{"product_id":"vincent-audio-sv-237","title":"Vincent Audio SV-237MKII 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\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\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Vincent Audio SV-237MKII is a hybrid: vacuum tubes in the preamp stage, solid-state transistors in the power amp stage. Tubes give a warm, natural sound; transistors add raw power and reliability — smooth tube character backed by real muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEngineer Frank Blöhbaum designed the circuit, with one 12AX7 tube and two 6N1P-EV tubes up front. Four output transistors deliver 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 250 into 4 ohms — enough for almost any speaker, including floorstanders, planars, and electrostatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe first 10 watts run in pure Class A mode, widely seen as the best-sounding design, since the output stays \"on\" at all times, avoiding crossover distortion. Everyday listening rarely tops 10 watts, so you'll hear Class A sound most of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe MKII brings the SV-237 up to date with built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming from your phone, tablet, or computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFor digital sources, an optical (Toslink) and a coaxial input each feed an upgraded Burr Brown PCM 5102 DAC — the chip that turns digital music into analog sound — supporting high-resolution audio up to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe front panel keeps classic bass and treble tone controls, a bypass switch for an uncolored signal, and a loudness button so quiet listening doesn't sound thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe SV-237MKII has won praise across the hi-fi press. Craig Chase of \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e called it \"a top-tier performer at a very competitive price.\" Noel Keywood of \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi World\u003c\/em\u003e measured very low distortion and praised its \"spacious, natural sound.\" The original SV-237 also won a Reference Award from Germany's i-fidelity.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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 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\u003c\/strong\u003e and want one hub for every source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers need real power\u003c\/strong\u003e — floorstanders, planars, or electrostatics that demand high current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a built-in DAC and Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e to stream without extra gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThree stereo RCA inputs handle a CD player, a phono preamp, and one more source — there's no built-in phono stage, so vinyl fans need a separate phono preamp (we carry affordable Vincent Audio options).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe optical and coaxial inputs feed the built-in DAC for a TV, game console, or CD transport, and Bluetooth 5.0 covers wireless streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFour pairs of speaker posts support bi-wiring or A\/B switching, plus a preamp output, a record output, a headphone jack, two 12-volt triggers, and a full-function remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the SV-237MKII:\u003c\/p\u003e\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 This amp can drive just about anything. 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 \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 45 lbs, it 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\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it 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\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 — 150 watts into 8 ohms and 250 into 4 ohms handles floorstanders, planars, and electrostatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I connect a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, through the rear-panel preamp output, so a powered sub can add bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow long do the tubes last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTypically thousands of hours. They carry a 90-day warranty; the amp carries 2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else do I need to get started?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eJust speakers and speaker cables — Bluetooth is built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eKevin Deal of Upscale Audio walks through the SV-237MKII's features, build quality, and hybrid design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA British Audiophile takes an in-depth look at the SV-237MKII's sound and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\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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