Joule ElectraVZN-100 mkIII MarquisusedJoule Electra VZN-100 mkIII Marquis 100W OTL Mono Blocs   "ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED"All offers considered and respectfully responded to. 12/19/2016 update: Will not be able to ship until Jan. 6, 2017 12/7/16 Learned these amps are Mk II upgraded to Mk III version. Mk II new price ...4750.00

Joule Electra VZN-100 mkIII Marquis 100W OTL Mono Blocs "ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED"

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Condition
5/10
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Ships fromLanghorne, PA, 19047
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions30.0" × 20.0" × 17.0" (50.0 lbs.)
Shipping carrierFedEx
Shipping cost$500.00
Original accessoriesBox, Manual
AverageResearch Pricing

All offers considered and respectfully responded to. 12/19/2016 update: Will not be able to ship until Jan. 6, 2017 12/7/16 Learned these amps are Mk II upgraded to Mk III version. Mk II new price was $9,800, Mk III new price was $13,000. I'm working on getting the documentation for the upgrade but may not be able to, so take that into consideration if you decide to make an offer. These amps sound absolutely fantastic and will blow away whatever tube amp you're listening to now. Without doubt these are the best tube amps I have ever heard, and they have power to spare at 100W. They were an unbelievably good match for my Acoustic Zen Crescendo's, and, have the power and finesse to drive almost any loudspeaker. I've upgraded my speakers (Wilson MAXX2) and amps (Audionet MAX) and have to thin my amplifier herd (running at 9 right now) so these fabulous amps are up for sale. Not sure of their age, but they hold a bias well and sound absolutely fantastic. From the Joule website: "The VZN-100 monoblock amplfiers are our original core design and are 100 watt materpieces. Seen at hi-fi shows for years, and garnering great praise we might add, the Marquis are simply perfect for moderate size systems and speakers. They deliver amazing punch along with a transient speed that is breathtaking while remaining unfatiguing for the committed listener. Highly resolving and harmonically full, this amplifier begat the Joule reputation for performance, beauty, and value. It is a beautiful amplifier in the fullest sense of the word. Available in standard construction or music-wood with automotive finish." From the Positive Feedback review of the Mk III amps: "The midrange was, as might be expected, excellent.. was so haunting, it was scary; the ache and yearning in ... voice and guitar were so right... There's a rightness to the vital midrange tonality that avoided all the hackneyed stereotypes about "golden tube sound." Even the high frequencies, though, were very fine. No ringing; no tizziness; no roll-off; no overhang. The clarity of OTLs was evident... at the lower frequencies, the VZN-100s delivered bass that was rich and rounded. In the realm of imaging and soundstaging, the VZN-100s....presented a soundstage that was every bit as good as any amplifier, solid state or tubed, that I've had in my room. They were wide, high, and very deep... The especially pleasant thing about the VZN-100s was that all frequency ranges were well integrated, preserving the sense of musical wholeness. Well, I would have to say that the Joule Electra VZN-100s are certainly the best OTL amps that I've ever heard, and one of the finest tube amps of any kind that I've had in my listening room... which goes back over 13 years of listening and reviewing now. They provided rich delight, were absolutely reliable, and made world-class music with any genre that I tossed at it via SACD or turntable. In a word, their performance is simply magnificent. Therefore, I award the Joule Electra VZN-100 OTL monoblocks a "Ye Olde Editor's Highest Recommendation." Enthusiastically" Buyer to pay shipping and paypal (which has been included in the flat rate shipping fee). There are 3 large containers 30" x 20" x 17" and each weighing approximately 50 lbs, so shipping will be expensive... please take that into consideration when you make an offer... thanks ! There are some missing letters on front on both units (see pics) The bias knobs are small and removable (see pics). At one time I'm sure they were more of a tight fit but they're not at present. It doesn't affect the biasing but requires a slight downward pressure or some of the knobs will slip. I've never had a problem biasing the amp, so don't let this scare you... just full-disclosure

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Hi, what's up with the tape on the back of each unit?? What are the serial numbers? Thanks and I'm interested.
Hi Shane, There are 2 identical cords coming out of the power transformer for each amp. (see pic). The tape identifies which cord goes with which IEC outlet on the back of the amp. About the serial numbers. I didn't see any on the amps when I packed them. If you know where to look let me know and I'll unpack them and take another look. Thanks, Frank

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