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Thread: VINCENT SV-237 MK Class A Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

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    Default VINCENT SV-237 MK Class A Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

    Came across this 150 watt pc amp reading Hifi World on hols.
    From what ive read online this amp looks genuinely high end representing what we endorse here on AOS which is big bang for buck, value - giant killers.

    The 236 before it also received great reviews.

    If my Sansui ever died I'd look into this recent 237.
    Anybody have experience?
    My System:
    Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
    Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
    Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.

    CDP - Pioneer PD-91
    Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
    QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
    Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses

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    Tarzan over on PFM has just purchased a Vincent amp , I have only seen a email photo so far
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    It's one of those brands which has never been properly distributed in the UK. Which is why you don't see much of it.

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    Vincent is the western world name for the Chinese firm Shengya, and your probably expecting me to now rubbish it.
    No way, I've used a Shengya preamp for years, it sounds superb, is built like a tank and only needed the stock Shuagang tubes changed to Psvanes. Highly recommended.
    Without music, powerboat racing, photography and a whole stack of other stuff that floats my boat, life is just a non stop procession of deadlines and bills.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hal55 View Post
    Vincent is the western world name for the Chinese firm Shengya, and your probably expecting me to now rubbish it.
    No way, I've used a Shengya preamp for years, it sounds superb, is built like a tank and only needed the stock Shuagang tubes changed to Psvanes. Highly recommended.
    I use a Vincent Phono stage and it's a cracking piece of kit.

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    From what i read Vincent is a sleeper. There seems to be a lot of audiophiles who have had other gear and singing the praises of amps like this Vincent hybrid.
    My System:
    Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
    Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
    Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.

    CDP - Pioneer PD-91
    Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
    QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
    Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobbieGong View Post
    From what i read Vincent is a sleeper. There seems to be a lot of audiophiles who have had other gear and singing the praises of amps like this Vincent hybrid.
    Mark Sears is the go to guy for Vincent in the UK. The Missing Link in Nottingham. I would like a listen to one myself.

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    Me too Steve,
    A lot of nice powerful amp for well under £2k new.
    Only read good things about it and the 236 before.
    Hi-fi World will be reviewing it next-October Issue, on sale August 31st
    My System:
    Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
    Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
    Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.

    CDP - Pioneer PD-91
    Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
    QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
    Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses

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    To update ...

    Hi-Fi World gave it 5 out 5 (Outstanding - amongst the best)

    VERDICT
    A gorgeously rich and spacious amplifier that made listening to music a rewarding experience

    FOR
    - spacious, organic sound
    - powerful expressive bass
    - build quality and finish

    AGAINST
    - mediocre digital sound
    - indeterminate push button action
    - long start up delay

    £1850 https://www.vincent-tac.de/en/produc.../sv-237mk.html
    My System:
    Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
    Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
    Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.

    CDP - Pioneer PD-91
    Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
    QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
    Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses

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    Thats the Vincent amp my mate has now , He recons its a match made in heven with his ProArc 10's

    I have not had a listen yet but will do at some time in the future
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