Vincent SV-226MKII integrated

PSOVLSK
PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
edited April 28 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
It's been a sad week of selling off some of my equipment in my quest for an end game (for me) integrated for my 2 channel system. I've sold my Usher 6311 which I didn't think I'd ever part with, my LSiM702 surrounds, and my Usher center channel is also for sale. This is the hardest one to let go. I've sung its praises since I bought it about 5 years ago, and I may regret letting it go as I love the Vincent look AND sound.

Unit is in great shape. I recently replaced one of the tubes with a Genelex Gold Lion and noticed a slight improvement in soundstage and separation. The other two tubes are the tubes that were in the unit when I received it.

This piece has had a few owners here at CP. I believe it started with @kevhed72 who passed it on to @ZLTFUL, who passed it on to @scubalab, who passed it on to me. I'd really like for it to stay in the family.

$1000 to your door CONUS with paypal f&f or you pay the fees. I have the owner's manual, remote, and the tool for taking the top off. I think I have a generic power cable, but I'll confirm that before any sale. I also have the original box, plus an outer box for shipping.

I feel strongly that this is one of the best integrated out there in this price range.
Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    edited April 28
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    I'll try to take some better pictures. I didn't realize those were so dark until I posted them.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Really nice deal especially with shipping included. GLWS.
  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    Paul, what are you gearing up for? I still have the MasterSound Compact 845 here waiting on you B)
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    You should just send it to me so that it gets some use. I won't even charge you a storage fee :D
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    Good grief. I just realized I put the wrong model number in the title. As you can see from the picture with owner’s manual, it’s an SV-236MK.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    Good deal here folks.
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    Weekend bump.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    I noticed the paint missing a little bit where one of the screws goes in on the top so I wanted to post a picture of it. When taking the picture, I noticed one of the speaker terminals slightly bent. I guess it’s been this way as long as I’ve owned it because I can’t imagine I’ve done anything to bend it. Anyway, here’s a pic.

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    I also noticed today that when plugged into my Wireworld Power Port, there is a clicking noise when powered on. Plugged into the wall, there is no noise. I made a couple of videos and will try to post them
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    Free bump for an off topic question -

    Shunyata PC?

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    edited May 10
    Yes. Shunyata Venom

    On another note, I accidentally deleted the video of the clicking, so I’ll have to record another one.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    No more clicking. I installed two new tubes and it hasn’t clicked since.

    As mentioned in another thread, $3000 for this and my Usher MD2’s to established members.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 767
    I suspect that the missing paint is intentional, for grounding purposes.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    Not to discredit that notion but usually that is done on the other side of the panels where it's not visible
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
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    Topless photo and price drop.

    $950
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  • Conradicles
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,578
    GLWTS. That's a very nice unit at a great price!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    This is no longer for sale at the moment. Having some issues with tubes that I want to get worked out before selling. I think it’s nothing more than I purchased a bad tube, but I want to run it for a little while to confirm. I’ll start a new thread if/when it becomes available again.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    Some of us have tube testers, we could test tubes for you.
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    Thanks Ivan.

    So here’s the deal: a few months ago the Vincent was making a clicking noise when powering on. I changed the front tube and all was well. A couple of weeks ago the clicking came back so I ordered a pair of new tubes for the back. Again, new tubes, no clicking. Well, I turn it on a couple of days ago and I’ve got no sound in the left speaker. Troubleshooting leads me to the tube which is a goner. Since the integrated is for sale, I had the box inside and I found an extra tube that I never knew I had. I put it in and, so far, problem solved. BUT, I want to give it some time before selling it now.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    SOLD
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