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Vincent Audio KHV-1Pre Headphone Amplifier Excellent condition Barely used Vincent KHV-1Pre Headphone amplifier and Pre-Amp. Well suited to High impedance Headphones and Planars. This amplifier will get the most out the HD800S in particular. I used to use the Mojo2 DAC and it complimented it beautifully. StereoNET Review here https://stereonet.com/reviews/review-vincent-audio-khv-1-hybrid-headphone-amplifier Can Post at buyers expense. Thanks for looking. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: PayPal, Bank Transfer, CoP Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Harry04 0 Comments Secure Ad A
This is a strong buyer’s opportunity in the used hybrid headphone amp market, and the A$565 asking price for a like-new Vincent Audio KHV-1pre is a genuine bargain. The unit’s original RRP was around A$999–A$1,099, and typical used listings sit near A$699, placing this offer well below the 25th percentile of the used market.
The KHV-1pre is well-regarded for its hybrid tube/transistor design, delivering sweet, non-fatiguing sound with plenty of “humanity” and strong performance with high-impedance cans like the Sennheiser HD-650. With 400 mW at 300 Ω and 1.75 W at 32 Ω, it handles a wide range of headphones, and its dual 12AX7 tubes add a pleasing warmth. At A$565 in like-new condition, this is a rare value for a respected, versatile amp that bridges classic tube tone with modern drive.
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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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