Vincent SV-600 Class A Integrated Amplifier Silver

The Vincent SV-600 is a fully balanced stereo integrated amplifier with a Class A portion that combines 2 × 200 watts, a D/A converter, HDMI ARC and Bluetooth in a solidLine 2.0 chassis.

No tube glows here: the SV-600 is a pure transistor amplifier in which the first 10 watts per channel run in Class A. Instead, two VU meters let you watch it work – and that is honestly the nicer show.

Why the SV-600?

Because it brings power and fine detail together. An FET differential input stage with a common-base stage behind it works fully balanced and, according to the manufacturer, reacts quickly, cleanly and stays stable even with demanding loads. Behind it sit 16 high-power transistors, a toroidal transformer and 40,000 µF of reservoir capacitance. That gives 2 × 200 watts into 8 ohms and 2 × 306 watts into 4 ohms – enough reserve that even a large living room won't leave it out of breath.

What you get

• Fully balanced integrated amplifier in pure transistor technology, the first 10 watts per channel in Class A
• 2 × 200 watts into 8 ohms, 2 × 306 watts into 4 ohms
• Five RCA inputs, one balanced XLR input and two main-in inputs
• Built-in D/A converter with optical, coaxial and HDMI ARC input
• Bluetooth for your smartphone, external antenna included
• Two VU meters with switchable illumination colour
• Pre-out and two speaker pairs (A/B)
• VRC-17 remote control included

Who is the SV-600 for?

For anyone looking for a powerful, calm and clean-sounding integrated amplifier with room for a streamer, CD player, TV and smartphone at the same time. The HDMI ARC input brings TV sound into your system, and the XLR input serves balanced sources.

Honestly: the SV-600 has no phono input, no headphone output and no tone control. A turntable needs a phono preamp, and the HDMI input works without CEC – so you adjust the volume on the Vincent remote, not the TV remote. At 21.9 kilos and 448 mm deep, it also needs a sturdy, well-ventilated shelf.

Our verdict

The SV-600 is the powerful all-rounder of the new solidLine 2.0: transistor technology with a Class A portion, connections from XLR to HDMI ARC and reserves for almost any speaker. If you don't need the tube warmth of the hybrid models, you get a great deal of amplifier here. Which speakers suit it and whether your room can carry the 22 kilos, we're happy to clarify. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls) or drop by HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.

Technical specifications

• Type: fully balanced stereo integrated amplifier in transistor technology (Class A up to 10 W, Class AB above), solidLine 2.0
• Output power into 8 ohms: 2 × 200 W
• Output power into 4 ohms: 2 × 306 W
• Class A power into 8 ohms: 2 × 10 W
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
• Total harmonic distortion: below 0.1% (1 kHz, 1 W)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: above 90 dB
• Input sensitivity: 220 mV
• Input impedance: 47 kOhm
• Analogue inputs: 5× stereo RCA, 1× stereo XLR, 2× main in (stereo)
• Digital inputs: 1× optical, 1× coaxial, 1× HDMI (ARC, without CEC), 1× Bluetooth (external antenna)
• Outputs: 1× stereo pre out, 2 speaker pairs (A/B), 2× 3.5 mm jack (power control)
• Headphone output: not available
• Phono input: not available
• Max. power consumption: 820 W
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 430 × 150 × 448 mm
• Weight: 21.9 kg
• Colour: Silver
• Included in the box: Vincent SV-600, VRC-17 remote control, power cable, Bluetooth antenna, instruction manual

Frequently asked questions

Does the Vincent SV-600 have a built-in D/A converter?
Yes. The SV-600 has a D/A converter that you feed through an optical, a coaxial and an HDMI ARC input, for example from a streamer, CD player or TV. So you don't need a separate converter for these digital sources. Bluetooth is on board too, but network streaming over Wi-Fi or LAN is not.

Can I connect my TV to the SV-600?
Yes, via the HDMI ARC input the TV sound plays directly through your system. The input works without CEC: you therefore adjust the volume on the Vincent remote rather than the TV remote. Alternatively you can use the optical input. We're happy to help with the setup.

Does the SV-600 have a phono input or a headphone output?
No, neither, and there is no tone control either – the SV-600 relies on a straight signal path. A turntable without a built-in preamp connects through a phono preamp to an RCA input. For headphones you need a separate headphone amplifier. That keeps the signal path short and the operation simple.

Which speakers can the Vincent SV-600 drive?
With 2 × 200 watts into 8 ohms and 2 × 306 watts into 4 ohms, it confidently drives even demanding floorstanding speakers. A single speaker pair should be at least 4 ohms, and at least 8 ohms when running A and B at the same time. We're happy to discuss which models suit you sonically.

Why buy the Vincent SV-600 at HD Zürisee?
Because we tell you whether the SV-600 suits your speakers and your room before you commit. As a Vincent specialist dealer in Wädenswil we take care of setup and service, and our technician Mauri is personally there for you even after your purchase.

Goes well with

• Speakers – from compact to floorstanding
• CD Players – for example the Vincent CD-600 from the same line
• Phono preamplifiers – if a turntable joins the system
• Cables – RCA, XLR and speaker cables in the right length