Vincent SV-737 Stereo Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

A 180 W tube/solid-state amp with a 6N2P and 6N1P tube input stage, and 85A2 tube regulation. Also has an onboard streaming DAC with wireless capability

German manufacturer, Vincent adds a few modern touches to its highly regarded tubeLine with the SV-737. This hybrid amp now has a streaming DAC on board and offers both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The box houses two distinct pre and power amp circuits that have been matched perfectly to one another. Vincent has worked on creating a match that offers maximum transparency and spectral stability.

The SV-737 gets its tube stage from the SA-T7 preamplifier, employing its basic principle of two gain blocks with embedded, switchable tone control. There are now two double triodes per channel, and voltage amplification is provided by 6N2P-EV  tubes. These have a characteristic curve that is similar to the well-known ECC83
or 12AX7 yet more linear. In addition, the 6N2P-EV is particularly low in microphony and noise.

With its high-current cathodes, the 6N1P tubes takes over the function of the driver and buffer stage. Voltage regulation, also from the SA-T7 uses an 85A2 tube, originally developed for high-sensitivity measurement technology. It provides a low-noise and almost hum-free supply voltage in combination with a semiconductor regulator.

Specifications

Output Power per Channel (8 ohm, 4 ohm): 180 W, 300 W

Input Sensitivity: 300 mV

Input Impedance: 47 kOhm

Digital Inputs: 2 x optical, 2 x coax

Analog Inputs: 6 x stereo RCA, 1 x stereo RCA power amp

Outputs: 1 x stereo RCA rec out, 1 x stereo RCA pre out, 2 x 3.5 mm remote, 4 x stereo speaker 

Tube Complement: 2 x 6N1P, 2 x 6N2P, 1 x 85A2

Dimensions (WHD): 16.9″ x 6.5″ x 16.9″ (430 x 165 x 430 mm)

Weight: 46.3 lb