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Thoress EHT Integrated MK-II amplifier. Current model, with NOS GE 7A4 triodes. Hand-built in Germany, with point to point wiring, and hand-wound 245vAC power transformer. 4 single ended inputs, remote controlled volume and bass-boost function with 2 settings. Bought in December 2022. Perfect wor...
At A$12,000, this Thöress EHT Integrated MK-II sits just above the 75th percentile of A$11,695 for recent AUD listings, making the price ambitious but not unreasonable for a late-model hybrid integrated. It edges out the median of A$10,623 by roughly A$1,377, reflecting its premium positioning rather than a bargain, though it remains competitive against new US pricing of roughly A$17,000 (converted from $10,995) and the MKIII’s A$21,000 (from $13,999).
This amplifier is well-regarded for its 20W tube-MOSFET hybrid design delivering low output impedance (0.3Ω) and high damping, ideal for sensitive speakers. The MK-II refines the MK-I’s voicing with tighter bass and smoother treble, while rarity in the Australian market adds upside. If the condition is clean and original-owner, this is a solid buy for enthusiasts seeking refined tubed sound without vintage maintenance hassles, especially at a price below new retail equivalents.
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Thöress, officially Thöress Puristic Audio Apparatus, emerged from Aachen, Germany, around 2000, founded by Reinhard Thöress shortly after his graduation in mathematics (with physics as a subsidiary) from RWTH Aachen University. This historic city near the borders of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands provided the backdrop for his laboratory, where he began crafting audio components driven by a passion for purist design. With over two decades of hands-on development, the brand embodies a solitary artisan's dedication to analog-era excellence.
The company specializes in high-end tube-based electronics, including hard-wired triode preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and integrated models like the EHT series, all featuring hand-wound transformers for exceptional purity. Thöress also produces highly efficient horn speakers and has ventured into niche analog territory with a precision mass-loaded turntable. This focused lineup eschews digital converters, headphones, or cables, prioritizing vacuum-tube warmth and mechanical simplicity over mass-market versatility.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the ultra-high-end hi-fi market, Thöress commands reverence among connoisseurs for its uncompromising, fully handcrafted craftsmanship and musical transparency. Far from mainstream or mid-tier, it appeals to discerning collectors seeking rare, emotionally engaging sound over raw power or specs, often through limited production and direct European distribution.
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