*Happy Holidays Everyone ! Have a good one :)* *PURCHASE LINKS:* Vincent Audio SV-237MKII (Silver): www.pangeaaudio.com/NEW-VISV237MKII-BLK_2 Vincent Audio SV-237MKII (Black): www.pangeaaudio.com/NEW-VISV237MKII-BLK RFT 12ax7 UPGRADE TUBES: www.thetubestore.com/rft-ecc83-12ax7 6N1P Replacement Tubes: www.thetubestore.com/russian-6n1p Arendal 1723 THX Speakers: arendalsound.com/store/product/1723-tower-thx/?refer=iyagi Buchardt S400 MKII Speakers: buchardtaudio.com/products/s400-mkii KEF LS50 META Speakers: howl.me/ciGEEJoQYfR Tekton LORE: tektondesign.com/product/full-range-speakers/full-towers/lore/#color *RELATED VIDEOS:* Arendal 1723 THX Speaker review: kzitem.info/news/bejne/mJlomKGcrHd1mqg Buchardt S400 MKII Speaker review: kzitem.info/news/bejne/sYCIqIF5emV3rX4 Kef ls50 meta speaker review: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yY6Bv2ysf5aiiKg Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayiyagi follow on Instagram: instagram.com/jays_iyagi/ follow on Facebook: facebook.com/jayiyagiofficial Follow soundstage take 2 reviews: kzitem.info/door/PLPOzvlhtSqn5xdc__ftuSt4Rxy_wm5Af0 Speaker stands: amzn.to/3ssRhI3 Better speaker stands: solidsteel.it/my-product/ss-7-vintage-hi-fi-speaker-stands/ acoustic panels I use: ua-acoustics.com/ acoustic curtain: amzn.to/31d1zAM BDI Cabinet I use: bit.ly/2OJRwQQ amzn.to/3chBuFZ other BDI Cabinets: bit.ly/3ctxXV1 amzn.to/30bsUCH my fav hifi tweaks: (Isoacoustics devices) amzn.to/3j5FGvM 0:00 Integrated Amplifier OF 2022 1:15 My PAST experience with HYBRID AMPLIFIERS 2:38 IS IT ENOUGH POWER? 4:07 Vincent SV-237MKII BUILD QUALITY REVIEW 6:10 WHATS SO SPECIAL? 8:00 Vincent SV-237MKII SOUND QUALITY REVIEW 13:18 DO I NEED TO CHANGE TUBES? 14:07 BEST TUBES FOR VINCENT SV-237MKII
@ericstefko4852
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay your chapters are for the Burson not the Vincent
@Charles12509
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, If I put the Auralic Aries G1.1 Streamer on this would it cancel out the amps tone controls?
@DM-km1ve
Жыл бұрын
Canadian Retailer?
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
@@Charles12509 nope. it should still work
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
@KbhVest That's tough but properly the q acoustic concept 50 or Arendal 1723 thx
@30ra
Жыл бұрын
I have the Vincent SV237 for the last 4 years and it still amazes me with it's sound quality.
@Stupid_you_so_stoopid_UHF
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard the 236? I'm curious if it's actually improved and worth the upgrade 🤔
@paulheraucourt5304
12 күн бұрын
You still using the VIncent? Can you tell me, you using an Network Streamer? Or only via Bluetooth?
@stephendunn8055
Жыл бұрын
My SV-237MKII arrived day before yesterday, been playing 24hrs since. At first I thought you were nuts, boomy bass, an electronic glaze through a slight fog. Ugh. Went away, just left it playing through the night and next afternoon when I returned for a listen. OK, you are not nuts, in fact, you are right on. This amp's sound is huge, rich, detailed, engrossing with all music. It brings guts to the lower mid-range and upper bass that just gives music real weight and presence--an area of slight improvement over my Enleum 23R. Honestly, kind of shocked because nothing has bested the Enleum for a couple of years--PL 25 INT, Vinnie Rossi L2iSE, Shindo GR70, Naim Supernait 3, etc. I might give the Enleum the slightest edge in 3 dimensionality, although I'm sure the SV-237MKII is still breaking in and I haven't done any tube rolling (dying to try a NOS Telefunken 12X7). You never know whose ears to trust in this biz until you take a reviewer to task and audition the gear. Although I still think--with all due respect--you're a bass head because this thing delivers incredible bass without any bump from the tone controls (disconnected my sub woofer as well). Of course room interaction has a lot to do with this. Amazing to me--as others have expressed--the SV-337 MKII has gotten more reviews. Kudos for brining it to our attention.
