The VAC hard wired assembly is like the same book written by hand in calligraphy. It is true art and demanding craftsmanship. It allows VAC designer Kevin Hayes complete control over the wire and insulation materials and geometry used at every part of the circuit. Here Linda Bullock is seen installing conductors between silver plated turret lugs on glass board for the VAC Standard Preamplifier. This picture shows Caesar Carmona installing discrete components on the line stage circuit card for a VAC Standard Preamplifier.
Silver solder is used exclusively, with temperature controlled soldering stations.
The transformer has been painted for a smooth, attractive finish. On top is a polished, gold plated end bell. The end bell is machined at VAC from a solid aluminum billet. Some of you may know that VAC engineered and manufactured the Marantz Classic reissue of the legendary Model 7 preamplifier, Model 8B stereo amplifier, and Model 9 monoblock. Pictured here is assembly of a Model 7 tone control switch.