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The Thor TPA 150 Monoblocks are incredible

I just received a pair of the newly released Thor Audio TPA 150 monoblocks.
I am totally in awe!
These are the finest sounding and most beautiful amplifiers in the world; after owning a number of well-known reference amplifiers and attending 5 straight CES's (lots of time at the Alexis Park) I have had much to compare them with.
If you get a chance to hear and see these new REFERENCE monoblocks you too will be amazed....yes I realize they are indeed expensive....contrary to other expensive products, these guys are worth it!!!
musicdesign
budrew
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I've heard Thor gear too, in a demo of CD players. I still remember clearly the sound. It left a vivid wonderful impression on my mind, but I cannot afford it. It sounds to me like Musicdesign could have just gotten excited and wanted to tell his/her friends here at Audiogon. I had a similar reaction to the Audio Note DACs.

Some of the comments in this thread remind me of the current state of America: trust no one, second guess everyone's intentions. How can we live together into the future with this state of mind?
trelja
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I agree with Ohhwy61! Many who come in contact with Thor will come away impressed.

On several occasions, I have come across Thor equipment, and have been absolutely smitten. A warm, very rich sound. Of course, it does not come cheap, but there are perhaps the ticket off the merry go round. A lifetime purchase?

If this also sounds like a magazine ad, so be it...
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onhwy61
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I've only heard the 30 watt stereo amp and the original preamp. It was at Holm Audio (suburban Chicago). I believe the speakers were Alon Circe. It sounded so good! Is it the best? Probably not, but I can't really say that I've heard anything that is really better.

BTW, I do have a link with Thor. My mother goes to church with a woman whose bother-in-law's nephew is the school bus driver for the son of the under assistant to the west coast promo man for Thor.
rocky2000
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Hi; I am new to Audiogon. You may have noticed I recently had a pair of TPA 30's up for sale, needing some investment capital. Well I couldn't do it...I couldn't let them go..they are that good...ad cancelled.
The original thread is probably not overstated.
If the TPA 30's sound this good (driving my Martin Logan Prodigy's..not an easy load), I can't imagine how good 150 EL-34 Watts of Thor Audio quality would sound.
Put them on my wish list.
Happy Holidays to all!
dredster
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It sounds to me like he found the missing link in his system. Great things last ; if you still have them in 10 years then they are great. Just my humble opinion though. I do know what you mean when you just find that majic combo. Dredster
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