Vincent Hybrid Headphone Pre-Amplifier - Black or Silver (KHV-1)

"The Vincent Audio KHV-1's performance was superb." - Stereophile

With its two 12AX7 valves, when used as a headphone amplifier, Vincent's KHV-1 produces the warm, soft yet precise sound that music-lovers appreciate so much. It manages the bridging as a preamplifier. Here it is an ideal addition to the SP-996 and SP-997 monos.

Now there is a small, space-saving stereo unit for harmonious, open sounds.

Vincent Hybrid Headphone Pre-Amplifier Reviews

Stereophile by Wes Phillips - 12 Nov 2008

The KHV-1 was pretty impressive. Its metal casework kept it reasonably cool, it had grunt a-plenty, and it was quiet as all get-out—a paramount quality in a can amp.

It extracts an amazing amount of detail from its input signal, and controls headphones with an iron hand ... to hear everything that a great set of headphones can deliver.

The Vincent Audio KHV-1's performance was superb.

Vincent Hybrid Headphone Pre-Amplifier Technical details

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 0.5 dB
Nominal Output Power: 400 mW (300 Ohm), 1,75 W (32 Ohm)
Output voltage Pre Out: 2V (max. 4V)
Total harmonic distortion: < 0.1 % (1 kHz, 100 mW)
Input sensitivity: 600mV
Signal-Noise ratio: > 90 dB
Input impedance: 47 kOhm
Inputs: 2 x RCA (CD/Aux source selector)
Outputs: 1 x RCA Pre Out, 1 x headphone jack 6.3 mm
Mains supply: 230 V/50 Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD): 160 x 265 x 210 mm
Weight: 3.8 kg
Tubes: 2 x 12AX7, 4 Level Tube dimmer switcher

Powerline Series from Vincent

When so many multicultural and traditional currents meet as they do in Hong Kong, this often creates different approaches. Many people believe that classic is just another word for “old.” The traditional powerLine is, however, classic in another way. Like the reincarnation of Mozart's piano sonatas under the influence of the pianist Lang Lang. Interpreted in a sensual, bewitching, stirring and new way. Our powerLine is not old - but today it's already a classic.

About Vincent - born in Germany 1995

This story began very quietly. It would get louder, yes, later there'd even be rumbles and shouts. Unfortunately it couldn’t be otherwise. But for the moment it was so quiet that we didn't dare speak in anything but whispers and even this single “Psst” sounded like an explosion.

It all started with a quite ordinary question: How do I make High End affordable? Uwe Bartel set off looking for a valve amplifier by the direct route, working logically and continuously. The first step, the introduction of the SA-1 valve prestage and the D-150 output stage, still made a very quiet sound in the press but one that couldn't be missed. Then it got a bit louder when Vincent expanded its product range and regularly thrilled the specialist press – and music lovers in particular.

The rumble was powerful and certainly justified because the new Vincent products were now electronically redesigned and presented in a solid metal housing. Now the Vincent brand was making a really audible bang in the specialist press and putting prestige brands in the shade again and again.

Bartel, the electronics engineer, is constantly surprising everyone with his innovations. So he is always expanding Vincent's product range and always ensures a sensation and a whole lot of noise in the 2-channel electronics sector.

Loud and with feeling: Vincent also offers some highlights for the fans of multi-channel in the sector of mono output stages. In combination with the Vincent speakerLine and the cableLine this makes music enthusiasts ...

Treat yourself to an extraordinary listening experience!