Vincent SA-31MK

The SA-31MK line stage features a new output circuit with shorter signal paths and adds a second set of 6N16 vacuum tubes to the original pair found in the SA-31. The new model is also said to incorporate higher-grade, European-sourced resistors and capacitors, electronic volume and input controls, two more sets of line inputs, plus a brushed-aluminum remote control (a feature Chris lamented the lack of when he reviewed the SA-31). Like its predecessor, the SA-31MK offers a few somewhat retro features that seem aimed at the buyer who may be stepping up to his first set of separates from an integrated amplifier or receiver: one is bass and treble controls that can be activated or deactivated via a front-panel button; the other is a LOUD(ness) switch to goose up the sound at lower listening levels.

Tube preamplifier Tubes: 4 x 6N16 Frequency range 20 Hz - 50 kHz +/-0.5 dB Total harmonic distortion < 0.1% (1 kHz, 1 Watt) Inputs: 6 x RCA Outputs: 2 x RCA, 1 x RCA 'record' Colors: black or silver Weight: 8 kg Dimensions 430 x 95 x 365 mm