VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7 DIAMOND TUBE PREAMPLIFIER WITH TELEFUNKEN TUBES LAUNCHED

The new Vincent Audio SA-T7 Diamond Tube Preamplifier features rare Telefunken Tubes.

The discovery of a limited collection of Telefunken PCF803 Tubes leads to next-gen version of a Vincent Audio preamplifier.

VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7 DIAMOND TUBE PREAMPLIFIER

Vincent Audio has announced the limited production run of the new SA-T7 Diamond, a tube preamplifier featuring prized German Telefunken tubes manufactured decades ago.

TELEFUNKEN PCF803 TUBES

The new SA-T7 Diamond features the same audiophile-grade circuitry and renowned sound quality as its two predecessors, in addition to a built-in Bluetooth receiver. However, this latest version includes Telefunken PCF803 tubes and the designer, Frank Blöhbaum created a new version of the SA-T7 that is built around them.

“The SA-T7 Diamond represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience one of the most esteemed tubes in audio incorporated in a product that is a perfect match for their unique characteristics, no fewer than four PCF803 tubes contribute to the outstanding sonic characteristics of the SA-T7 Diamond.” Steve Niemi, Director of Global Sales, Pangea Audio, LLC.

LINEAR AMPLIFICATION

Available in both black and silver, the new SA-T7 Diamond features the original circuitry as the previous version. Linear amplification is combined with extreme low-noise characteristics, thanks in part to the BestPentode-circuit, developed by Mr. Blöhbaum, that is designed to eliminate the electrical current noise often associated with pentode tubes. The BestPentode stage employed on the SA-T7 Diamond boasts a much higher gain with less noise than comparable triodes.

VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7 DIAMOND CONNECTIONS

The SA-T7 Diamond features connections for a wide range of analogue and digital audio sources, accommodating both analogue and digital. Included are six stereo RCA-type connections, one Toslink optical digital connection, and one coax digital connection. Internally, there is a PCM 5102-based DAC providing 24-bit/192 kHz performance.

Bluetooth 5.0 allows listeners to wirelessly stream high-resolution audio files to the preamplifier.

There are also low-noise power supply couplings of the BestPentode stage. Vincent Audio developed a proprietary module for this stage, called Vimala, the Sanskrit term for, “pure, transparent, clear.” A second gain stage affords control over treble and bass, though tone controls can be bypassed.

VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7 DIAMOND SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response: 10Hz – 100kHz +/- 0.1dB

Output Voltage: 3V

T.H.D.: <0.001% (1kHz, Output Voltage 2Veff on 10 K Ohm)

Amplification: typ. 13.3 dB (Volume control max. Gain)

Input Sensitivity: 430mV (for 2V Output Voltage)

Signal-to–Noise Ratio: typ. >100dB (A)

Impedance: >22kOhm

Maximum Power Consumption: 58 watts

Tubes: 4 x Telefunken PCF803, 1 x 85A2

Dimensions: 16.9″ wide x 5.3″ high x 14.5″ deep

Weight: 18.7 lbs.

Inputs: 6 x Stereo RCA 1 x Optical 1 x Coaxial 1 x Bluetooth

Outputs: 2 x Stereo RCA (Pre Out) 1 x Stereo RCA (Rec Out) 2 x 3.5 mm Jack (Power Control)

VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7 DIAMOND PRICE

MSRP: $3,999.95

HiFi PiG Says: A lovely looking valve amp that will be snapped up quickly.