Balanced Audio Technology VK-P10 Owner's Manual

VK-P10

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VK-P10

Balanced Phono Stage

Owner's Manual

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NOTE:

Your VK-P10 Phono Preamplifier was preset at the factory to the following

configuration:

Input Mode: Direct

Gain: High
Input Resistive Loading: 47kΩ
Input Capacitive Loading: None

Please refer to the chapter on configuration switch setting for information on

optimizing the unit parameters.

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.

WARNINGS

:

To prevent the possibility of serious injury, electrical shock or fire:

DO NOT operate with the cover 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

Included in the box should be the following:

Description Quantity

VK-P10 Balanced phono stage 1
Power Cord 1
Male Connector Pins 10
Spare Fuse (See Fuse Protection) 1
XLR Input Shorting Plugs 2
Torx Wrench (T-10) 1
Spare Top Cover Screws 5
User’s Manual 1
Optional Accessories (as ordered)

Save all the packaging material in a safe dry area for the unlikely event that you need
to return the VK-P10 to the factory for service.

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 their sockets and reinstall the top cover.

NOTE: When using the Torx wrench, make sure it is fully inserted so that the screw head is
not stripped.

Physical Placement

It is recommended that you provide for at least 6" of free space around the unit for proper
ventilation.

Mount the unit on a hard surface with proper ventilation underneath.

Do not stack the VK-P10 phono stage on top of other units, nor vice versa.

General Description of VK-P10 Phono Preamplifier

The VK-P10 balanced all-tube phono stage is designed to provide the maximum possible
performance while operating in conjunction with the wide verity of phono cartridges available
today. The unit offers unmatched versatility in system configuration by providing the
following features:

• Wide range of user-selectable gains from 44dB to 74dB (See Specifications

section for choices)

• Built-in high-quality step-up transformers that can be used with very low output

phono cartridges.

• Selectable cartridge loading for both resistance and capacitance

• Absolute polarity reversal switch

Please refer to the Configuration Switches section of this manual for information on how to
configure the VK-P10 phono stage for optimal performance in your system.