THE NEW SA-T7 MK ADDS BLUETOOTH AND UPDATED LOOKS TO VINCENT AUDIO’S TUBE PREAMPLIFIER

Vincent Audio has announced the availability of their new Vincent Audio SA-T7 MK Preamplifier.

The Vincent Audio SA-T7 MK Preamplifier is an update of their SA-T7 preamp.

Vincent Audio SA-T7 MK Preamplifier in black

BLUETOOTH 5.0

The new SA-T7 MK features the same audiophile-grade circuitry and sound quality as its predecessor, but with the added benefit of a built-in Bluetooth receiver.

“The SA-T7 was one of Vincent Audio’s most popular pre-amps,” says Steve Niemi, Director of Global Sales, Pangea Audio, Vincent Audio’s North American distributor. “And, with the addition of Bluetooth, the updated version will handle nearly any source imaginable”.

Front and back of the Vincent Audio SA-T7 MK Preamplifier

VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7 MK PREAMPLIFIER

Available in both black and silver , the new SA-T7 MK features the original circuitry as the previous version, linear amplification is combined with low-noise characteristics, thanks in part to the BestPentode-circuit that has been designed to eliminate the electrical current noise often associated with pentode tubes.

BESTPENTODE STAGE

The BestPentode stage employed on the SA-T7 MK has a much higher gain with less noise than some comparable triodes. The tubes, including 85A2, 6SCH9P, and 6SCH51P grid pentodes, are notable for amplifying high frequency signals.

COMPATIBLE FORMATS

The SA-T7 MK features connections for a wide range of analogue and digital audio sources.Included are six stereo RCA-type connections, one Toslink optical digital connection, and one coax digital connection. Internally, there is a PCM 5100-based DAC providing 24-bit/192 kHz performance. Compatible audio formats include WAV, FLAC, APE, LPCM, MP3, AAC, AC3, and WMA music files.

The addition of Bluetooth 5.0 allows listeners to wirelessly stream high-resolution audio files to the preamplifier. In addition, the front panel received a cosmetic upgrade, with a new modern appearance.

Vincent Audio SA-T7 MK Preamplifier in silver

TONE CONTROL

Pure audio transmission is accomplished with a 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, featuring the 6H9P, 6H51P, 6S3P-EV, and Vimala modules, affords control over treble and bass, though tone controls can be bypassed in order to hear the purest music signal.

VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7 MK 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

Tubes: 2 x 6H9P, 2 x 6H51P, 4 x 6S3P-EV; 1 x 85A2

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

Weight: 18.7 lbs.

Colour: Black, Silver

VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7 MK PRICE

USD MSRP: $3499.95

Distributed in the USA by Pangea Audio

HiFi Pig Says: A very smart-looking update to Vincent Audio’s popular preamp.