Vincent SV-500


This looks like a good integrated to get one’s feet wet and try out vacuum tube sound. On sale.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/mobile/prodinfo.asp?number=VISV500

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If you just want to try out tubes I suggest you start with a simple tube buffer.About $150.00 opposed to $1000.00..Hybrids are a pretty good compromise but IMO with all the excellent choices in an all tube integrated amp from Yaqin,Cayin and many others why dip a toe when you can dive right in?
I did dive in! I bought a Line Magnetic Audio 216 integrated amp which I truly like a lot. I might trade up my older Marantz receiver in the bedrooom for this Vincent. It is 50wpc, perfect price and power output for my bookshelf speakers.
I once own the vincent 226. A great integrated with tight bass, smooth mids and highs, great soundstage. Wish I never sold it! I have not heard the 500.