Thor Audio 5 year warranty for used product?


Hi: I recently had the oportunity to have sent in an original Thor Audio TA 1000 linestage and TPA 30 mono amps,which were purchased almost 10 years ago from an area dealer called The Audible Difference in Connecticut.
I am very happy to report that while I have had these pieces for many years I have had coninuosly trouble free operation from day one.
I have been very satisfied with the exceptional performance of both units but knew they hadn't been checked in many years.So I figure I would consider sending the units in for a check up.
Upon calling Thor Audio I was happily informed that for a "Modest fee" both pieces could cleaned tubes checked and upgraded to a mk.2 status and also be issued a new 5 year warranty!
I quickly sent both units in and within 2 weeks of shipping both units were back home in my system and sounding even better than I thought even possible..
Not sure how well known this " 5 year Warranty and Upgrade " is to any Thor owners and potential buyers out there,as Thor has had " NO Warranty for Internet Purchases" policy in place for some time now,butfelt I should at least mention that there back!!!

For many of us who can't afford to but new Thor electronics,the fact that they have brought this warranty/upgrade option is a fantastic oportunity for us to take advantage of.
For me its is certainly worth phone call the them to find out.They will also give you the complete history of any of there componenets for sale here, and keep you from buying a component from a sellar who is exaggerating ( lying ) about the units real history and what model/iteration it really is.
Kudos to Thor for being one of the very few companies who treat the used market ( and us ) with some respect!
You better buy the used ones on here now and quick because once the news gets out, the prices will go up again!
Charlie Arachy Rutland,Mass
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Paul Marks is an excellent person to work with. Have had numerous dealings with him over a variety of issues. Have always found him fair, honest, and willing to do what he could to make things happen. Recently I was able to sell my Thor TA 3000 phono preamp through him for close to what I paid for it new and for the difference get his latest phono preamp. A fine man to work with. Cannot say enough good about him.

Indeed - Paul is one of the good guys.

Fwiw, Atma-Sphere has a similar policy where an upgrade yields a new warranty.

Yes indeed; Paul Marks of Thor Audio, and Kevin Hayes of VAC, are amongst the best of high end audio manufacturers. Both are willing to go the extra mile for their customers, building ultra-quality/reliable components, and actually answering their phones for the extra-personal touch. No component leaves the Thor Audio or VAC factories without Paul and Kevin personally auditioning their product; if the component does not score an "A" on listening tests as well as meeting all specs, it goes back to production for necessary tweaking...then retested...Bravo!

No wonder I have owned and enjoyed a Thor TA 2000 preamp and Thor TPA 60 monoblocks, both upgraded to mkII, for 4 years and have not had any problems with either.

Just wanted to echo in my feelings....thanks Paul!