Direct mode the cartridge is connected directly to the vacuum tube amplification stage In the Step Up mode the cartridge signal is routed through the...

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Page 11: ...t DC balance to its proper value It gives the indication of a particular tube set not meeting the acceptance criteria There are two red LED indicators located on the circuit board next to the capacito...

Page 12: ...the same type and rating parts Servicing The Balanced Audio Technology VK P10SE should require no service other than changing tubes to maintain its high performance The vacuum tubes used in the VK P10...

Page 13: ...hted referenced to 1mV Low position 75dB High Position 78dB With Step Up 86dB Absolute Polarity Selectable through front panel switch Cartridge Loading Resistance Selectable from 100 to 47k Capacitanc...

Page 14: ...by anyone other than Balanced Audio Technology or its specifically authorized agents 5 Remedy If this product contains a materials manufacturing or workmanship defect that cannot be repaired at the d...

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