VINCENT SV-228 HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER RELEASED

Vincent has released the new model in their Power Line amplifier series.

The Vincent SV-228 is a hybrid integrated amplifier.

Vincent SV-228 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

With a VU meter embedded in the front panel, the Vincent SV-228 replaces the brand’s SV-227 MK. The German brand Vincent was registered in 1995 by Sintron Distribution GmbH. They specialise in two electronic concepts. Their solidLine products are based on pure transistor technology. Then there are their hybrid technology products, such as the new Vincent SV-228 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier. These are devices that are partially equipped with valves, but use the power of transistors in the output.

Vincent SV-228 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier rear panel

VINCENT SV-228 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB); 20Hz – 50kHz (+/- 2dB)

Power RMS / 8 ohms: 2 x 100 watts

Power RMS / 4 ohms: 2 x 180 watts

Distortion factor: < 0.1% (1 kHz, 1 W)

Input Sensitivity: 560mV

Signal to noise ratio: >90dB

Input impedance: 47 kOhm

Max. power consumption: 350 watts

Inputs: 2 x Stereo RCA, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical, 1 x Stereo Main In

Outputs: 1 x stereo pre out, 1 x stereo rec out, 4 x 2 speaker terminals

Tubes: 1x 6N4, 2x ECC82

Playable digital formats: WAV, FLAC, APE, LPCM, MP3, AAC, AC3, WMA

Colour: Black, Silver

Weight: 15.5kg

Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 152 x 450 mm

Vincent SV-228 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier in black

PRICE 

UK pricing is £2200 in the USA MSRP is $2,499.95

HiFi Pig Says: Vincent offers flexible options with their hybrid technology and are able to keep costs down by designing and engineering in Germany and manufacturing in both Germany and the Far East.

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