VAC Standard Mk II Preamplifier - Manual (Page 6)

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condition is attained.
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control allows for wireless adjustment of “Mute” and “Volume”.
The remote wand is powered by two “AAA” batteries. These should be of the alkaline type.
You will need to install them in the wand before using the remote. Since batteries can leak,
they should be removed from the wand if it is not going to be used for an extended period
of time.
Volume Up/Down: These buttons cause a motor to turn the volume control. Motorized
controls offer superior sound, as well as direct visual indication of volume setting. The front
panel control may also be used directly in the conventional way.
Mute: Pressing either side of the “Mute” button will toggle between the “Mute” and
“Operate” condition. When muted, a red glow will be observed in the LED indicator. Mute
is automatically engaged when switching on units equipped with the remote control option.
NOTE ON ABSOLUTE PHASE
Through the main RCA outputs the Standard Preamplifier Mk II inverts absolute phase.
There is some debate about the audibility of absolute phase, and it generally is not controlled
for by the recording industry (i.e., about half of your recordings may have inverted absolute
phase).
If you wish to correct your playback system for absolute phase, this is easily accomplished
in the connections to your loudspeakers. Assuming that your source component(s), power
amplifier, and loudspeakers do not invert phase, you can correct for the inversion of the
Standard Preamplifier by connecting the positive output terminals of your amplifier(s) to the
negative terminals of your loudspeakers, and the negative terminals of your amplifier(s) to
the positive terminals of your loudspeakers. Sonically, this is absolutely transparent.