@khallgrimsen
Жыл бұрын
Just got my 237 mk. Vincent told me its sound is identical with mk2. And wow its great.. amazing Big step up from hegel h95 wich is only 3-4 dollars less. But the bass you talk about? I think its tight, Deep and precise so dont get you there. What i did found is that vincent has the loudness button on by default! Jeez 😅 yes then its too much, but Play it clean and its just perfect
@Justwantahover
Жыл бұрын
If I had enough money I would buy one. 😢
@jakus514
Жыл бұрын
Save some cash on the telefunken, and try a Sylvania 5751 triple mica black plate from the 50s. Took a rec from an experienced tube guy (said Tele too analytical) and this thing is completely transformed! So organic and alive, but also a total beast. Also, it loves very clean power. Hope you're still enjoying your amp 😊
@tonezou3918
Жыл бұрын
I bought it a month ago. I bought the previous version, SV-237mk, which is absolutely the same in terms of sound according to Vincent, newer MKII version just adds bluetooth and only features. Everything you say is soo right! I paired it with my Klipsch RP-8000F (first version) and that pairing is amazing! I always struggled a bit with the fatiguing (not bright) nature of these horn tweeters, they were very detailed but these details were kinda slapping my eardrums harder than I wanted, even though my speakers are actually flat in frequency response. So this amplifier absolutely nails the perfect balance with my Klipsch - I get very punchy and quite warm musical presentation. I paired all this with Monolith THX 10 sub, crossed over at 40Hz, so I can use as much of the Klipsch's woofers as possible, because they are faster/punchier. Then, I crank up the bass tone control 2-3 dB, so it can boost not only the sub, but also the speakers' woofers part. The result is insane! At first I was underwhelmed by the sound of this Vincent amp, it sounded as if it had distortion in the high mid and high frequencies compared to my previous amp Cambridge CXA81 (which was really clean), but that's my first tube amp ever and I assumed it's just brand new and has to warm up. Its a bit better now, I can still feel the snappiness of details is a little bit "diluted" compared to my previous amp, but that doesn't sacrifice any details, it just represents them differently. I can listen to music/movies all freakin' day and even KZitem videos with that compressed sound don't ever feel fatiguing. Some of my favourite songs are not mixed very well with some annoying high frequencies, but this amp makes them all sound much smoother and pleasant. Thanks Jay for helping me out with my journey!
@slowestrider4918
2 ай бұрын
Which Klipsch speakers do you have?
@karlhartwig3981
Жыл бұрын
I have the less expensive Vincent SV500, same hybrid idea and through my Tekton Lores the sound is fabulous, quite happy with the combination. A very voluptuous character in the mid range and lower end with brilliant highs.
@TrimphSTR675
10 ай бұрын
hi, I have very similar system as you have(SV500 paired with Lore Reference), but has experienced ear piercing sound in upper-mid and higher range. Don’t you find this? I guess that derives from 12AX7 tube…
@michaela.6698
Жыл бұрын
Not sure how in the heck I missed this review! It’s been a while since I’ve seen you this excited about an integrated amp. I’ve been wanting to get into a hybrid but had the same reservations. Great review (again)! Thanks Jay.
@sammymiami8601
Жыл бұрын
Super excited about this review as I really haven't seen too many reviews for Vincent products. I have had the Vincent SV-500 integrated for a while and love it. (great w/ my Schiit DAC & and Wharfedale towers) This product is a step up from mine, so thank you!!
@NosEL34
Жыл бұрын
I have a nice solid state Integrated amp and every once in a while I turn the Integrated on to Processor Mode to use it just as a power amp with my Tube Preamp. With certain music I love it, it immediately widens the soundstage, adds better bass while just thickening the music notes a tiny bit, almost like rounding out every guitar pluck and singer's voice..a little closer to realism. I had finally found some tubes that did this while keeping the clarity and quietness of the solid state amp. And yes, unless you get lucky and find a newer tube that pairs well most great NOS vintage tubes from the 50's and 60's can be pricey. Fortunately I don't use any 12ax7's lol. So while my Integrated sounds great on it's own adding the Tube Pre upfront can really add something special to the music. I can totally understand why people are into these Hybrid amps, especially if they are well made and thought out.
@michaellandman8419
Жыл бұрын
Bought this amp pre owned yesterday. Incredible performance and value. Very musical amp. Nice review!
@stevethetoolman2435
Жыл бұрын
I bought the sc 237 mk 2 and love it. Buchardt s400 mk2 coming Monday. Audioquest Niagara 1200 came today.Belden interconnects and Mogami 3103 speaker cable. I don’t have the knowledge like you do. So I appreciate your expertise! Plus I flew jets for 40 years and my hearing isn’t so good. Thanks Jay!
@bazassaminoteii8225
Жыл бұрын
If you are starting to take hifi seriously, in the UK, Vincent Audio has a very good reputation.
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
I can see why
@Brett1334
Жыл бұрын
Can’t seem to see this anywhere in the uk though to buy when I looked?
@stuarteldergill
Жыл бұрын
@@Brett1334 Vincent tac shop
@mennop5666
Жыл бұрын
Strange that 15 minutes of acknowledgement is so pleasant to view. I turned the volume up on my SV-237 after the video and yes it does! 😄
@andreaskowarschik4621
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review. I had this amp for two months and there is much to like. I’d also say it has a warm, full bodied sound and you’ll have to spend a decent amount of money to get a better DAC than the integrated one with this amp. Also looks spectacular. I wasn’t that impressed with the sound stage though and wouldn’t call it holographic at all. It also performs quite badly at lower volumes and using the loudness functionality for that messes with the sound a lot. The remote is super simple and feels great in the hand but the volume controls of the remote are useless, the steps are not fine enough, there are big jumps in volume with the remote. Also there was a noticeable hum on the right speaker with this amp, which got fixed but didn’t feel good that this happened. Maybe great when listening on higher volumes and when you are into warm sound with a quite dense soundstage but as this amp now costs 2500 Euros, 500 or 600 more than I was paying at the beginning of the year I find it somehow hard to recommend. I sold it and am happy with my Naim amp now.
@leonidbilousov6461
Жыл бұрын
Also which Naim
@scottwaldman7941
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay for the feedback. You really got into the review of the Vincent. It gives me good direction for the kind of amp I am looking for.
