VAC Avatar Super User Manual
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VAC AVATAR SUPER SPECIFICATIONS (typical)
Type:
Integrated vacuum tube amplifier with MM phono stage and
home theater (direct power amplifier) mode. Remote control for
volume & mute.
Options:
External MC step-up network (plugs into MM input)
Power amplifier (“Home Theater” direct mode):
Output matching:
2, 4, or 8 ohms nominal
Power output:
80 watts/channel ultralinear
Frequency response:
9 Hz - 35 kHz +0 / -0.5 dB; 3 Hz - 71 kHz +0 / -3.0 dB
Residual noise:
Typically less than 0.5 mV at 8 ohm output
Absolute phase:
Non-inverting
Line stage preamplifier:
Maximum input signal:
Infinite (attenuation precedes line stage)
Preamp/subwoofer output: Volume controlled
Absolute phase:
Inverting from all inputs
Tape output:
Unity gain from selector, non-inverting
Phono stage preamplifier:
Gain:
42 dB (measured at tape output)
Frequency response:
RIAA +/- .25 dB
Absolute phase:
Non-inverting by itself (inverting through the line stage)
Tube compliment:
2 x 12AX7 low noise (phono)
Identified as V1, V2
1 x 12AX7 (phono)
Identified as V3
1 x 12AU7 (line stage)
Identified as V4
1 x 12AX7 (line stage)
Identified as V5
4 x 12AU7/6189A (power amp)
Identified as V6, V7, V8, V9
4 x KT88 (power amplifier)
Identified as V10, V11, V12, V13
Warranty:
Up to three years parts and labor, excluding tubes.