Manley 300B Neo Classic : any love ?

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by Whart

I think part of the magic is not just the tube, although the WE 300b is a legendary tube and priced accordingly, but the circuit design, DHT. I'm not exactly sure how it is implemented in the Manley, there are a few line stages that are DHT- Allnic makes one, I think the Coincident is designed as one (using a later day version of the famous WE 101d 'tennis ball') tube, and there are some custom builders, including Jeff Jackson, who do these designs.
I am actually exploring using a DHT type line stage myself.
And Manley is a first class outfit. I had a Steelhead, and the customer service and responsivness was as good as it gets. I also exchanged emails over a comment in a review re grounding, and she and I spoke.
Enjoy your new preamp., Jerome.

Thank you Whart !
Yes, of course, it is not just the tube that makes the sound. Or anyone whould buy tubes and would make his own amp...

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Originally Posted by C220MC275

Thank you Jeff !
Did you hear this preamp ?

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No I haven't......thought about bringing one in many times and pairing it with the neo 300B, its on the to do list

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by A/V Solutions

No I haven't......thought about bringing one in many times and pairing it with the neo 300B, its on the to do list

I do not understand german and it is too bad because there is a very detailed review of the 300B full system on the Manley site. They seem to love it a lot.
Elsewhere I read that pairing the 300B preamp with the 300B monoblocks was too much of a good thing....

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Originally Posted by C220MC275

I do not understand german and it is too bad because there is a very detailed review of the 300B full system on the Manley site. They seem to love it a lot.
Elsewhere I read that pairing the 300B preamp with the 300B monoblocks was too much of a good thing....

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Could be.....speaker choice will most likely be a concerning factor.

[Jerome W]

Don't how much I will like the 300B preamp.
But I do know that it is a pure pleasure to buy Manley gear. I'm happy to be a customer and support such a great company.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by C220MC275

I do not understand german and it is too bad because there is a very detailed review of the 300B full system on the Manley site. They seem to love it a lot.
Elsewhere I read that pairing the 300B preamp with the 300B monoblocks was too much of a good thing....

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I really think it depends on everything else around it. Careful matching is in order. I can't wait for your impressions Jerome.

[Jerome W]

I would surely never use 300 B SET amps on the WP8's or the EB1i !

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[Cellindo]

Originally Posted by C220MC275

I would surely never use 300 B SET amps on the WP8's or the EB1i !

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Indeed, Jerome.

Congratulations for this coming soon tube preamp. It would surely add 'something good' to your beloved W/P 8.

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[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by Cellindo

Indeed, Jerome.

Congratulations for this coming soon tube preamp. It would surely add 'something good' to your beloved W/P 8.

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Thanks Laurent !

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