SMc Audio Virtual Reality Engine Preamplifier VRE-1 - Manual (Page 10)

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This is important because I cannot fully break-in your VRE-1 before shipping.
Your preamp has been thoroughly tested and listened-to, but this is just the
beginning. I make every effort to present you with a good initial impression, but
beyond that it is up to you to complete the break-in process, and to *understand*
that it will take time.
Break-in is a process of using your equipment - not simply leaving it turned on.
You must have something playing (music or some sort of break-in signal) to get
the job done. I feel that playing music normally works perfectly well, but there
are special CDs and LPs made as “break-in discs” that are favored by some.
Check with your audio dealer or music supplier if you are interested in these.
The main thing is to understand that it will take some time for your VRE-1 to
realize its full potential, and I urge you to relax and enjoy listening to music while
it breaks-in, warms-up, settles-down, or whatever you want to call it.
Specifications
(as usual, subject to change)
VRE-1 PREAMP
Gain
(factory adjustable) ---------
- 6dB, 0 dB, or +6dB
(typically set at 0dB unity gain)
Bandwidth
--------------------------
+/- 3dB <5Hz - 170KHz
Output impedance
------------
balanced out: 250 Ohms
Output impedance
------------
unbalanced out: 50 Ohms
Power consumption
--------
10W
AC Mains fuse
--------------------
T1A @ 115VAC / T.5A @ 230VAC
Dimensions
-------------------------
17.5” W x 12.75” D x 5” H (includes hardware & feet)
Weight
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25 lbs
VRE-1 POWER SUPPLY
Dimensions
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10.25”W x 9.5”D x 3.625”H
Weight
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11 lbs
Total Shipping Weight - Approximately 42 lbs
Troubleshooting
Problem: No sound, no lights, no nothing.
Solution: Check your AC power connection to the wall outlet to make sure you
are getting power; check the AC Mains fuse to see if it is blown - replace if
necessary.
Problem: You have lights and hear the relays click, but no sound.
Solution: Your analog power link cable may not be connected properly - check for
proper cable connection. Check the obvious - is your amp turned on? Correct
input selected? Source playing? Check the interconnect cables to and from your
VRE-1. Be sure you have selected a working input.