Vincent SV-228
The Vincent SV-228 marries tube-rich warmth with muscular Class A/B control, delivering holographic imaging, deep yet disciplined bass and effortless dynamics. Audiophilia heard exceptional tonal fullness and speaker grip, while Lite MAGAZIN praised its clear, lively composure. Bluetooth, DAC connectivity, a capable headphone stage and glowing VU meters complete a richly satisfying system hub.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
94/100
Build Quality
91/100
Features Connectivity
93/100
Value for Money
93/100
Pros
Warm, tonally rich and emotionally engaging sound with clear, transparent detail.
Expansive, layered soundstage with convincing three-dimensional vocal placement and natural imaging.
Strong power and control deliver tight, precise bass and composed dynamics at high levels.
Versatile, premium-feeling feature set includes Bluetooth, digital inputs, pre-out, tone controls, VU meters and an impressively capable headphone output.
Cons
Digital connectivity is limited to one optical and one coaxial input, with no USB input or DSD support.
Its warm voicing may be overly rich when paired with already warm or rolled-off loudspeakers.
No balance control.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 94/100
Reviewers consistently describe a richly musical yet controlled hybrid presentation, combining clear detail and firm bass with an unusually spacious, layered presentation. It appears particularly well suited to listeners who want tube-like tonal colour and emotional involvement without sacrificing drive, composure, or clarity.
Transparency Resolution
92/100
Lite MAGAZIN found the midrange and treble clear and transparent, with vocal breaths and subtle trembles conveyed in detail without becoming dissected. Audiophilia likewise noted detailed highs, while describing the overall sound as full-bodied rather than stripped of texture or soul.
Tonal Balance Musicality
94/100
The SV-228 is repeatedly praised for a smooth, warm, harmonious and tonally rich voice. While Lite MAGAZIN considered it fundamentally neutral and faithful to recordings, Audiophilia and Nemo Propaganda especially enjoyed its fullness, emotional pull, and engaging tube-informed character.
Dynamics
94/100
Reviewers found the Vincent lively from the first beat, able to release substantial energy while retaining control and rhythmic precision. Audiophilia reported effortless handling of dynamic swings and strong loudspeaker control, while other reviews found it capable with demanding speakers and at high listening levels.
Soundstage Imaging
95/100
Spatial performance is a recurring standout: Lite MAGAZIN heard a wide, realistic stage with convincing foreground-to-background layering. Audiophilia praised firmly placed three-dimensional vocals, and Nemo Propaganda called the presentation exceptionally holographic, while noting that image outlines favour natural realism over razor-sharp analysis.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
The reviews describe a robustly assembled amplifier with a heavy brushed or anodized-aluminum faceplate, precise controls, and no cheap-feeling or loose parts. Inside, hifitest.de found the transformer, output stage, heat sinking, and tube section neatly and thoughtfully arranged.
Features Connectivity
93/100
The SV-228 combines analogue line and main-in connections with coaxial and optical digital inputs, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, pre-out and record-out connections, A/B speaker terminals, and a 6.3 mm headphone output. Its switchable bass and treble controls, loudness function, VU meters, and well-regarded headphone performance make it notably versatile for a hybrid integrated amplifier.
Value for Money
93/100
At roughly $1,799 to $2,699.95, the SV-228 is positioned as a premium hybrid integrated amplifier, yet reviewers repeatedly regard the package as compelling against alternatives in that class. Lite MAGAZIN rated value as excellent, hifitest.de called it very good value, and Audiophilia highlighted the pragmatic appeal of its sound, DAC, outputs, and headphone capability.
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Specifications
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB); 20 Hz – 50 kHz (+/- 2 dB)
- Nominal Output Power RMS / 8 Ohm
- 2 x 100 Watt
- Nominal Output Power RMS / 4 Ohm
- 2 x 180 Watt
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- < 0.1 % (1 kHz, 1 W)
- Input Sensitivity
- 560 mV
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- > 90 dB
- Input Impedance
- 47 kOhm
- Max. Power Consumption
- 350 Watt
- Inputs
- 2 x Stereo RCA, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical, 1 x Bluetooth, 1 x Stereo Main In
- Outputs
- 1 x Stereo Pre Out, 1 x Stereo Rec Out, 4 x 2 Speaker Terminals
- Tubes
- 1 x 6N4, 2 x ECC82
- Playable Digital Formats
- WAV, FLAC, APE, LPCM, MP3, AAC, AC3, WMA
- Colour
- Black, Silver
- Weight
- 15.5 kg
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 430 x 152 x 450 mm
Manufacturer's Description — Vincent
The SV-228 is the consistent further development of one of ours successful amplifiers series in the Power Line. In a complete new design, with a VU meter embedded in the front panel, the SV-228 is the legitimate successor of the SV-227 MK.
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