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Vincent's SA-32 preamplifier and SP-332 power amplifier are powerful, reliable units in their own right. However, together, these components become something more than the sum of their parts. This award-winning pre-amp + power amp combo is one of Vincents best bang-for-buck systems and does incredible justice to any piece of music you run through it. The combination of vacuum tubes and solid-state technology means you get the sweetness of tubes, but the power and efficiency of transistors.
What's Included
- Vincent SA-32 Preamplifier
- Vincent SP-332 Stereo Power Amplifier
"The essence of this Vincent combination is refined musicality. It goes about its music-making business in a subtle yet involving way that's really quite charming on its own terms. The brand has acquired a cult following among cash-strapped audiophiles, and listening to the SA-32/SP-332 you can see – or indeed hear – why. Tonally it's pretty smooth and even, with just a touch of silk up top and warmth down below. In the midband things aren't too in your face, but there's still a good degree of detail. It conjures up a nicely capacious soundstage and has a good reserve of power allied to decent dynamic headroom. The overall impression is of an affordable pre-power that does a lot of things really rather well."
"Vincent has become something of a cult amongst cash-strapped hi-fi enthusiasts, who can't stretch to true high end but still insist on serious sound. That's precisely what this SA-32/SP-332 combo offers. After you've realised this, you can forgive its slightly whimsical ergonomics and not especially great finish – that's all by-the-by. Indeed, this is a quintessential 'affordable audiophile' combination, the sort of thing that there's always been a market for, and always will be. The hi-fi world continues to morph around us, but as that old expression goes, 'plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose…'"
Read the full Applause Award review on StereoNET
Following public demand for a relaunch of the popular SA-31, Vincent has responded with the new hybrid preamp, the SA-32.
Bigger, more powerful and sporting more features than it's predecessor, the SA-31 has been completely overhauled to create a quality hybrid stereo preamplifier worthy of including in your 2-channel Hi-Fi setup.
Key Features:
- Discrete Tube Processing
- High-Fidelity natural sound
- Tone & Gain Control
- Total of 6 inputs (5x RCA, 1x XLR)
- Total of 2 x RCA Pre-Outs, 2x Outputs
- Included remote control for easy input selection & volume control
User Manual (PDF, 3MB)
A hybrid power amplifier for a powerful end-stage.
At first glance, the SP-332 is instantly recognizable. With extended use, it is obvious that this is a unique amp that stands on its own in terms of sound quality and performance.
Key Features
- An enhancement of the popular SP-331
- Hybrid tube & solid-state amplification
- Twin VU meters measures loudness
- 2 x 150 Watt power output 8 Ohms
- Superior power reserves.
- 4 x high-quality speaker binding posts per channel
- Powerful, deep bass performance
User Manual (PDF, 3MB)
In comparison to its predecessor, four type-6N16 tubes are used in the SA-32 instead of two. The first two tubes are in the input section. Two more tubes sit in front of the output after the tone control. This results in the entire sound characteristic being more natural and precise. The relaunched switch provides better dynamics and more musicality to your source material.
Valve amplification is used in addition to transistor solid-state amplification to result in a pre-amp that sounds stupendously clear and is efficient in terms of power consumption.
The SP-332, with its hybrid design, combines the advantages of both vacuum tube and transistor amplification. Valve amplification provides the classic warm tone that audio enthusiasts crave. Combined with transistor solid-state technology, the result is a power amp that is efficient in terms of power consumption, and in sound is timelessly rich. This is a main amplifier with little competition and one that never loses control when working with even the most demanding of loads.
Inside, two 6N16 tubes working in differential push-pull form the input stage, giving the sound signal its classic warmth and richness. In the transistor output stage, there are 8 large FET transistors available for the final amplification. These generate 150 watts per channel at 8 ohms - enough power to effortlessly drive even the most critical speakers.
A power amplifier that meets modern AV needs musty be powerful yet delicate. Capable of reproducing everything from airy voice and acoustic instruments, to the strength and punch of a huge musical piece.
The SA-32 has gain and tone-control options that allow you to make fine adjustments to the sound of your source material before it even hits the main amplifier. Control the amount of treble and bass with the dials on the front of the unit. Deactivating the Tone switch on the front of the unit bypasses the Bass & Treble EQ control, so you can choose to hear your source material with or without adjustments.
The loudness function on the SA-31 has been replaced by a gain attenuator. By pressing the switch, the preamp gain is decreased by 8dB. This makes the SA-32 compatible with power amps with a higher amplification factor without any issues.
The SP-332 is an enhancement of the hugely popular SP-331, which upgrades it with higher quality inputs at the rear and dual speaker outputs. The dual speaker outputs can be switched on and off individually with the switches at the front. This allows you to easily set up two pairs of loudspeakers, perhaps in two different rooms, to listen to. There are unbalanced RCA inputs on the rear, as well as balanced XLR inputs. This makes the SP-332 compatible with a huge range of preamplifiers. Select which input you're using with the switch on the back.
In the power supply, a 500W toroidal transformer provides the power necessary for constant. Elcos with a capacity of 80,000 µF "buffer" them. Transferred to the sound creates a "dry", powerful and deep bass fundament. The stabilization of the voltage is handled by a 6N15 tube.
The SA-32 features a huge amount of options when connecting Hi-Fi devices. With a total of 6 inputs and 4 outputs, this preamp enables almost endless connectivity options.
For your source devices, the SA-32 features 5 Stereo RCA inputs and a stereo set of balanced XLR inputs. That's up to 5 different source material devices you can connect, and with the XLR in, you can bring in audio from the Pre-Out of a separate unit if you wish.
With a stereo RCA and XLR out, you can connect the preamp straight into a power amplifier. Alternatively, by using either of the 2 stereo pre-outs on the device, you can connect to a separate unit and bypass the processing of this preamp completely.
On the front panel of the SP-332, you'll notice the new VU meters. The colour backlight and the status LEDs can be switched between red, blue, green and white using a sliding switch on the back.
With its hybrid construction of valves and transistors, the SP-332 has a lot going on under the hood. However, with your system's aesthetic in mind, the exterior of this unit is sleek and minimal.
Vincent is a German brand and manufacturer of Class-A Hi-Fi equipment. SInce 1995, Vincent has stood for continual development to 2-channel stereo in the high-end class.
| Model Number | BUN900822 |
|---|---|
| RRP | 4,598.00 |
| Specs | SA-32 PreamplifierFrequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5 dB Inputs: Dimensions: 430 x 77 x 360 mm What's in the Box?
SP-332 Power AmplifierFrequency Response: Nominal Output Power 8 Ohm: 2 x 150 Watt T.H.D.: < 0.1% Inputs: Outputs: Tubes: 2 x 6N16, 1 x 6N15 Weight: 21.1 kg What's in the Box? |