@edhuslik9905
Жыл бұрын
Jay, what a review. I can't recall you ever being so excited about a new product! I'm thinking about matching the Vincent with the new Magnapan LSR+ speakers (using a pair of REL T/7x subs I currently have). You mentioned the Vincent matched well with all your speakers and am wondering how well it would play with the Maggies, known to be demanding of high current amps.
@issadad
Жыл бұрын
Hi. Did you ever find out if the Vincent is a good match for Maggies?
@grungemax
Ай бұрын
Back in your subscriber list - hope you reach 100k soon :)
@JingoLoBa57
Жыл бұрын
Surprising. Selby Acoustics sells this brand in Australia. Never thought much about it, so your review opens my knowledge base up to this brand. Happy holidays to you too.
@tbirdsteve1
Жыл бұрын
I'm also checking out these amps there soon.
@martinmbokazi8372
Жыл бұрын
You love the Hegel amps, how does this Vincent amplifier compare to the Hegel. Which one do you prefer ?
@terryhu57
14 күн бұрын
I’ve had the SV 500 for about a year. I’m so in love granted it’s only 50 Watts. But it’s 50 W like a 70s Pioneer would be 50 W. Thank you for reviewing Vincent
@MrRourk
Жыл бұрын
Just the review I have been looking for
@janus1977
Жыл бұрын
I own this amp and love it. Picked up 2nd hand for a good price, have done some tube rolling, sounds excellent!
@HarmonyHomeInspectionServices
Жыл бұрын
Any tips on where to find another used one?
@automaticfanatic6206
Жыл бұрын
@@HarmonyHomeInspectionServices US Audio Mart, and a few stores sell open box for reduced price with full warranty. I got my SV-737 that way.
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay I personally been enjoying the NEW Freya Plus Noval tube Preamp I have already bought 5 sets of Pretubes (6N1P/ECC 88/6922/6DJ8/6CG7/6H6P) and with Schiit Audios 5 year Warranty hard to beat but it wont be for everyone nothing is lol 😃Video Review Coming Soon !
@stephendunn8055
Жыл бұрын
Don't mean to hog the comments, but one other key fact about the SV-237MKII is that it drives the LRS+ beautifully. As in drop dead. For about $6.5K with subwoofer, you have a giant killer. Beat $40K systems I've had in my room! Happy New Year!
@stevebiron3036
Жыл бұрын
I have the LRS+ as well and was hoping to hear the Vincent Mk2 served them well. Several folks asked Jay to comment but he hasn't done so. Can you expound on your experience with the LRS+ and Vincent Mk2 ? How are you connecting the sub, are you using the "pre outs" and a device between the Vincent and the sub for cross over ? Thanks in advance...
@issadad
Жыл бұрын
Really grateful for your comment re: the Vincent w LRS+. Would that apply equally to the bigger Magnepan 1.7i? Thanks for any reply.
@cremersalex
Жыл бұрын
I usually don't use tone controls but last week I tried it with Radiohead on the Wharfedale Denton 85th and setting the treble at 11 o' clock made it sound better (or more listenable).
@joenovak6393
Жыл бұрын
Sounds wonderful Jay!!! I am sending in my PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP (Monday 12/13 to Upscale Audio) to trade in for a Pathos InPol2 MkII. While a price difference of $7k after my trade, my demo of the Pathos last week was "WOW, what wonder drug". For many years I have heard good things about Vincent, and I was going to purchase a WILLSENTON R300, but now the time has finally come to go with a Vincent Audio SV-237MKII as a Christmas present to myself.
@cybergod77
Жыл бұрын
Been interested in this unit for a while, thks for the review
@Terry12345
Жыл бұрын
I'm running the original Vincent SV-237MK (pre bluetooth) with Kef R3's and CSS SDX 12's powered by SVS 1200W amps. The system has presence 👌.
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
Yo. Sick set up
@xstensl8823
Жыл бұрын
probably the one for me since i do not need a dac
@christian2123
Жыл бұрын
Great review. I had this one on my list earlier this year but instead went with the Pathos Classic Mk III. Partly on concerns about availability of the 6N1P tubes but mostly because the Pathos was just too darned sexy!! I love the sound of the Pathos amps too. The Vincent is a very cool looking amp. Their whole lineup looks great and very reasonably priced for audiophile gear. Can't wait to see what else makes your year end lists....cheers!!
@garyw3499
Жыл бұрын
Jay, I bought the hybrid Billie Amp based on your (and Thomas’) review. Pretty happy with it, but looking for more bass warmth. How would you rate this vs the Billie? Thanks.
@quikspecv4d
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard the Vincent amp but I do have the Vincent PHO-701 phono preamp and I’m very happy with it.
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
cool ! Maybe I should try their phono one day
@brandonwilliams648
Жыл бұрын
@@Jayiyagi PHO-701 is a great value for its sound. It sounded great with the Tekton Lore BE. I sold it to upgrade to the Audiovalve Sunilda. Been looking for another one ever since. How was this amp with the Lore's?
@justbagsnorooster8506
Жыл бұрын
I have a Vinent stack with a SA-32 pre, Sp-332 amp, and PHO-701 phono pre (among other things). A few thoughts on the pre: It sounds great, but I found the noise floor a little high. A tube upgrade to a decent Gold Lion from Upscale Audio made a big difference (for not much money) and made me really happy with the sound on MM cartridges. When I use the MC gain setting (for MC cartridges of course) I run into the noise floor again. I could probably rectify that with a really nice NOS tube, but I just started using my Parasound JC3-jr for MC and the Vincent for MM. I agree with Jay, though, the Vincent gear is wonderful. I have no desire to upgrade the amp or the pre.
