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Triode conversion for VTL Renaissance 80 monos

Can anyone tell me what would be involved in converting my VTL Renaissance 80 monoblocks to triode operation? Opening one up, I can find and identify the power tube socket pins, and I think the wiring to them would need to be changed--but I don't know what the change(s) would be. If anyone could tell me where to find a schematic for these amps, that too would be very welcome, and I'd be most grateful.
tom_nice

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pryso
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Tom, any experienced (older, meaning tube circuits) local technician should be able to figure out this fairly simple rewire.

I don't have that knowledge myself but I had my VTL deLux 300 monos rewired for triode operation and I believe it only involved moving 2-3 wires. I was motivated after hearing a newer VTL amp with switchable operation mode. Power may be cut in half but the result was a sweeter and more liquid presentation in my case.

Did you speak with either Bea or Luke at VTL? I'm surprised you didn't receive more positive support.

Don't give up and good luck.
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