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A question for fans of Threshold amplifiers

I'm very lucky to be able to hear numerous highly regarded solid state amplifiers in my home because I do professional reviewing.  In the last year I have been able to acquire three pristine re-capped E-series Threshold amplifiers.  These are a S/350e, S/550e, and a SA/4e.  When compared to some of the most highly regarded/high price amplifiers on today's market, not only did they hold there own, but particularly the S/550e/SA/4e, I found to be superior in my system.

It has been a long time since any threads have discussed any Threshold amplifiers at all.  So, I'm curious if there are any GON members who use any of the Threshold E-series amps and what your experience has been at comparing them to current production amplifiers.


teajay
audition__audio
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Well I dont read reviews so checking on your in-house amps is a no-go. I believe it was one of the later e models but I will call him to check.

Your post may not invite an argument, but you used the words "some of the most highly regarded/high price amplifiers on today's market". My point is that it would be helpful to know what exactly are these most highly regarded amps. Depending upon which amps this may not be much of an accomplishment.

Not to worry I didnt expect an answer.
teajay OP
1,691 posts
 
Hey jsautter,

Here's your list that you didn't expect to get: Pass Labs, Bricasti, Boulder, Arye, D'agostino, among a few others.

Again, I no difficulties with you, just want to hear from present owners of Threshold E-series amplifiers to have a fun discussion about what their experience is with comparing these with current market amplifiers.
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ping7507
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Hi.every threshold fans. anybody have a threshold S550e transfomer specific information,cos I need to find out.i brought this amplifier by last years and I saw in others website should be two transfomer.now mine is only one .

Thank you all...
unsound
7,329 posts
 
@Ping7507, Are you sure you have a 550 “e”? The earlier 500 non-e versions had only one. The later new owner’s made in China “5000e” might only have one as well.
unsound
7,329 posts
 
Perhaps, I can add a request as well: can any one post the Stereophile measurements for the Threshold S550e?
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