I recently purchased a used Vincent SV 237 integrated. The amp section is 150 W / 250 W for 4/8 ohms, with the first 10 watts in Class A and the preamp section is tubed. I bought it to replace an Audio Research VSi55 tubed integrated, which I loved. They sound more alike than different, but the Vincent runs a lot cooler since there are no tubes in the power section. I really like it so far. I have it paired up with my Harbeth P3ESRs.
Tube and Hybrid options
I currently have an Audio Analogue Maestro Settanta Rev.2 integrated amp that I am quite happy with; other equipment, LP12/Lingo/SME 309/Clearaudio Titanium, Ayre P-5xe phono preamp, Monitor Audio PL200's 1st gen., and Crystal Clear Audio Magnum Opus cables. I am getting the tube or hybrid itch but as I live on Vancouver Island no opportunity to audition. Therefore I was hoping to get comments/thoughts on the transition from SS to a Pathos Logos hybrid or one of the Unison all tube products.
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