Any info on a VTL Utlimate Preamp with MC Please

Hi there I just picked up a VTL Ultimate Preamp, I can see on audiogon it was the second version which included a MC Phono Section. I called up VTL and it was before they had computers for manuals.

It has a Stereo/Mono Switch, In theory could this be used with a second ultimate for Mono configuration? Also has anyone played with Balance Adjust and found a sweet spot?

By the way this is a VERY awesome preamp and a true classic, It is FAST! and not for a tube unit just FAST!

Thanks

Toby