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System Audio Ranger Masters
https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/44690-this-speaker-deserves-fame-and-fortune-nakamichi-dragon...Hi James,The Dragon "Slayer's" are a heavily upgraded version of the Dragons.I got the designer Charlie Van D. to go to Town on these. Better Po... 
Anyone have experience with Vincent hybrid gear and electrostatics?
Hi Mike,Just did a search and see you are in Arizona? Unfortunately looks like it counts out the SP-998's. Good luck in your search.I did find in SP-T700 manual. "Only use loudspeakers with a nominal impedence of at least 4 ohm." 
Anyone have experience with Vincent hybrid gear and electrostatics?
My thoughts are probably not. They are only specced down to 4 ohm.Manual also states "if a second set of Speakers connected, both have a nominal impedence of at least 8 ohm!What country are you in? The Vincent SP-998's would do that without breaki... 
Anyone have experience with Vincent hybrid gear and electrostatics?
Not sure this helps, I own the Vincent SA-T8 & SP-T700 mono's. I have heard the SA-T7 Pre. Both are fine Pre-Amps.The SP-T700 Mono's are quite nice hybrids, with a touch of warmth and a "punchy" Bass rather than the slam of my big SP-998 Mono'... 
Recommnedation for the BEST SOUNDING integrated amp up to $3500
Impossible to recommend anything without knowing what Speakers you'll be using? What type of music? What Sound Signature do you prefer? What Source/Sources will you be using? Inbuilt Phono required? 
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
@gryphongryph Thanks for the links. I had seen the I-fidelity review before. In fact I have the SP-T700's in my Collection. Hifi4all are extremely effusive in their praise of the SA-T7. Depending on what "flavour" you favour you won't go wrong wit... 
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
Yes. That would be interesting to read. English Translation? 
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
@gryphongryph Are you able to Post Links to the Tests? I've searched but unable to find.FWIW, 3 friends/acquaintances A/B'd SA-T7 & SA-T8 (both Stock), all 3 including owner of SA-T7, preferred the SA-T8.I then A/B'd, SA-T8 was a Clear Winner.... 
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
SA-T7 incorporates a Dac. and only has RCA outs.SA-T8 is fully Balanced with XLR's. The SA-T8 has better dimensionality, soundstage and Musical Flow. 
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
@mjb87062017  You would need to find a 2nd hand SA-T8, but it would be worth it. Roll in better Tubes and will compete with some very highly regarded and priced Pre's. 
Vincent Audio tube preamp SA-T7 & SP-332 power amp
I'll try to help, seeing you have no replies. I have heard the SA-T7. It's quite a good Pre. I have not heard the inbuilt Dac. IMO you are better off trying to find a SA-T8. Roll the Tubes and a Cap upgrade and it's one of the best Pre's available... 
Best integrated/power amplifier under $6000
Knowing your Speakers might help with recommendations. 
***Is It Me Or Have Todays Modern Tubes Gotten REALLY REALLY Good***
Psvane's are excellent and EH are good. 
Who makes great active preamps ? Tube or solid state or hybrid.
Thrax Audio Dionysis Pre. Sublime but big $$$.And +1 Vincent for the money. SA-T8 Tube (as long as you roll in better tubes) & SA-94 Solid State. 
System Audio Ranger Masters
Hi mark93, I paid Au3k on Clearance and yes I still have them.