{"product_id":"vincentsat7diamondsi","title":"Vincent SA-T7 Diamond Tube Preamplifier Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vincent SA-T7 Diamond is the limited special edition of the reference tube preamp SA-T7 MK. Its heart – the BestPentode circuit by Dipl.-Ing. Frank Blöhbaum – is fitted here with original NOS tubes from Telefunken, made in Germany. Technology, connections and the built-in D\/A converter with Bluetooth match the MK; the Telefunken tubes lift the sound's warmth and clarity even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the SA-T7 Diamond?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the tube shapes the sound of a preamp – and Telefunken NOS tubes are considered by connoisseurs to be the best you can put into such a circuit. For the Diamond, Vincent secured a stock of original Telefunken variable-mu pentodes and fitted them into the proven BestPentode concept. Everything the SA-T7 and SA-T7 MK were praised for – warmth, calm, pace – is, according to Vincent, made even better as a result. The connection options and all other components remain at the MK's high standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited special edition with original Telefunken NOS tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBestPentode circuit (Frank Blöhbaum) with Vimala current-source coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in D\/A converter with optical and coaxial input (up to 24-bit\/192 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming from your smartphone or tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix analogue RCA inputs for all your sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable precision tone control for treble and bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo selectable output impedances (50 and 600 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated bullseye window with a view of the Telefunken tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the SA-T7 Diamond suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants the SA-T7 preamp in its finest form and is happy to invest the premium for the Telefunken tubes. Ideal as the reference centrepiece of a top-tier tube chain. Honestly: sonically the Diamond operates at an extremely refined level, but the gap to the MK is a nuance, not day and night – if you're after that last increment and the exclusive tube set, this is for you; if you decide purely rationally, the MK already gets you almost all the way there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SA-T7 Diamond is Vincent's tube preamp taken to perfection: the same outstanding BestPentode technology, refined with the coveted Telefunken NOS tubes. Warm, analogue, holographic – and thanks to the DAC and Bluetooth, still practical for everyday use. A detailed review is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.likehifi.de\/test\/test-vincent-sa-t7-diamond-roehrenvorstufe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLikeHiFi\u003c\/a\u003e. Happy to help you find out which Vincent power amp shows the Diamond at its very best: call us at +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or drop by HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: stereo tube preamp (line) with D\/A converter and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit: BestPentode (Frank Blöhbaum) with Vimala current-source coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubes: Telefunken NOS variable-mu pentodes (E180F) + 6S3P-EV, 85A2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 10 Hz – 100 kHz (±0.1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated output voltage: 3 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD: below 0.001% (1 kHz, 2 V at 10 kOhm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: typ. 13.3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput sensitivity: 430 mV (for 2 V output voltage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: typ. over 100 dB (A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: over 22 kOhm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedances: switchable 50 ohms \/ 600 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\/A converter: up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz (optical\/coaxial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue inputs: 6× stereo RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital inputs: 1× optical, 1× coaxial, 1× Bluetooth (5.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 2× stereo RCA Pre Out, 1× stereo RCA Rec Out, 2× 3.5 mm jack (Power Control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. power consumption: 58 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 430 × 135 × 370 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: SA-T7 Diamond, remote control, power cable, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sets the Diamond apart from the SA-T7 MK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Diamond is the MK's limited special edition. Its heart is fitted with original NOS tubes from Telefunken, made in Germany. Circuit, connections, DAC and Bluetooth are identical to the MK – the difference lies in the sonic fine-tuning delivered by the Telefunken tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are NOS tubes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOS stands for New Old Stock: brand-new tubes from old stockpiles that are no longer produced. Telefunken tubes made in Germany are considered especially sought-after and long-lasting – and that's exactly what's inside the Diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Diamond a pure tube preamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, amplification runs exclusively through tubes in the BestPentode circuit. The built-in DAC only converts digital sources before the signal reaches the tube stage. There is no transistor amplification stage in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich power amp suits the SA-T7 Diamond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassically, one of Vincent's large power amps – such as the SP-332 or, for a reference chain, the SP-T700 monoblocks. Via the RCA outputs with selectable impedance, the Diamond can in principle drive any power amp. We're happy to advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the SA-T7 Diamond from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we advise you on the right combination of power amp, speakers and cabling before you commit. As a Vincent specialist dealer, we take care of setup and service and are personally there for you in Wädenswil on Lake Zürich even after your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003ePower amps\u003c\/a\u003e – the right power, for example the Vincent SP-332\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e – from compact to floorstanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e – for the analogue source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables\u003c\/a\u003e – RCA in the right length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vincent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989578182992,"sku":null,"price":3990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/vincent-sa-t7-diamond-roehren-vorverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1787061797","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/vincentsat7diamondsi","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}