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Vincent SV-737 integrated amplifier Specifications

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Description: Two-channel, hybrid (tube input, solid state output), "class-A/AB" integrated amplifier with tone controls, headphone output, and D/A module. Tube complement: 2 × 6N1P, 2 × 6N2P, 1 × 85A2. Analog inputs: 6 pair single-ended line-level (RCA); 1 pair single-ended amplifier-in (RCA). Digital inputs: 3 S/PDIF: 1 optical, 2 coaxial; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth (antennas). D/A chip: Burr-Brown PCM5102. Outputs: 1 pair single-ended stereo pre-out (RCA), 1 pair stereo rec out (RCA), 4 pair speaker terminals, 1 ¼" headphone jack. Power output: 180Wpc into 8 ohms (22.6dBW), 300Wpc into 4 ohms (21.8dBW), biased to deliver 10Wpc into 8 ohms in class-A. Input impedance: 47k ohms. Playable digital formats: WAV, FLAC, APE, LPCM, MP3, ACC, AC3, WMA, all 44.1kHz–192kHz, 24-bit. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.3dB. 20Hz–50kHz ±1dB. Harmonic distortion: <0.02%. Signal/ noise: >90dB. Power consumption: 590W.
Dimensions: 16.9" (430mm) W × 6.5" (165mm) H × 16.9" (430mm) D. Weight: 46.3lb (21kg).
Finish: Black or silver.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 01120V42B107.
Price: $3499.95. Number of US dealers: 6. Warranty: Two years, parts and labor. 90 days on tubes.
Manufacturer: Vincent Audio, Sintron Distribution GmbH, Sudring 14, 76473 Iffezheim, Germany. Tel: 07229-182950. Web: vincent-highend.de. US distributor: Pangea Audio Distributing, 5500 Executive Pkwy SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Tel: (866) 984-0677. Web: pangeaaudio.com

COMPANY INFO
Vincent Audio
US distributor: Pangea Audio Distributing
5500 Executive Pkwy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(866) 984-0677
vincent-highend.de
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COMMENTS
georgehifi's picture
Submitted by georgehifi on July 1, 2021 - 9:49pm

"It is possible that one of the small-signal tubes in the review sample was not performing to specification"

This happens all too much for my liking with reviews. You would think a manufacturer would make sure that the sample given for review, was even better than stock, before giving it for the review??

Cheers George

mememe's picture
Submitted by mememe on July 6, 2021 - 6:22pm

After reading many reviews of tubed gear I've come to the conclusion that review samples are likely, but not guaranteed, to suffer from some form of
tube related problem. But hey, after paying for the product you should swap out the OEM tubes and get the sound the reviewer preferred.

tonykaz's picture
Submitted by tonykaz on July 1, 2021 - 8:21pm

It's pricy enough to be designed & made in California with a 5 year warrantee, isn't it?

The rear panel is supposed to clearly show Country of Origin , we all know why it's not. Why are we allowing ?

Tony in Venice Florida

John Atkinson's picture
Submitted by John Atkinson on July 2, 2021 - 6:02am
tonykaz wrote:
The rear panel is supposed to clearly show Country of Origin . . .

I take a photograph of a product's serial number when I receive it for testing. This was the Vincent's serial number label:

It doesn't include the country of manufacture but Ken Micallef does say in the review text that the SV-737 is manufactured in China.

John Atkinson
Technical Editor, Stereophile

tonykaz's picture
Submitted by tonykaz on July 2, 2021 - 12:27pm

The last time we discussed this, you mentioned that You included the Country of manufacture in the Spec. list along with the Serial Number. Perhaps you changed the Editorial Policy. Still no specification inclusion this time. hmm.

The funny part is that no Photo of this product includes the Country of Origin, nowhere on a Google Search, nowhere on anyone's mentions.

Yes, the High Integrity Mr.KM does dutifully say China but he's not anyone, he's Somebody !

Thanks for writing, nice hearing from y'all.

Tony in Venice Florida

ps. hiding China seems Shame Based

Jack L's picture
Submitted by Jack L on July 9, 2021 - 11:55am

Hi.

Agreed. 'Cunning' business !!

An audio manufacturer already established 26 years in Germany apparently does not want to be criticized for productionn cost saving by OEM offshore in China or other so called 'undeveloped' countries at the expense of production quality compromise.

IMO, what can be a smarter business tactic: Killing 3 birds with one stone. Saving big production cost to mark down the selling price to sell more products & making good profit.

Simply NOT stating the country of production origin on the amp case, in the operation manual & on the packing carton box in order to steal the gooodwill of the consumers in the German brandname !!!!

Thnaks goodness. Stereophile reviewers are always so honest to their readers & tell nothing but true.

Jack L

PS: likewise, I always without exception acquire my cars built in its country of origin.

tonykaz's picture
Submitted by tonykaz on July 9, 2021 - 2:04pm

China has been a Quality leader for most of the last 5 Centuries.
Why hide it ?

The product in the photos is probably for European distribution because it doesn't comply with USA labelling Laws. ( no one mentions that ).

Additionally, no-one mentions who actually manufacturers these devices.
There are Chinese outfits specialising in manufacturing all this Audio gear. Why not mention those outfits Company's Names?

There is the problem of Service: Is a Circuit Diagram provided for someone to service the darn things ? ( no- never ) Not accommodating service needs makes these pricy devices "throw-away" when it fails or has any sort of issue the Importer can't cope with. ( I've Imported Audio Gear )

I expect a High-Integrity Journalistic Standard when it comes to reviewing gear from a mostly hidden group of gear manufacturers. All that has to be done is to ask the Designers and importers who is manufacturing the piece. ( the embarrassing thing might be that they don't actually know ).

The 1,000 lb Gorilla is that "Made in California" will outsell "Made in China" by a considerable amount.

Tony in Venice Florida

ps. White House is asking Federal Trade Commission to rule in favour of "Right to Repair" which will open up Serviceability for all this unserviceable Chinese stuff.

ps. 2 ) Apple still does not provide Schematic Diagrams for any of it's products ( it did at one time ). & Apple is about to achieve a Dominant Position in most of High End Audio with it's highrez iTunes changes.

Long-time listener's picture
Submitted by Long-time listener on July 1, 2021 - 8:39pm

And well-implemented too, unlike the very strange tone control response curve seen in the recent Marantz Model 30.

Lars Bo's picture
Submitted by Lars Bo on July 10, 2021 - 11:36pm

Thanks, Ken - always great to read your reviews.

Maybe I misunderstand the quote, but the 85a2/OG3 tube is not new at all to audio. Several brands have used/uses this in voltage regulation, and for decades e..g. Croft have used this quite inexpensive tube.

Thanks again

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