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hybrid integrateds (Vincent and others)

Currently have Audio Refinement separates in my main system. I’m curious and want to try a Vincent or other hybrid tube preamp stage / ss amp stage along with my modified RP6 and ProAc Studio 148s (see system details). I would really like to find a Vincent SV-226 as it has no digital inputs (don’t need them), 6 analog inputs and a hefty 200w into 4 ohms for my ProAcs.

Am I wasting my time searching for this Vincent SV-226 as the YBA / Audio Refinement gear gets quite high marks already? If not, does anyone know of any SV-226 that might be coming up for sale?
sbrownnw
mets1p
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I own the Vincent 237 Integrated amp and it's hard to beat at it's price point IMO. They're connected to a pair of Monitor Audio Gold 200's and they make those speakers sing. I've also compared it to the tube integrated that I own , which is a real honey of an amp, a TAD 60 which I also own and the differences between the Vincent and the 2 tube amps are small. The bass response is solid, no pun intended, highs are sweet not bright and the mids are just about equal to both tube amps.

mesch
3,509 posts
 
Yea, I used to own the 226. A great integrated with tight bass, smooth mids and highs, great soundstage and imaging. Wish I never sold it. Another one which I currently own is the Pathos Model One MKII. Doesn't have the power of the Vincent, at 130wpc into 4ohms. I believe many more 236s have been sold in the US and therefore more available than the 226.
sbrownnw OP
700 posts
 
Would really like to find a black US version SV-226 in excellent condition with remote and box. 
chrshanl37
835 posts
 
I agree with mesch you may have better luck finding a 236.
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twoleftears
5,318 posts
 
So Pathos is out of the question?  They have two or three models that I think you might like.
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