***SOLD*** Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes

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ajzepp


*SOLD*

This Black Ice F360 was purchased new in 2020. It was sent back to Jerred Dunkerson, CEO of Black Ice, for capacitor (Jupiter) and resistor (naked z foil) upgrades. The cost of these upgrades was $550 (receipt available). I also purchased two tube upgrades from TubeWorld (see image below), and I am also including the Tung-Sol tube that came with the unit. This is a very reluctant sell, and I'm only parting with it due to medical bills that amassed in 2023 that I need to get on top of. It's a fantastic piece of gear, and Jerred and his team are class acts who take great care of their customers.

MSRP: $2400 (preamp), $550 (upgrades), $180 (tubes) = $3130
Asking: $2250shipped
Last Price Drop: $1750 shipped (CONUS)











« Last Edit: 20 Oct 2024, 09:46 am by ajzepp »

VinceT

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Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #1 on: 15 Mar 2024, 05:53 pm »
Sorry to hear about the medical bills, good luck with your sales.

ajzepp

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #2 on: 15 Mar 2024, 07:03 pm »
Sorry to hear about the medical bills, good luck with your sales.

Thanks Vince, very much appreciated

genjamon

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #3 on: 15 Mar 2024, 08:18 pm »
Agreed, it's a fantastic preamp.  I'm a happy owner of a stock F360.  Would you care to comment on the improvements the Jupiter caps and Z-foil resistors made?  I've definitely contemplated some upgrades, but have a hard time choosing from all the options.  Caps would definitely be on the list, and while I do love the sound of Jupiter copper foils, I've also enjoyed the V-Cap ODAM and Miflex copper foils I've had in different components too.  Can't go wrong with any of them, IMO, but they do bring different strengths to the table. 

GLWS!

ajzepp

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #4 on: 16 Mar 2024, 03:22 am »
Agreed, it's a fantastic preamp.  I'm a happy owner of a stock F360.  Would you care to comment on the improvements the Jupiter caps and Z-foil resistors made?  I've definitely contemplated some upgrades, but have a hard time choosing from all the options.  Caps would definitely be on the list, and while I do love the sound of Jupiter copper foils, I've also enjoyed the V-Cap ODAM and Miflex copper foils I've had in different components too.  Can't go wrong with any of them, IMO, but they do bring different strengths to the table. 

GLWS!

Hey there! You have great taste in audio gear  :D

This was my response to Jerred after getting the unit back at the time.




genjamon

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #5 on: 16 Mar 2024, 12:21 pm »
Cool, thanks for sharing!

ajzepp

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #6 on: 24 Mar 2024, 09:02 am »
One time price drop to $2250 (firm), still including free insured shipping within CONUS.

ajzepp

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #7 on: 9 Oct 2024, 06:53 am »
Final Price Drop, then I"m keeping it lol

$1750 Shipped

genjamon

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #8 on: 9 Oct 2024, 01:05 pm »
Screaming deal! Where are you located?

ajzepp

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #9 on: 10 Oct 2024, 12:40 pm »
Screaming deal! Where are you located?

I thought it was a heck of a deal too! Lol

Im located it northeastern GA, 30517. Shipping included tho  :D

rpw

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #10 on: 10 Oct 2024, 09:07 pm »
I would like to know what the gain is in db.

What functions does the remote control?

I wasn’t able to get this info off the site.

Thanks

ajzepp

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #11 on: 11 Oct 2024, 03:37 am »
I would like to know what the gain is in db.

What functions does the remote control?

I wasn’t able to get this info off the site.

Thanks

Hey there...the remote is very simplistic - volume up/down, in and out of standby mode, and then a mute button.

I can find out the gain number for you and follow up here once I have the info.

ajzepp

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #12 on: 11 Oct 2024, 06:23 pm »
I would like to know what the gain is in db.

What functions does the remote control?

I wasn’t able to get this info off the site.

Thanks

Straight from the man himself, CEO Jerred Dunkerson
"Theres a range, but on the mains it should be right around 15dB wide open..."

rpw

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #13 on: 11 Oct 2024, 08:12 pm »
Thanks

I am looking at the difference between your unit and the mk2.

ajzepp

Re: Black Ice Fusion 360 Preamp with Upgrades and Tubes
« Reply #14 on: 12 Oct 2024, 10:07 am »
Thanks

I am looking at the difference between your unit and the mk2.

Sounds good. Cant go wrong either way. Jerred and company are class acts and put out a fantastic product.