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Vincent Audio PHO-701 Phono Preamplifier Valve phono stage in excellent condition mm/mc switchable with DIP ADJUSTMENT for mc carts . Seperate power supply and usb out for digitizing files to computer. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: PAYPAL or CASH on Pickup if Local Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Robert Fuller 0 Comments AUD $750 Date: March 25, 20251 yr
Is AUD750 a steal for this Vincent PHO-701, or just fair play in today's used market? New ones retailed around AUD1200 back in the day, and with strong reviews praising its tube-hybrid warmth, adjustable loading, and separate PSU, typical used examples go for AUD600-900 depending on condition. At this price—condition unknown—it's squarely fair if it's clean and fully functional, but ambitious if it's beat-up or missing bits; hunt for recent sales to confirm.
Before biting, verify the single JJ ECC82/12AU7 tube isn't microphonic or gassy—easy swap fixes most soundstage gripes—and check all DIP switches for cartridge tweaks work smoothly without opening it up. Insist on the external PSU, RCA/USB cables, and original manual; test MM/MC inputs for noise-free operation, as wall-wart power glitches are a known gremlin on these.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Vincent Audio is a German hi-fi brand founded in 1995 by Sintron Distribution GmbH in Iffezheim, with product development continuing in Germany under the leadership of Sintron's CEO. The brand emerged from engineer Frank Blöhbaum's expertise in electronics and semiconductor physics, who formalized a development agreement with Sintron in 2006 that catalyzed the company's signature innovations. Vincent expanded internationally when Pangea Audio Distributing became its North American distributor in 2008, establishing the brand's presence beyond its European stronghold.
Vincent Audio specializes in two-channel stereo amplification and source components, with particular emphasis on hybrid and solid-state amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, CD players, and digital converters. The brand is renowned for its hybrid technology—combining tube input stages with solid-state output sections—which delivers the warmth and musicality associated with tube electronics while maintaining the clarity, power delivery, and dynamic range of transistor designs. Their solidLine products employ pure transistor architecture for precise, airy sound, while the powerLine hybrid range represents the company's flagship offering.
Vincent Audio occupies the high-end market segment, distinguished by exceptional price-to-performance value rather than ultra-premium positioning. The brand has cultivated a devoted following among experienced audiophiles and remains one of Germany's last independent hi-fi manufacturers, though it remains relatively obscure in Anglo-American audio press despite widespread availability and consistent critical recognition in European and specialist publications. Their reputation rests on meticulous German engineering, authentic sound reproduction, and the ability to deliver high-end sonic performance at genuinely competitive price points.
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