SOLD!
Thor TPA-60 MK II (Crescendo) monoblock power ampsThese are Mark II amps - not an upgraded MK II. Price is for the pair. They are a factory MK II edition with the MK II spun-metal chassis whose round shape yields a no-flex rigidity that helps cancel external vibrations. Rated 9 for age only - I can't find a mark on them and that includes the chrome!
(s/n 1043 and 1044 - the 1000 seies serial # indicates the Mk II version)
Designed with no cost spared and retailed at $17,000. Among the very finest amps. Their gorgeous, almost SET-like harmonic richness, that just makes it hard to stop listening. Dynamics, soundstage, imaging are extraordinary.
Only their performance transcends its appearance. They are definitely eye candy. Photos cannot capture the elegance of their chrome nor how visually stunning they are with their tubes glowing and the etched glass bottom blue light. The highly polished chrome acts like a mirror multiplying the effect.
Thor Audio is still in business at highendaudiodotcom. They even offer upgrades to these already stellar performers.
I will also include a two full sets of matched quads of the SED winged-C EL-34 tubes from Upscale Audio. That's $300 in tubes!
The existing tubes have PLENTY of life left as these amps were very lightly used.
These are extra special because I had custom glass plates made to add to the enjoyment of listening to these amps. You can see I had a pair of "curtains with scroll-work design" plates made and I also had a "Picasso" plate and a "music trio with dancers" plate made as well - six glass plates in all including the pair of "Thor" plates.
Reason for sale: I need to simplify my setup and put everything into one rack. I used these to biamp my speakers so they performed very light duty.
PRICE: $4990/pr (These were originally $17,000 so I won't take low-ball offers very kindly...)IMPORTANT:
TERMS:
YOU must multiply the shipping weight (65 lbs) by 2 to get the actual shipping cost. Ships from 06070
The shipment will actually be in 3 boxes - one each for the amps and another one for the extra tubes and glass plates.
SHIPPING TO THE CONTINENTAL US ONLY. USPS money order, certifed BANK check (after it clears) or Paypal. For Paypal, if you choose anything other than Personal cash gift, you will have to add the 3% fees.
