A mini review of the Vincent SV-236 + Bonus Pics
kevhed72
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I had the Vincent up and running for a few weeks now-kudos to Luther (Wardsweb) on a super smooth transaction. This integrated is a beast; I needed two of my sons to help me lift it due I jacked my back up recently. It is a beautiful piece with 6 RCA inputs, defeatable tone controls, and real, non plasticy remote control. The pre amp section uses 3 vacuum tubes and the amp section is 150 watts of SS-which is plenty for my LSiM703s.
The first CD I listened to via my TEAC 1000 was Chungas Revenge by the late, great Frank Zappa. If you are not familiar with this album, it runs of gamet of Zappas musical styles; it can sound harsh on the wrong stereo. Right of the bat I was hearing subtle details on an album which were hidden from me for 40 years, when I first liberated the album from my Dads record collection. The influence of the tubes on music is recognizable right away, and mediocre recordings really don't shine (I guess this is how one is forced deeper down the rabbit hole). So far, jazz and classical really sound great, as well as anything with a medium to slow pace; piano, organ, bells, etc. really carry much longer before disappearing. Last word and I'll cut this off-my speakers sound boomy with some recordings-they are 12" from the back and 18" from the sides. All the walls in the room are 5/8 drywall with Roxul insulation behind; this was part of my 2 year journey to finish the other half of the basement. Enjoy the the pics and cheers,
The first CD I listened to via my TEAC 1000 was Chungas Revenge by the late, great Frank Zappa. If you are not familiar with this album, it runs of gamet of Zappas musical styles; it can sound harsh on the wrong stereo. Right of the bat I was hearing subtle details on an album which were hidden from me for 40 years, when I first liberated the album from my Dads record collection. The influence of the tubes on music is recognizable right away, and mediocre recordings really don't shine (I guess this is how one is forced deeper down the rabbit hole). So far, jazz and classical really sound great, as well as anything with a medium to slow pace; piano, organ, bells, etc. really carry much longer before disappearing. Last word and I'll cut this off-my speakers sound boomy with some recordings-they are 12" from the back and 18" from the sides. All the walls in the room are 5/8 drywall with Roxul insulation behind; this was part of my 2 year journey to finish the other half of the basement. Enjoy the the pics and cheers,
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You got a statement piece that integrated of yours is good stuff, my Vincent Preamp looks like the pre section of your integrated. Luther offered to sell me that integrated and had I not already ordered my pre, I would of bought it. I had Zappa one size fits all blasting last night. I'm happy for you welcome to the Vincent club, I might just put on Chungas revenge next.
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@kevhed72
Very nice!!
Some room treatments may help the boominess.
That setup looks really sharp. Congrats on the new gear.2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A -
@kevhed72
Very nice!!
Some room treatments may help the boominess.
That setup looks really sharp. Congrats on the new gear.
Perhaps corner traps for the front corners? How big would you suggest....I have some large traps I DIYed awhile back I am looking to repurpose. I'm guessing corner traps should be pretty thick......thoughts? -
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Gorgeous, you got a great deal on that integrated.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Nice unit you got there, thanks for sharing.
Outside of Rogue Audio, I'm very much looking at Vincent products. I've yet to listen to them....but the feedback regarding price to performance seems good.2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2 -
Nice. Real nice. now put that cap back on the vinyl cleaning solution
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heh -- that HH Scott integrated amp on the floor caught my eye...
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It sounds wonderful....when my back fully recovers I want to put it back in the mix vs. the Vincent.....it weighs a ton!mhardy6647 wrote: »heh -- that HH Scott integrated amp on the floor caught my eye...
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mhardy6647 wrote: »heh -- that HH Scott integrated amp on the floor caught my eye...
Mine too, Scott made some nice stuff back in the day and even their receivers were well built. Definitely worth bringing back up to snuff.
Congrats on the Vincent btw, always nice to get new toys.
Just an observation from the cheap seats.....that first reflection point on the right speaker appears to go right out the doorway.
Your boom issue, to me anyway, is a result of the Vincent in combination with the MIT cables. You may want to try an interconnect with some tight bass as a characteristic to offset it some. Room treatments may help some too.HT SYSTEM-
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Nice! Congrats!
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Perhaps a room treatment in that adjoining room....funny you mention the ICs....they are next in line for an upgrade to S2s to match the speaker cables.
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Looks very nice. Congratulations
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Nice looking integrated..and nice review. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice Kev! that put a smile on my face!2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
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