Vincent Audio Hybrid SV...?


Not too long ago I bought a used Vincent Audio SV 236mk. I've been browsing various forums looking for others experiences with the amp, as well as tube rolling mine, and have found out something rather strange. I found a picture of someone's amp they took and posted. What I have labeled A B C all are marked as SV236MK, as to be expected. However, in my amp (which according to the information on the rear panel & the box it came in is a SV 236MK) those same three boards are marked as SV 237MK!? Unfortunately the amp is at work or I would take pics of its innards, but I know the marking say SV 237MK and the smaller board marked C here is a completely different layout, and even A&B have differences. . It does use 12AX7 in all three tube positions, unlike an actual 237MK. Any idea what is going on?

craigvmn

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This is the reply I got from Vincent Audio in Germany:

 

the serial number matches to SV-236 MK. The PCB could have different printings, because the empty PCB (without parts) could be used in different items and they are pre printed.

 

In your unit there should be 3 pcs 12AX7 tube inside.