The SV-500 MK is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC by Vincent that delivers 50 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 80 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in 2021. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. The SV-500 MK is a hybrid, with vacuum tubes in the preamplifier stage feeding a solid-state output, running 1x 12AX7, 2x 6N1. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (Burr-Brown), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. The Vincent SV-500 MK has an MSRP of $1,700.
There are 2 Vincent amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Vincent Integrated Amplifier Series
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Vincent SV-500 MK is rated at 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 50 watts into 8-ohms
- 80 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 50 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Vincent SV-500 MK?
50 W into 8 ohms, 80 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Vincent SV-500 MK is rated at 50 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room.
When pairing the Vincent SV-500 MK with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Vincent SV-500 MK Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Vincent SV-500 MK amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Vincent SV-500 MK, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Vincent SV-500 MK has total of 3 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
- Yes Optical Digital Input
- Yes Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input
- HDMI Input (Yes)
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Vincent SV-500 MK features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Vincent SV-500 MK doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, Vincent SV-500 MK has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
DAC and Digital Music
The Vincent SV-500 MK's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the SV-500 MK is the
Burr-Brown.
Vincent SV-500 MK Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 80 into 4.
- ✓Hybrid design, with a valve stage ahead of a solid-state output section.
- ✓Built-in DAC, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Bluetooth for playing straight from a phone.
- Nothing the published specs count against it.
Vincent SV-500 MK External Dimensions and Weight
Vincent SV-500 MK has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 4-5/8 x 17 x 14-11/16 inch (116.8 x 431.8 x 373.4 mm ). The unit weighs
9.98 kg (22 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Vincent SV-500 MK is approximately 1612.3cm2 / 249.9inch2.
- Width: 431.8mm (17")
- Height: 116.8mm (4-5/8")
- Depth: 373.4mm (14-11/16")
- Weight: 9.98 kg (22 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1612.3cm2 / 249.9inch2
- Volume: ~18.8 liter / 5.0 gallon
Available colors
Vincent SV-500 MK is available in Black and Silver color options.
| General |
| Brand |
Vincent |
| Full Model Name |
Vincent SV-500 MK |
| Release Date |
2021 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Hybrid (vacuum tube and solid state) |
| Tubes |
| Input and Driver Tubes | 1x 12AX7, 2x 6N1 |
| Total Tube Count | 3 |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
50 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
80 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
|
| THD |
|
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
Burr-Brown |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
3 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
Yes |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
Yes |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
116.8mm (4-5/8") |
| Width |
431.8mm (17") |
| Depth |
373.4mm (14-11/16") |
| Weight |
9.98 kg (22 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black,Silver |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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How much power does the Vincent SV-500 MK have?
The Vincent SV-500 MK delivers 50 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 80 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It increases its output into 4 ohms, so it has some headroom for harder-to-drive speakers.
Does the Vincent SV-500 MK use vacuum tubes?
Partly. The Vincent SV-500 MK is a hybrid - vacuum tubes in the input and driver stages feed a solid-state output stage, so it takes some of the character of a valve amplifier with the power and the load tolerance of a transistor one. It runs 1x 12AX7, 2x 6N1.
How long do the tubes in the Vincent SV-500 MK last?
Output valves are a consumable. In normal domestic use a set lasts somewhere between about 2,000 and 5,000 hours - a few years for most people - and they degrade gradually rather than failing outright. Input and driver valves last far longer, often the life of the amplifier. Check the warranty card before you buy: valves are almost never covered by the amplifier's own parts warranty, and are usually warranted separately for 90 days to a year.
What amplifier class is the Vincent SV-500 MK?
The Vincent SV-500 MK uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
Does the Vincent SV-500 MK have a built-in DAC?
Yes. The Vincent SV-500 MK has a built-in DAC (Burr-Brown), so you can feed it a digital source directly without buying a separate converter.
Can I connect a turntable to the Vincent SV-500 MK?
No. The Vincent SV-500 MK has no phono input, so a turntable needs an external phono preamp (or a deck with one built in) before it can be connected.
Does the Vincent SV-500 MK have Bluetooth?
Yes. The Vincent SV-500 MK supports Bluetooth, so you can stream straight from a phone, tablet or laptop.
Does the Vincent SV-500 MK have a headphone output?
No. The Vincent SV-500 MK does not have a headphone output, so headphone listening needs a separate headphone amplifier.
How much does the Vincent SV-500 MK cost?
The Vincent SV-500 MK has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $1,700.
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