Vincent SV-500
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Model name
SV-500
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
4
Input sensitivity (mV)
420
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
47 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
50
Output power (4Ω) (W)
80
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>90
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
<0.1
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
430 x 118 x 375
Weight (kg)
10
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The Vincent SV-228 integrated amplifier with a volume level meter built into the front panel will replace the SV-227 MK model. The hybrid design implies the simultaneous use of 6N4, ECC82 lamps and transistors in the output stage.
The SV-200 model is the "younger brother" of the SV-237MK and SV-700 integrated amplifiers. Despite the compact design, the company's engineers made only a few compromises. It retains high definition and low noise levels. The sound signal is processed by two 6N1 lamps.
The SV-237 MK II uses hybrid amplification technology. For Vincent, this solution means "the best of both worlds." Two 6N1P lamps operate in the pre-amplification section, giving the sound naturalness and warmth, while the power amplifier section uses 4 transistors, providing excellent dynamics and output power of up to 250 Watts (RMS) per channel.
In addition to the amplifier function, the device can act as a digital-to-analog converter, as well as a network Wi-Fi player. It also has a built-in Bluetooth module for wireless music playback from a smartphone. The preamp in the model is made on 6M2 PE V, 6N1P and 85A2 lamps, and the output stage is fully transistor-based and capable of developing 180 Watts at 8 ohms and 300 Watts at 4 ohms load. Moreover, the first 10 Watts are reproduced in Class A.
The Vincent SV-700 stereo amplifier allows sound sources that do not have a powerful enough DAC to maximize their capabilities. By introducing symmetrical inputs, the manufacturer ensured the playback of musical compositions with special sophistication and completeness. During audio playback, experts note the richness of the vocal parts, as well as the consonance and volume of instrumental compositions, including those played on the piano.