First Sound vs Thor

Anyone had a chance to a/b these outstanding preamps? I have heard great things about both, and am looking for a preamp for my Berning ZH270. Thanks

84audio08-27-2003 8:09am

mp10019 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 08-28-2003 at 02:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have owned both the Thor Audio TA-1000 preamplifier and the First Sound Presence deluxe MKll. Which model First Sound preamplifier are you comparing the Thor Audio with?
lgraf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9 posts 08-28-2003 at 04:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I hear the Thor TA-1000 with the TPA-30 and have been very impressed by both. I hav't heard the First Sound though so I'm afraid I can't be of much help here.
sean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,231 posts 08-28-2003 at 06:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 84: I can't really help you, but if the name of the gear means anything to you, Thor Audio sounds WAY "cooler" than "First Sound" : ) Sean >
kublakhan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 717 posts 08-28-2003 at 04:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I dunno sean, 'Thor' scares me. i'd be afraid to call in if i had a complaint.
trelja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,223 posts 08-28-2003 at 05:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Kubla, from what I remember from their website, there was something or other about lack of returns or whatever(sorry for not remembering exactly). Coincidence? Maybe not...