@alm5693
Жыл бұрын
First reaction when I saw the title of this video and the little round glowing window in the thumbnail was "Jay is doing a Vincent!? Nobody does Vincent!" and when I've mentioned Vincent in past comments it tends to float off into space. I've only seen four Vincent KZitem reviews and I've been searching for them. I've got the entry level SV-500 at 50w per channel that I bought about 3 years ago (just before everything went buns-up). It does have the same tube designations but a TI PCM5100-series DAC chip. The 500 is $1300 list now but it benefited from trickle down circuitry from it's more expensive kin and I'm pretty happy with it.
@timsdeskontask3958
Жыл бұрын
Hey Al - I have also been using the Vincent SV500 for a couple of years now - what speakers are you pairing? I am using the Klipsch 600M - everyone says Klipsch are too bright, which if that's true then the SV500 is doing an awesome job of taming them - I think it sounds wonderful. Are you using the internal DAC? I'm thinking about adding a Lumin D2 to the SV500 and bypassing the internal DAC. Thanks
@gamesessions
Жыл бұрын
Really interesting to hear your thoughts on a hybrid valve amp like this. My first valve experience was with a hybrid from Unison Research, which was a Unico 150 and I was totally blown away with the magic airiness and I was in heaven - still one of my favourite amps under £5k. However, when I listened to a full cable amp from the same company, a Sinfonia, I was a little disappointed that the bottom end slam had pretty much disappeared, even if the airy top end and mid-magic was still there, and even further improved - I still missed the slam. Finally, I paired the full tube amp up with an active bass “hybrid” speaker, the Paradigm Founder 120H and it all came back, and this is still my favourite pairing to date 😊 Would love to hear your thoughts on these at some point - keep up the great work :)
@supergiddy3
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, so cool you picked this amp for review. Where does it sit sonically vs. the Willsenton R800i? Enough midrange richness/euphonia or is it more neutral overall? Would you say (purely sonically) you'd prefer it to the R800i? They are in the same ballpark moneywise, and even look similar power consumption wise. Looking for my next amp to pair with the S400 Mk1. Thanks!
@E-StudiosEU
Жыл бұрын
I bought the Vincent PHO-701 Phono Pre-Amp a month ago i was thinking about starting with a cheaper one from NAD or a bit higher than that... but i was pretty sure i wanted to get a high end version. So got the PHO-701 and im blown away how much it changed from a stock intergrated phono input to a Hybrid Tube Pre-Amp it really lives. Now im planning to get the Vicnent SV-737 int. Amplifier and upgrade them later on with their 2 Mono Blocks And TBH they are decently priced. And because of regulations in the EU about electronics the quality is basically better than other western made amplifiers.
@thedownunderverse
11 ай бұрын
What are the electronics regs in EU? Vincent is made in China by Sheng Ya
@tyraycurry8724
Жыл бұрын
Jay, I did my best to make sure this question was not asked. How does the Vincent 237MKII compare to the Kinki Studio EX-M1(+) integrated amplifiers?
@frostdnbarena
Жыл бұрын
To my mind Vincent is better 😌 more live sounding
@techmed-rainer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your always informative and entertaining videos! I love the Vincent brand. I use their CD 200 CD player and just ordered their phono pre amp.
@jakus514
Жыл бұрын
Just a heads up to anyone who owns or is thinking of nabbing this integrated, id highly recommend rolling out the 6n1ps! Some NEVZ black plates from the 60s, or same brand/age 6n1p-e with black boxed anode both made a remarkable difference paired with a Sylvania 5751 (12ax7) 3x mica black plate from the 50s. So very natural and organic sounding, with amazing acoustic mass 😁🤘
@briancampbell7712
Жыл бұрын
I have the Vincent SV 737...what tubes could I use to change the sound? the tubes that are inside are smaller tubes...is it worth me changing? @jakus , could you give me a link to the replacement tubes for my Vincent SV 737 ? I don't want to brick my amplifier😁
@ridirefain6606
Жыл бұрын
I been looking for an independent review of the Vincent product for a long time. I really appreciated your assessment. I would advise against over generalizing on a Tube amp's versus SS bass quality. I think the most important factor to getting great bass out of your speaker is its synergy with the amplifier as opposed to its typology. I own the Legacy Focus SE, a speaker I suspect you are familiar with. Its major failing is they are bass dominant when not placed correctly and I might add not paired with the right amplification. When mated with BAT VK 500, later a pair of BAT VK 255 SE mono-blocks, and Anthem Amp-1 they sounded decent, but the bass was still too much of a good thing. When hooked up to a pair of Zesto Eros 300's, Classe CAM 200's SS mono-blocks, and pair of Primaluna EVO 400's set up as Mono-blocks. The bass tightened up, the response was cleaner, tighter, and just as deep as the big gun BAT SS amps, without it overpowering you. What I found is. I could get the Focus to optimal performance with either valve or solid-state designs. The improvement in sound seemed dependent on the amp's voicing and its approach to bass handling. Not so much as a result of its typology.
@stevemcqueen5194
Жыл бұрын
Really a fan of Jay’s excellent reviews and style. The enthusiastic review of this unit has really got me tempted to buy one, especially the “jackpot” emphasis in the review… very good!
