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The BLACK ICE F35 Tube Integrated HiFi Amp Review. Power, Finesse and BASS SLAM! WhooHoo!

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Today's video is all about the impressive Black Ice F35 Integrated Tube Amplifier. I say it all in the video but this is one of the most impressive tube amps I have ever used or tested. The design is top notch, the function is perfect and the performance is among the best I have heard with this type of amplifier. The price is amazing at $3,000 as from the looks, build and sound of this I wouldn't have been surprised to see this come in at $6500. I love products within audio that deliver huge bang for the buck and this one surely does.
Take a look at the video if you want to learn about Black Ice Audio and the F35 which is their flagship tube integrated audio amplifier.
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24 авг 2024

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Комментарии : 47

@HiFiHuff Год назад

Correction: the f11 and f22 are also balanced designs, they just do not have the XLR inputs.

@fletchermunson6225 Год назад

The Hafler name is interesting. In the 70s and 80s. Hafler was an audio manufacturer. Made amps, preamps and they were available in kits. They had the green/gray matte finish like NAD.

@johnarenskov6623 Год назад

I’m very disappointed that there is no mention of Jim Fosgate in this review. It’s totally his design/circuitry. I was privileged to hear this technology in its infancy through its final release . Please give this genius some credit the next time you review anything from Black Ice Audio

@user-bs3yp9px3q 3 месяца назад

It's unforgivable not mentioning Jim fosgate, agreed .

@CrescendoHomeTheater Год назад

It is stunning! My old Jolida amp still gets compliments to the day! We had an event in Beverly Hills a few months ago with the F22 and that was the center of attention.

@carlosalvarez7445 Год назад

Nice! Surprised you didn't mention the Galion TS120...

@ChristopherSimmons 11 месяцев назад

I bought the f22 year ago and put in cryo treated tung sol 6550 tubes as best fit with my focals......love it!

@boniccie Год назад

Thank you for a great review AGAIN. I had mine with GL KT77 and I am enjoying tremendously.

@F1Hotlips Год назад

what happened with the buchardt?

@scottroberts4551 9 месяцев назад

Love to hear your thoughts on the new Rogue Audio Chronus Magnum3 DARK.

@richarddias5285 Год назад

Thank you for the review! How would you rate/compare the F35 to the Galion? If you have heard the Prima Luna Evo 400, same question. Thx!

@HiFiHuff Год назад

They are all great and slightly different. The Galion has the class A/B feature. The Galion SE is a bit more lit up in the treble. The Prima Luna has the auto bias and to me sounds more rounded. The F35 IMO has the nicest fit and finish/looks. Sound will be up to you. All are fantastic. The F35 has warmth and detail, very balanced and smooth. Details but not harsh in any way. Can’t go wrong with any really.

@joenovak6393 Год назад

The Galion is a nice 1st start for Thomas. PrimaLuna EVO line and technology is completely ahead in the industry with Real "Adaptive AutoBias", Bad Tube Indicator, Triode to Ultra-Linear from the remote control, In-House custom toroidal transformers, Point to Point Wiring. Matter of fact you could Mix KT88, 120, 150, EL34 in the same amplifier and it would work.

@Alephkilo Год назад

@@joenovak6393 It is a rebadged Dodge

@raymondtaveras9371 Год назад

I have two of those amps for last 3 years and tried a lot of tubes even kt170

@BumminTrout 10 месяцев назад

What did you think of the kt170's in the F35? I own one too and am close to pulling the trigger on the kt170's. I am currently running the stock el34's, so the changes going to the kt170 should be pretty big. If you'd care to share your thoughts on the kt170 I would greatly appreciate it!

@jedi-mic Год назад

No phono stage? and if yes what's it sound like?

@craigosterberg5045 Год назад

Thanks

@dougg1075 Год назад

Looks great.

@chrishmeet Год назад

I just purchased a tube preamp it's being built, i wouldn't mind if you could review it

@neps4th Год назад

😅

@HiFiHuff Год назад

I believe I will be reviewing the preamp soon!

@bobb.9917 Год назад

Thomas' Galion TS120 or the Black Ice F35?

@andreemilsen369 Год назад

This, and the Martin Logan 15A 😊

@davidresch7830 Год назад

Which amp would you favor to run klipsch heresy iv?galion ts120 or black ice. F35

@glenlapwing8468 Год назад

Basically a fender amp for hifi

@anilsanjivan756 Год назад

HI. Love the way you articulate your thoughts . I have to choose between the Mckintosh ma252/352 ( available in india ), or the F35 which i have to purchase in USA. I have sorted out the service issue with Black ice audio. Is mckintosh worth the extra price?

@truman4956 Год назад

Jolida had a reputation of unreliability, has that changed under the new badging?

@MsCorbacho Год назад

I have bought a Jolida phono-pre about 12 years ago , still going strong , granted is not an integrated amp but still...........

@Alephkilo Год назад

Likewise .. my jolida preamp blew up.. but I must say that the black ice audio amps look stunning

@arielrodriguez6980 5 месяцев назад

Will it drive Magnepans that demand power?

@jos5067 Год назад

Thanks for this great review! Unfortunately, I’m living in Europe, but perhaps I can import them for European users. So, I will contact them about this option.

@MrRourk Год назад

KT 88's have a nice bass. I have been trying to decide if I need the balanced output? If can live with the smaller F22?

@ChristopherSimmons 11 месяцев назад

I ended up with the F22 and using with a nice DAC, and works great with old CDs, cassette, record player, etc. I'm using 6550s with my FOCALs. Never felt like I am missing something with XLR. Only real reason to get is if you need looooooong run cables.

@MrRourk 11 месяцев назад

@@ChristopherSimmons Thanks for the info

@edwinter8424 8 месяцев назад

Seems like a lot of upgrades needed for a so called flagship amp

@StrangeBrewReviews 2 месяца назад

allows more budget minded consumers to get the foot in the door and upgrade tubes later,which can be just as much as the amp itself...being affordable is part of the brand philosophy

@jackstraw1756 Год назад

Damn I thought it was made in America.

@peternilsson1645 Год назад

🎯👏👍🙏❤️

@PetraKann Год назад

I prefer the Willsenton R8 (half the price too)

@tothemax324 Год назад

And half the output power of the F35

@PetraKann Год назад

@@tothemax324 Output power is one of the least important considerations when selecting a vacuum tube amplifier for a domestic environment. I can't see how anyone would require more than these power output specs in a domestic situation Mr toeax423 Wilsenton R8 25W+25W (RMS triode working state) 45W+45W (RMS ultra linear working state) (KT88) 25W+25W (RMS triode working state) 40W+40W (RMS ultra linear working state) (EL34)

@tothemax324 Год назад

@@PetraKann Where your R8 will fall short vs the F35 is headroom, the R8 linear limits has no advantage over the F35 higher wattage and better quality transformers

@HiFiHuff Год назад

I’ve had the pleasure of having both, the Willsenton isn’t close for sound. Design and build and warranty also bests the Willsenton. I love the value of the Willsenton but it should be compared to the $1800 f11. The f35 here is solid as it gets in build, design and sound. Truly.