Vincent SV-200
Hybrid integrated amplifier in midi format, combining 6N1 tube preamplification with a Toshiba transistor output stage, with built-in digital DAC.
Description
The Vincent SV-200 is a hybrid integrated amplifier, built in midi format. It combines a valve preamplification stage with a transistor output stage, an architecture characteristic of the brand that allows a compact format to be retained without giving up certain technological choices found on larger models such as the SV-700.
The preamplification stage relies on two 6N1 tubes working on the SRPP (Shunt Regulated Push-Pull) principle, a topology aimed at improving dynamics while reducing the signal-to-noise ratio. These tubes work in combination with Toshiba Fet transistors. Output amplification is provided by four Toshiba transistors operating in class AB. The power supply relies on a toroidal transformer and two 13600 μF capacitors, intended to guarantee power reserves for dynamic passages.
On the connectivity side, the SV-200 offers two analogue inputs as well as two digital inputs, one optical and one coaxial, connected to a built-in Burr-Brown digital-to-analogue converter accepting a sampling frequency of up to 24-bit/192 kHz. A preamplifier output and a REC output complete the unit, allowing a subwoofer or a recording device to be connected respectively. An aluminium remote control is included.
This type of hybrid amplifier is aimed at a user wishing to enjoy the sonic colouration associated with tubes while benefiting from modern digital connectivity, particularly for connecting a digital source via optical or coaxial input without an external DAC. The midi format suits an installation where space must remain limited, without reducing the available functions.
Technical specifications
| Tube type | 6N1 |
| Output transistors | Toshiba, class AB |
| Power supply capacitor capacitance | 13600 μF |
| Power transformer | Toroidal |
| Digital to analogue converter | Burr-Brown |
| Maximum sampling frequency | 24-bit/192 kHz |
| Digital inputs | 1 x optical, 1 x coaxial |
| Analogue inputs | 2 |
What to check before buying used
The 6N1 preamplification tubes wear over time: duller sound, increased hiss or a microphonic effect should raise concern, and their matching is worth checking. The 13600 μF power supply capacitors may lose capacitance with age, resulting in a loss of dynamics during powerful passages. The volume potentiometer should also be tested, as its tracks may crackle or produce channel imbalance after several years of use.
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