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Could the techniques developed for the Statement be adapted and applied? Would the Statement “DNA” be audible? It turns out that the sonic family resemblance is uncanny and unmistakable. The stunning Renaissance Phono Stage is already a reference for some turntable manufacturers. The Renaissance circuit is directly developed from the Statement, incorporating the six twin triode tube stages responsible for the principal amplification of the phono signal and RIAA equalization. Dual mono recti cation, ltering, decoupling, and energy storage is provided in the external power supply and in the audio chassis for spacious imaging, incredible detail, and full range impact. The new chassis design greatly improves EM shielding, with results more similar to the Statement than to earlier VAC preamplifiers. Three inputs are provided on premium Cardas rhodium RCA jacks. Front panel controls allow you to customize the gain and both MM and MC cartridge loading. You can even select a mono mode to optimize noise and resolution with non- stereophonic recordings. Compare the Renaissance Phono Stage with others costing many times more, even up to $30,000 or more. Hear your treasured recordings come to life, and we’ll soon be welcoming you to the VAC family.
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Tubes |
6x 12AX7 |
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Gain |
44 dB MM; 62 or 68 dB MC (switchable on units made after September 1, 2017) |
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Frequency Response |
RIAA standard +/- 0.2 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) -3 dB bandwidth 10 Hz - • 80 kHz |
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Channel Separation |
> 80 dB @ 1 kHz |
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MC Load Impedance |
selectable, 470, 300, 250, 200, 150, and 100 ohms |
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Overload |
117MV @ 1kHz = 8 volts RMS output; 460MV @ 10kHz |
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Residual Noise |
Less than 3MV at output (s/n ratio greater than approx. 69db) |
| Power | External power supply, detachable umbilical cable, detachable IEC power cord |
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Voltage |
May be factory configured for operation at 100, 120, 220, or 230/240 volts |
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Illumination |
Illuminated logo may be switched to bright, dim, or off |
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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. |
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Warranty |
Two years parts and labor, excluding tubes (USA, see manual for full details) |
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Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Audio chassis (not including knobs and connectors): 4" x 18" x 16"
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Shipping Weight |
44 lbs. |