Jsl- Rites? Not sure what that (those) are. My amp is a VZN-80, which I imagine is basically a half of a pair of VZN-160s. I am told it can be modified to a monoblock, but based on my room and ancillary equipment, I cannot imagine going any further up the line in terms of power!! The recommended voltage is 83-87v.
Voltage regulation for Joule amps
I am wondering what if anything others are using for locking the AC voltage for their Joule amps. Based on the built-in voltmeter, my AC varies substantially, when I have the variac set for 89 volts and then the output tubes biased at 27-28, I find that it can be down as low as 82 volts as short while later, with the bias dropping down to 22-23!! I do not have the amp on a dedicated line and can try that next, after the XMAS lights are gone, but I'm betting it is a problem with the power delivered to my house. The difference in price between a Monster 2000 and an Exact Power 15a is almost $1K!! Any thoughts? TIA and Merry Kwanzachristmakah>
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I'm sorry to be vague. I meant that I own the Rites of Passage monoblocks; the VZN-220s. I wasn't suggesting an upgrade, I guessed incorrectly. The information in the previous post should still apply. Try setting the amp at the maximum recommended voltage and then set the bias points I suggested. Best Wishes, J |
Thanks, J. I will give that a try when my amp comes back from a trip to SC.:-( Unfortunately, something appears to have given out. See my other thread for details. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1104378496&openmine&zzSwampwalker&4&5#Swampwalker |
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