by stewdan Wed Jan 01, 2014 12:11 am
Hi - Yes, you are correct. Top side, no writing. (Also, if the sockets are mounted on the topside of the PCB, they will be in a straight line with the RCA Input Jack.)
Actually, the way that I tell what the bottom side of a VTA PCB is, is to look for the ground solder trace that goes all around the perimeter of the PCB and makes contact with the mounting holes.
On some of the VTA PCBs the trace looks like it is bare solder and on others it has a greenish coating which I believe they call a solder mask.
If you have any other questions, ask away.
Have fun,
Stew