VZN-160 Grand Marquis MkV Musicwood vs Thrax Audio Heros
The Heros's power @ 8ω is 100W against the VZN-160 Grand Marquis MkV Musicwood's 160W and its output impedance 0.4Ω against 4Ω. Both share power @ 4ω (100W) and class (A).
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About the VZN-160 Grand Marquis MkV Musicwood
The Joule Electra VZN-160 Grand Marquis MkV Musicwood is a high-power OTL Class A triode monoblock power amplifier using Joule Electra's Circletron topology. It is the 160W-per-channel Grand Marquis version of the VZN series, offered with an optional solid-wood Musicwood non-magnetic chassis finished like an instrument-grade tonewood enclosure. The design employs rugged Russian 6C33 triode output tubes in a differential OTL configuration, with point-to-point wiring, damping treatments, continuously adjustable feedback, and individual bias controls. A variac-regulated filament supply maintains optimal voltage and tube life. Power output is approximately 160W into 8 ohms, best suited for medium-to-high-efficiency speakers.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 160W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 100W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 4Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 304.8 × 228.6 × 457.2 mm (W × H × D)
- Available Colors
- Wood-based non-magnetic Musicwood enclosure
Key Specifications
Power: 160W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions