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Thoress THÖRESS FF Pre Preamplifier Phono Preamplifier Selling Thoress preamplifier , one of the best-spoke preamps on the market. it has 3 line inputs (cd/dac/external phono) and 3 x built-in MC input for vinyl playback the quality of buil-in phono is no joke that can satisfy most concerned listenners. (Matching 300b monos are available for sale as well) handmade in Germany, you will fully appreciate when look inside with one of the best soldering skills, circuits and layers internally come with 4 x NOS 12SX7GT tubes and 4 x spare for free), This unit I bought from Tony who was f
At A$7,500, this Thöress FF Phono Pre is ambitiously priced against the used market, where our recent comps for similar listings median at AUD7,079 (25th percentile AUD2,812, 75th AUD11,019). New, these hand-built pieces from Thöress typically retailed around AUD10,000-AUD12,000 when current, so it's not outrageous but sits at the upper end—shoppers might negotiate down or hunt for lower-mileage alternatives closer to the median.
Buyers should verify the tube complement (original NOS or matched replacements?) and test for hum or channel imbalance, common if unrestored after 10+ years. Confirm the original power supply, RCA/XLR inputs, and any grounding mods are included, as omissions tank resale value. Probe the seller on service history to dodge capacitor woes.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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