@eugeniodinardo3881
9 ай бұрын
Once again great review Jay. I’m a fan of tube pre amp / solid state amp combo. Besides this integrated which separate tube pre amp solid state amp from same make would you recommend? Thanks
@samuelwaters697
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, great channel! I am happy to see a reviewer finally try/review a Vincent product. I owned a 236mk for several years and loved it. Your comments and experience are similar to mine. I miss the amp…save for one issue, and reason I sold mine…the volume control…had severe, large steps, making the remote rather useless. Did you experience any issues with this newer model ? Cheers, Sam
@stuarteldergill
Жыл бұрын
Hi, the newer model has addressed this issue
@jakus514
Жыл бұрын
If you ever want to swoop it again, I found a simple fix for this! The remote is extremely sensitive, so if you want to go a smidge higher volume, go fastest-touch down, then slightly longer hold up. Works for me, tho it still passes me off a little lol
@Drivehead103
Жыл бұрын
Vincent sv236 sparked my interest in 2016 when I got back into vinyl but I could never make myself pull the trigger. I should have followed my gut instincts and purchased it.
@wilsentwins
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Im eye ing this Vincent since ages. Not much review about vincent audio. Is this SV237 mk better than denon A110?
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
I reviewed the denon a110 over a year ago. It is a really nice "solid state" amplifier. I like the Vincent much better though
@scottrippon5039
3 ай бұрын
Yep. In the early 1980s I ran an audio research sp 12 with a dynaco st400 ......fantastic results.....rega 3/Denon mc/PS audio pre..... still have the dynaco wrapped up in a box can't part with it ..... Tube pre, solid state power. 👍
@jakus514
Жыл бұрын
I'm jealous of your black knob backers, I have the 237MK with silver, and it's less sexy lol. Otherwise it's the same unit minus bluetooth, but I'm so incredibly happy with it! Can't believe (actually can) you gave it integrated of the year!! There's only a tiny handful of reviews out there, and none on KZitem. I was searching around for ever on weird side threads of audiophiles whispering about their favorite integrateds that blew doors on macs or other high dollar, high visibility products, found this and took a chance. Glad you love it so much, and also especially because others can know about the brand!! Have mine paired with Pontus II, s400mkii and REL s812, and I'm in sonic heaven! Enjoy your love affair bro! 😂🤘💞🎶
@mortimersnerd1348
Жыл бұрын
Your combination of components is what I'm striving for. I've got the Pontus II also. I'm saving towards a decent integrated amp and have been eyeing the S400MKII's also. If you can vouch for great synergy, I'll likely do the same as you. The only downside that I see is that this amp doesn't have xlr inputs for our Pontus II dac. What is your take on that?
@jakus514
Жыл бұрын
@Mortimer Snerd Yes can certainly vouch for synergy, and someone else I made the rec to on a different group made the same decision and was very pleased, s400ii and Vincent😁 I don't have a long distance between Pontus and Vincent (which is, as i understand it, the main argument for balanced connection), so couldn't care less about balanced, I use SKW RCA and speaker cables and it's lacking nothing that I'm aware of, but of course you don't know what you dont know lol 😉 Would love to hear Jay's impression on the combo tho!
@jakus514
Жыл бұрын
@Mortimer Snerd OH and if you do want or need balanced, the Vincent sv-700 is about 1500 more, but is apparently an absolute monster, reviews saying best they've ever heard etc :)
@fredalmgren7211
Жыл бұрын
You were such a big fan of Hegel. Is this integrated better than Hegel
@bjwal6
Жыл бұрын
@@fredalmgren7211 good question.
@HansDelbruck53
Жыл бұрын
Nice, informative review of the SV-237 MKII. I'm thinking of buying one of these to pair with my Emotiva T2+ speakers.
@MrRonnmaui
Жыл бұрын
Great review Jay! On the fence between this amp and the Audiolab 9000A and the Buchardt i150. Need to drive Thiel SC2.3's in large area. Love tone controls+Loudness, cool if it had meters. But still sexy!
@TheNaka9
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay! Great review! I have the same passion for my SV-237MK and I totally subscribe your opinions. I have several speakers and sources but the combination with Belden 9794 speaker cables and Quad 11L is surprising... even more than with the Kef LS50. Also I find it in another league than the Rogue Sphinx, a natural competitor. This is a unique gem indeed :)
@Justwantahover
Жыл бұрын
If I was a bit rich a I would buy one and since it has the tuby pre out, I would buy a StarkSound class D monster power amp (or two even) for parties. And use my (under used) B&W 706s as reference speakers and lash out on some 10 grand Sonos Faber bookshelf speakers you reviewed. And use them for reference speakers for my speaker building hobby. I'm a point source nut but also want non point source reference speakers to compare the difference. I might buy some good coaxial speakers as well for reference. Cost nearly 50 grand (all up) but affordable if you are rich enough. I could build huge speakers for outside or for big rooms for tuppence. Sell them for way less and have a unique sound that most people love (so far). But you can't tell the difference with flat boring recordings. There has to be a bit of echo in the recording first, before my speakers can have that unique 3D subtle echo sound that I love so much. Along with my unique acoustic features, my speakers are a placed a meter from the wall and that helps the semi open cone acoustis a lot. 😅
@DSor1
Жыл бұрын
Nice review! I have had the first 237 for some years now, and I have to admit the sound this amp produces is marvelous. I have it paired with Tannoy Xt8fs, and it is fed with a Hugo 2 DAC connected to a node 2i as a streamer. I would recommend changing the stock tubes if they still sell the amp with the same ones they did back then. I spent a tone of time rolling the 12ax7 till I found what I liked the most, which turned out to be Telefunken. My wife and I both prefer the long smooth plates, they seem to work very well in combination with the Russian tubes you already highlighted in my system. By the way, did you try it with the CSS 1td-x or do you not have them any longer? I will likely get a kit in the coming days but anything you can share it will be much welcome! I just got really curious after watching your comparison review. I was thinking to connect the CSSs to the Vincent. I also have a Yaqin MC13s with russian EL34 equivalents and NOS Mullard in all other positions but you seemed to suggest in your review the 1TD-xs liked power so I suppose the Vincent will be a better match right? Thanks!
@sammymiami8601
Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Your comment about changing tubes got me thinking. I’ve had the Vincent SV-500 for a few years and love it. At some point I’ll want to replace as I listen for hours everyday. Any recommendations? It uses 1 x 12AX7, 2 x 6N1. Thank you!!
@DSor1
Жыл бұрын
@@sammymiami8601 Hi Sam, I am afraid I do not know the difference between a 6N1 and a 6N1P and I would not want to mislead you. As 12Ax7 I would think the Telefunken as well but I am sure there are threads on this topic for the SV500 as there were for the 237. What I can say is that what was recommended by others online for the 237 was in fact the best choice for my amp. I spent a lot (I mean a looooot) of money to prove them right. I had a blast though :) As collateral I did get a good library of tubes and it has served me well with a Yaqin MC13s I bought later on. The one thing that for me made a noticeable difference for the 237 that was also out there but not as clear, was that the Telefunken long smooth plates sound a little better that then ribbed plates. Nevertheless the ribbed plates also were very good, and quite an improvement over the stock tubes IMHO. They provide sound that is much richer and with better imaging, soundstage, and instrument separation as opposed to the stock tubes. Even if I can hear all of the instruments it is not distracting as it can be sometimes with other amps, it is just very musical, sweet and well balanced, it never gets fatiguing or old.
@lsaideOK
Жыл бұрын
Great review! Makes this guy who has never spent more than a thousand bucks on an integrated think about upping my game. You are a wonderful salesman. I tried the totem tribes because of your review. I imagine audio companies are very willing to send you stuff for a trial period.
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
Haha. Thanks Larry. Companies do give me trial periods for reviews. I think good products sell themselves, I just report. I pick and choose what I am interested in. :)
@2HatHudders
Жыл бұрын
I feel very much the same 🤣. I wonder if I should by this and suitable tone controls with amp power and not forgetting the tube/value influence. Sounds like it has it all.
@alm5693
Жыл бұрын
If you can live with a very conservatively rated 50w per channel, there's the Vincent SV-500 hybrid integrated amp for $1300 list but It's almost always listed for $100 less. You lose the bluetooth but gain an extra analog input. There are a couple of very positive YT reviews of it, except that one reviewers was disappointed with the DAC.
@kenhiett5266
Жыл бұрын
What was your opinion of the Totem's?
@thedownunderverse
11 ай бұрын
@@alm5693as long as the DAC is the same as in the SV-200 it’s actually very very good
@benireges
Жыл бұрын
Hello Jayiyagi. Would u say vincent amps have good instrument separation? I remember owning a cerwin vega amp and the separation was superb. I hope this one delivers just as good Also does the sound resemble those warm tube amps or lean more to the bright side?
@jimmyonbekend1462
3 ай бұрын
hey Jay between this vincent amp and the billie amp v2, which amp is better and why?
@justingriffin2546
Жыл бұрын
Great review Jay-hope you have a great holiday season. I want this a,[ now....
@netnakul
Жыл бұрын
You should ask ChinaHifi for ShengYa hybird amps. Think it's the OEM for Vincent. Might be crazy deal if they sound similar!
@andrewlim7751
Жыл бұрын
Shengya hybrids are highly regarded by China and HK audiophiles.
@trey81373
Жыл бұрын
How would you compare this to the previous best amp of the year, the Willsenton r800i?
@villageroma
Жыл бұрын
Vincent Audio has akways been a too noch pre-monos killer.. All their eletronics sounds amazing.
@MarkSmith-uz4nf
Жыл бұрын
I would like to see you review some other Vincent Audio equipment.
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
Same ! How can I not after hearing these beauties
@MarkSmith-uz4nf
Жыл бұрын
@@Jayiyagi if you could SA-32 preamp. I also noticed many of the reviews for this involve the matching amp but I think for many of us we are mixing and matching amps, DACs and preamps.
@khallgrimsen
Жыл бұрын
Great review.. but.. always remember to some Comparisons😊 the hegel h120/190, willsenton would be great for example👍 same price range
@winchwhip
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! How do you feel it compares to the Billie amp?
@crp7965
Жыл бұрын
Hello jay , do you think this would work well with the polk r700's. Keep up the good work, great channel
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely.
@peternemeth4947
Жыл бұрын
I have that exact combo. The combo works very well!
@roccobruno8027
Жыл бұрын
I'll keep my fingers crossed you're able to audition the Vincent SP-T700 Class-A Hybrid mono amplifier in the near future.
@joesprague4642
Жыл бұрын
Great review, Jay. Would the Tekton Troubadours pair well with this amp?
