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Vincent SV-228
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The SV-228 is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC from Vincent, a German manufacturer known for genuinely considered hybrid tube and solid-state electronics engineering, built with a substantial current-doubling relationship. The SV-228 brings Vincent's considered engineering to a complete integrated chassis.
Key specs that matter
Two single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 560mV, with input impedance at the standard 47,000 ohms. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 180W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 90dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.1%. At 430 x 152 x 450mm and 15.5kg, the SV-228 represents a substantial integrated amplifier commitment.
Sound and use context
Expect the potentially rich, hybrid tube-and-solid-state tonal character Vincent's broader engineering philosophy is known for, with the solid 100/180W output suiting a genuinely wide range of loudspeaker sensitivities.
Pairing
The built-in DAC covers digital sources directly without needing a separate outboard converter, and the solid 100/180W output suits a genuinely wide range of loudspeaker impedances.
Alternatives
Vincent's own PHO-701 phono stage shares the brand's coherent engineering philosophy forming a natural companion component. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with Vincent before finalising any purchase. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.
Key specs that matter
Two single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 560mV, with input impedance at the standard 47,000 ohms. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 180W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 90dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.1%. At 430 x 152 x 450mm and 15.5kg, the SV-228 represents a substantial integrated amplifier commitment.
Sound and use context
Expect the potentially rich, hybrid tube-and-solid-state tonal character Vincent's broader engineering philosophy is known for, with the solid 100/180W output suiting a genuinely wide range of loudspeaker sensitivities.
Pairing
The built-in DAC covers digital sources directly without needing a separate outboard converter, and the solid 100/180W output suits a genuinely wide range of loudspeaker impedances.
Alternatives
Vincent's own PHO-701 phono stage shares the brand's coherent engineering philosophy forming a natural companion component. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with Vincent before finalising any purchase. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.
Specifications
Model name
SV-228
Type
Integrated Amplifier with DAC
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
2
Input sensitivity (mV)
560
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
47 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
Yes
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
100
Output power (4Ω) (W)
180
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>90
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
<0.1
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
430 x 152 x 450
Weight (kg)
15.5
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