Vincent Audio, a designer and manufacturer of elegant audiophile-grade stereo and multichannel components, is now shipping a new hybrid integrated amplifier, the SV-200 (SRP: $799.95) with a compact footprint that delivers powerful performance typically associated with significantly larger products.
A close up of electronics
Standing at a mere 8.25” W x 3.75” H x 12.75” D, the SV-200, which is available in black or silver, features two 6N1 vacuum tubes in the input stage to complement its digital inputs and built-in DAC (digital-to-analog converter).
“The Vincent Audio SV-200 is a powerhouse integrated amp wrapped in a deceptively compact design,” said Steve Niemi, Director of Global Sales, Pangea Audio Distributing, LLC. “It’s the little brother to the well-known and respected Vincent SV-237MK and the SV-700 amplifiers.”
Vincent Audio’s SV-200 integrated amplifier’s hybrid design offers the best of rich, natural-sounding audio associated with vacuum tubes while providing the power and control of solid-state electronics. In addition to making analog sources sound their best, the SV-200 is up to date with a DAC that handles the latest high-resolution streaming formats, including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, APE, and more. On par with the on-board analog and digital circuitry is a power supply that features Elco capacitors for buffering to keep the electrical current clean and noise-free.
Inputs on the SV-200 include two analog and two digital (1 x optical, 1 x coaxial). A recorder output and preamp output give users the option to connect the integrated amplifier to a recording device and a power amp or subwoofer.
Added Mr. Niemi: “There’s no reason to sacrifice true audiophile-grade sonics for a smaller living space. The SV-200 is the ideal solution for music lovers who demand top-shelf performance from a high-performance, high-value integrated amplifier.”