@kritmil00
2 ай бұрын
I have mine hooked up to a pair of Magnepan 1.6QR's and its nice!
@B0rQ
Жыл бұрын
The Tri Arts are amazing, thank you. What model are they?
@ukbij
Жыл бұрын
Great review..considering this amp now. Jay I have a Denafrips Ares 2. So I wonder if I go with the older MK or newer Mkii. Apart from Bluetooth does MKii offer any sonic improvements or difference to the older MK.
@davidflack1466
Жыл бұрын
i have the vincent sa-93plus pre and sp-993 amp from their solid state line its its a beast pure class a up to 60w. vincent makes great stuff, im now courius on their sa-t7 tube pre and monos.
@magnaman94
Жыл бұрын
I have a vincent sp-332 very happy with it. Paired with a musical paradise mp 701 mk2. Modded.
@williamgiovannettone5935
Жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the Hegel amps you love so much?
@MsCorbacho
Жыл бұрын
Like nos rft tubes a lot, they are serious underrated
@manylch7964
Жыл бұрын
Wonder if you ever heard a Pathos Logos or Kratos hybrid amps...you would be surprised, certainly a contender for best of both worlds.
@ukbij
Жыл бұрын
Jay, happy holidays...can you please please share your view. Do you think this amp would be a good match with KLH Model 5.
@writemeanovel
Жыл бұрын
Hello Jay! I am looking at the Vincent Audio SV-737 which is in stock.. however it uses a different DAC, and likely has different sound characteristics. Any chance you've also heard the 737?
@joseestrella334
Жыл бұрын
Great vid!, and compared to the Hegel H190?
@dougg1075
Жыл бұрын
Man I’ve been seeing those in Audio Advisor magazine they send me every two weeks. Interesting. I’m looking hard at their tube phono stage.
@chuckrodgers4780
Жыл бұрын
Great review!! How do you think this amp would pair up with Magnepan speakers ?
@EdBenji
8 ай бұрын
Hey Jay, I'm looking at buying the Vincent SV-700... Do you think it would be a better amp than the SV- 237???
@fabieneldridge3414
Жыл бұрын
I would like to have more information about the Audio GT speakers. They seem to sound Fantastic ! Vincent is so expensive that you can buy a Macintosh or Luxman , giving you a lot to consider. At the Vincent price range puts it up against a lot of killer amps. Macintosh makes a hybrid amp also. You are young, you’ll learn a lot in years to come.
@jakus514
Жыл бұрын
Think you may have that backwards my dude, Mac or luxman are def more expensive than almost any Vincent...
@anilsanjivan756
Жыл бұрын
I first experienced tubes with the Mckintosh ma 252. Loved the sound. Then i heard your reviews of willsenton r800i and the vincent audio sv 237 mk 2. Are the last two as good as the Mckintosh? Am unable to get a demo in Mumbai , India.
@steveg920
Жыл бұрын
Do you think the Vincent would work well with the Polk R700 speakers ? I am looking at the Denon PMA A-110 also. You gave great reviews on both integrateds. Thank you
@causg7194
Жыл бұрын
Dear Jay, happy new year!!! I wanted to ask if there is any other amp that you know that sounds like the vincent?? I got mine and it made a terrible noise in the tweeters and yesterday i got replacement and after 5 songs the same.. I am so sad cause the sound was amazing!!! THX
@stephendunn8055
Жыл бұрын
Great review, Jay. So great in fact I just purchased one from Upscale to go head to head with my favorite integrated of 2022 (well of all time), the Enleum 23R. I feel it may be a little underpowered at 25wpc for my Borresen Z2s, although it sounds dynamite. May the best amp win! (I know, the Enleum is twice as much $, but you were comparing the Vincent against a few lot more expensive integrated amps as well!)
@jakus514
Жыл бұрын
Sooo...what's the verdict?!
@rustytubbs3006
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, Based on your review and your sound preference, you should look into the Vincent SV-700. It doesn't have all the same features, but is a superior integrated in regards to sound and design. It allows the user to switch between Class A operation ( 50 watts into 8 ohms) and class AB operation (100 watts 8 ohms and 200 watts 4 ohms) and uses 1 12AX7 and 2 12AU7 tubes per side in a dual mono configuration. I installed some quality NOS tubes in mine and was super impressed with this integrated amplifier. It is an older model but it is still available and is a 53 lb beast with a massive toroidal transformer. I never understood why there is so little love for the Vincent brand in North America. Thanks for the great review.
@Sunday_Morning570
Жыл бұрын
I got the SV-700 incoming. Love the idea of pure class A for the first 50 watts into 8 ohms. What brands of tubes do you like with the amp?
@sujithchandran2832
Жыл бұрын
Hi , Actually I was fortunate to try SV700 with 237 side by side . And still I have both the amps, but I'm returning the SV700 as I like the sound of 237 for some reason . It seems 237 is more musical, and 700 is more analytical. Hope this helps, you can try both if you have a chance
@jamestorres4705
Жыл бұрын
Jay how do the Arendal speakers compare to the Tekton Double Impact? I want the double impact but want to know speakers that compete with them.I currently own the Wilsenton R8 based on your recommendation, and love it. Would this amplifier be sufficient for these speakers?
@2HatHudders
Жыл бұрын
I take it, it drove the bucharts well?
@danijel-c
Жыл бұрын
12AX7 is ecc83 and you can find dozens of them from different producers and production times. ecc82 and ecc83 are probably the most rolled tubes in the tube world.
