{"product_id":"vincent-audio-sv-228-hybrid-stereo-integrated-amplifier","title":"Vincent Audio SV-228 Hybrid Stereo Integrated Amplifier","description":"\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Hybrid Amplifier — The Best of Both Worlds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn integrated amplifier is the heart of a stereo system. It takes the signal from your sources — turntable, CD player, streamer, even your phone — and boosts it so your speakers can fill the room. One box holds the preamp and power amp, so setup stays simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Vincent Audio SV-228 is a hybrid flagship: one 6N4 tube and two ECC82 tubes shape the signal in the preamp stage, while solid-state Toshiba A1941 transistors handle the power amp stage. Vincent positions it as a more affordable alternative to their flagship SV-737, and as the successor to the well-regarded SV-227MK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat hybrid design delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 180 watts per channel into 4 ohms — enough headroom to drive demanding speakers with real authority, while keeping the warmth and detail tube circuits are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eModern Features in a Classic Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe SV-228's front panel keeps a classic touch: a real VU meter, with adjustable backlight colors so it fits your room and your style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA built-in Burr-Brown PCM5102 DAC accepts an optical (Toslink) or coaxial digital input, and Bluetooth 5.0 lets you stream wirelessly from your phone, tablet, or computer. Bass and treble tone controls (with a bypass switch for an uncolored signal) and a loudness button round out the front panel, along with a headphone output for private listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA stereo main input lets the SV-228 double as a pure power amplifier, so it can slot into a home theater system fed by an AV preamp or processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAudiophilia\u003c\/em\u003e called the SV-228's sound \"eminently engaging and easy to love,\" praising its \"rightness of tone and lush, holographic presentation.\" GadgetryTech's video review highlighted how well the tube and solid-state sections work together, calling out its dynamics and detail at the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tube warmth and serious solid-state power in one component\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate preamp and power amp to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're building a two-channel system with real headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100 watts into 8 ohms and 180 into 4 ohms handles demanding speakers with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a home theater bypass\u003c\/strong\u003e so the same amp can serve your two-channel system and your AV setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a classic VU meter and a built-in DAC and Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e for a complete, modern front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need a compact, shelf-friendly amp,\u003c\/strong\u003e look at Vincent's smaller SV-200 instead — the SV-228 is a full-size component built for a proper rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo stereo RCA inputs handle sources like a CD player or a phono preamp. There's no built-in phono stage, so vinyl fans will need a separate phono preamplifier — we carry several affordable options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe optical and coaxial digital inputs feed the built-in DAC, and Bluetooth 5.0 covers wireless streaming. A stereo main input lets an AV preamp or processor drive the SV-228 directly for home theater use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the output side, you get a preamp output, a record output, four pairs of speaker terminals (enough to run two pairs of speakers at once), a front-panel headphone jack, and a full-function metal remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the SV-228:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 100 watts into 8 ohms, this amp can drive demanding speakers. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/floorstanding-speakers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/bookshelf-speakers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Preamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spinning vinyl? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/turntables\/phono-preamplifiers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, including Vincent Audio options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good cables matter at this level. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/speaker-cables\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/interconnect-cables\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 34 lbs, the SV-228 needs a sturdy home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/furniture\/audio-racks\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the SV-228 have a built-in phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo — you'll need a separate phono preamp for your turntable. Call 800-942-0220 for a recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it drive large or power-hungry speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes — 100 watts into 8 ohms and 180 into 4 ohms handles most floorstanders and demanding speakers with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the \"Main In\" input for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt lets an AV preamp or processor feed the SV-228 directly, so it can double as the power amp for a home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I stream music wirelessly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSelect the Bluetooth input, pair your device, and play from any music app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, a front-panel headphone jack is built in for private listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finish options are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe SV-228 comes in silver or black, so you can match your other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGadgetryTech reviews the SV-228's hybrid design, sound, and build quality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P9Y1us_O4H4\" title=\"Vincent SV-228 Hybrid Integrated Amp Review - Tubes and Solid State Come Together\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNemo Audio Project shares hands-on impressions of the SV-228 across different music styles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WuOmIi6-Ywo\" title=\"Passion \u0026amp; Excellence!! 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Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about preamplifiers, tube audio, or building a two-channel system? 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