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Headphones amplifiers — Vincent KHV-200
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Vincent KHV-200
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The KHV-200 is a headphone amplifier from Vincent, a German manufacturer known for accessible hybrid tube and solid-state electronics engineering. The KHV-200 brings Vincent's considered engineering approach to dedicated desktop headphone amplification.
Key specs that matter
Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Gain is 13.64dBu. Total harmonic distortion is under 0.01% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 95dB - genuinely solid figures for an accessible headphone amplifier. At 210 x 85 x 277mm and 3.6kg, the KHV-200 maintains a genuinely manageable desktop footprint.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, dependable amplification reflecting Vincent's broader hybrid engineering approach, with the solid over-95dB signal-to-noise and sub-0.01% distortion figures suggesting genuinely careful implementation at this accessible price point.
Pairing
As a dedicated headphone amplifier, the KHV-200 connects to a source component's line-level output and drives a wide range of headphone impedances directly.
Alternatives
Vincent's broader amplifier catalogue, sharing similar hybrid engineering philosophy, offers alternatives for buyers wanting Vincent's characteristic sound in a different product category. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this headphone amplifier. 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. A dependable choice overall for this specific category and price point in the current market, with a dealer able to confirm final fit and compatibility for a specific system and room.
Key specs that matter
Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Gain is 13.64dBu. Total harmonic distortion is under 0.01% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms, with signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 95dB - genuinely solid figures for an accessible headphone amplifier. At 210 x 85 x 277mm and 3.6kg, the KHV-200 maintains a genuinely manageable desktop footprint.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, dependable amplification reflecting Vincent's broader hybrid engineering approach, with the solid over-95dB signal-to-noise and sub-0.01% distortion figures suggesting genuinely careful implementation at this accessible price point.
Pairing
As a dedicated headphone amplifier, the KHV-200 connects to a source component's line-level output and drives a wide range of headphone impedances directly.
Alternatives
Vincent's broader amplifier catalogue, sharing similar hybrid engineering philosophy, offers alternatives for buyers wanting Vincent's characteristic sound in a different product category. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this headphone amplifier. 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. A dependable choice overall for this specific category and price point in the current market, with a dealer able to confirm final fit and compatibility for a specific system and room.
Specifications
Model name
KHV-200
Maximum Power, 32 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 50 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 300 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Maximum Power, 600 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Gain (dBu)
13.64
THD (% at 1V RMS, 300 ohms)
<0.01
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>95
IMD (%, CCIR, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Crosstalk (dB, 20Hz-20KHz, 300 Ohms)
N/A
Output Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
210 x 85 x 277
Weight (kg)
3.6
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