@romellmohsin9744
Жыл бұрын
AMC Cvt 3030. Thats a hybrid tube int amp. N yes! This is what u're talking about.. smooth mid n highs and solid bass
@xstensl8823
Жыл бұрын
are the AMC still in production. almost bought one.
@tritiumglo4699
Жыл бұрын
So. Which one is warmer sir, The Vincent or the Hegel?
@Qthepug
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’ve seen these at Audio Advisor and thought it was their brand. The last decent hybrid tube I heard was Counterpoint’s 200 wpc monster. An Sa20 I think. But that was in the 80s.
@ronb6333
Жыл бұрын
How hot does this run? How much space does it need above it?
@joesprague4642
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, any thoughts on the SV-200? The 237mkII is probably beyond my budget and it’s power is overkill for my small-ish space. Currently using NAD 326bee & Tekton Mini Lores. Interested in the tube sound after your integrated of the year review.
@thedownunderverse
11 ай бұрын
I literally just AB tested the NAD C328 and Vincent Sv-200. Vincent absolutely blows the NAD away. Gorgeous warm sound.
@Micke65
Жыл бұрын
Hi there I had 237mk for 4 month. My issues was.. It was a bit noisy and lacked some resulotion against marantz model 30 Who was on repair. Anyway nice review. And I agree its a Nice integrated. Was a bit torn about Who to sell.. Anyway got michi x3 now and are very happy 🤓
@damonsbest
Жыл бұрын
I agree with the lack of resolution from the Vincent. But for the money it’s not bad at all. I replaced mine with Vincent monos SP-T700’s which was superior & then with Mcintosh MA5300 which was superior again. IMO
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
The warmish sound may come across as lack of resolution compared to brighter/more resolving units. I don’t find it noisy… it’s pretty dead quiet
@Micke65
Жыл бұрын
@@Jayiyagi nice that your unit was quiet . Mine was as noisy that i heard it from about 50cm . I dont have so sensitive speakers contour 30i /88db . After change stock tube the treble was alot better . With stock not so . I thing they change stock tube in mk 2 to the one i changed to myself from Vincent recommendation . Might be that i dont have ground/jordat power in my room . Anyway very powerfull and nice sounding amp . Keep it up 👍🏻 You should try rotel michi x3 i think you would love it 🥰
@siriosstar4789
4 ай бұрын
last week i returned my vincent MKll becuse it almost blew up my new polk L 600s . the amp shut down when pavarotti was singing nessum dorma at a 1/3 volume. i traded it in for a Marantz model 30 which has a very clear and delineated sound stage in between the speakers but no depth that one feels immersed in . i'm keeping the marantz because i trust it so far as opposed to not trusting the vincent which almost destroyed my speakers . the final straw was after about two days when i was lisenting at a low level and a huge pop occurred and the right speaker tripled in volume . if i was playing this speakers loud i might have damaged them . i love the sound of the vincent but i can't risk another episode like that .
@pavelmarchev1468
10 ай бұрын
If you have some info, or you've heard Unico Primo - how would you compare this Vincent hybrid to the Unico Primo?
@victorventura1956
Жыл бұрын
Do you like this over the Hegel H120 to drive a pair of Kef R3's ?
@rmzidann
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t this a rebranded ShengYa amplifier?
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure but I don’t see ShengYa selling this exact same thing. Does it really matter though?
@rmzidann
Жыл бұрын
@@Jayiyagi it’s a ShengYa clone and yes it does matter. You should know better 🙏🏼
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
@@rmzidannwhich model is this vincent a clone of? They are not rebranded clones. From my understanding, It is designed in germany and made by shenya. I don’t see a problem with that
@chowanartmekarporn4211
Жыл бұрын
How is sound different from Billie Amp? Billie Amp MKII is coming on review?
@RejuvenateHopewithPulsors
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, I am very interested in the Vincent audio SV-237Mk2. I would like your opinion since I cannot hear the integrated amplifier. There is no dealer in my surrounding that salles this. I have Bowers & Wilkins 703 S2 towers and my room is 18” by 15” and is an open-concept room. I have heard and love the Rotel RA-1592 that sounds dynamic and powerful on it but I was looking for more air and imaging and a dark background. I also love the Michi X3 for clarity, detail, power, dark background, and air but the high frequency is irritating my ear. They do sound amazing on the Paradigm Founders but too aggressive on my 703 S2. Do you think the SV-237 MK2 would be a good fit for my system and my taste? P.S. I love your video. I look at all of them and you are doing a great professional job at it. I am looking forward to your 2023 videos. Thank you for all your input. Pp.Ss. Have a great holiday.
@MisterJDee
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, how long does it take to warm up after its been on STBY before its ready to play... I've heard that Tube preamps can take from minutes to hours to warm up before they are ready to use. Many thanks
@Jayiyagi
Жыл бұрын
not long at all. it has a warm up time by itself and you are set to go within a few min
@toddhupp
Жыл бұрын
Their hybrid pre amps are excellent also. Can be paired with solid or tube power amps.
@MCMTL
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to introduce tubes to my system. My best power amps are Hitachi HMA-7500 and Onkyo M-504. (I also own the matching preamps.) I've been told a tube buffer might be an option. Is there an article out there that covers tube buffers and preamps specifically. Not looking for something too expensive but I'm willing to spend a reasonable amount to upgrade the sound of my system.
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