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Black Ice’s F35 V.2 has a real reputation for big, muscular tube-amp performance with modern conveniences, and US$3,199 is basically in line with the going used ask. I’d call it fair to slightly ambitious, not a bargain, since the same model has shown up around US$3,200 and the stock new price has been discussed at about US$3,000 on review coverage, which makes this one of those listings where condition and extras matter more than the sticker.
What makes it worth a look is the combination of balanced/XLR inputs, substantial power, and flexible output-tube rolling; Black Ice specs the V.2 with up to 95 WPC using KT170s and a fully balanced push-pull circuit, so it’s not just a pretty face. If it’s clean, fully functional, and includes the remote, original packing, and preferably upgraded tubes, this is a solid buy for someone who wants a distinctive, high-output tube integrated that can drive real speakers without feeling compromised.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Black Ice Audio is an American hi-fi brand based in Maryland, with design, engineering, final assembly, build, and QC all done in the United States. The company says it is the successor to the older Jolida name, which gives it a clear tube-audio heritage rather than the profile of a start-from-scratch newcomer.
Its core focus is tube-based electronics, especially integrated amplifiers and related valve gear. The brand is best known for models like the Fusion and F-series integrated amps, and it also appears in reviews as making tube headphone-capable amplifiers and hybrid tube DAC/amp products. It is not primarily a speakers, turntables, cables, or headphone brand.
In the market, Black Ice sits in the boutique-to-mid-high segment: enthusiast-oriented, valve-focused, and positioned on sound quality and value rather than mass-market scale. Its reputation is strongest among buyers who want modern tube amplification with a distinctly vintage-tinged character, but with enough engineering polish and U.S. assembly to appeal to serious hi-fi shoppers. It is more niche specialist than luxury flagship, and its appeal is concentrated in the dedicated tube-audio community.
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