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Manley Absolute Headphone Amplifier (B-Stock)
kawmic
0
Mar 27, 2021
3600 bucks?? What a hoax! I'll bet in a blind test, you could fool ppl to place it under 500$.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😎😎
scottlu
345
Mar 28, 2021
kawmicyou pay 3300$ for the hand craft wood !!!! that's lots of labor
lftwgr
27
Mar 28, 2021
scottluThis is B Stock, so probably the hand crafting had some errors here. Now imagine how much a 1 percenter pays for a bespoke version. Or what kind of listening room he would have, replete with vintage single malts and Cuban cigars.
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Motorrad
2900
Mar 28, 2021
kawmichaha. I'm willing to bet YOU can't hear it. People who know what they're listening for or know what they're talking about sure can. Is it worth 3k?...totally different question.
kawmic
0
Mar 29, 2021
scottluSo?? You can't hear that!
kawmic
0
Mar 29, 2021
MotorradPretty sure I know a lot more about hifi than you. And no, over 3k is not a different question, it's what I started adressing!
Motorrad
2900
Mar 29, 2021
kawmic"Pretty sure I know a lot more about hifi than you." hahaha. oh course you do, anonymous little man on the internet who's upset because he couldn't begin to afford this. hahaha
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scottlu
345
Mar 29, 2021
kawmicI could stare at it.
kawmic
0
Mar 29, 2021
MotorradNothing at all to do with afford. I just think it's insane to pay waaaayyyyy more than it's worth. I mean you can't hear some posh design, right??
scottlu
345
Mar 29, 2021
kawmicthat's called wisdom .
Motorrad
2900
Mar 29, 2021
kawmicI have not heard this, but I have extensive studio experience with Manley and have owned several VTL products. Is it worth it? that's really up to you. Bitching about the cost of something like this is pretty dull and laughable. My experience with Manley is that you get what you pay for: Superb build quality, exceptional audio performance, questionable aesthetic choices and great customer support. You say you know so much more about hifi than me, but the fact that you're here whining about the cost and performance of Manley gear and spraying your empty, sad boasts indicates otherwise.
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jaffe
272
Mar 29, 2021
kawmicI doubt there's a Manley anything that's going to be confused with a $500 anything. You can gripe all day long(I know I have) about the cost of their stuff, but if you question the quality, you're gonna get laughed at. I do not like the looks of this HPA, but I did hear and early trade prototype and was floored. Way to blingy for my tastes, but the sound meets my expectation and then some.
Motorrad
2900
Mar 30, 2021
jaffeHa. I guess that's what I'm trying to say. You've just said it in a much more diplomatic way. :) I doubt it will do for audio what their mic preamps of phono preamps, but I'm sure it's in its own class.
jaffe
272
Mar 31, 2021
MotorradI hear you. I'd say that what I heard is in it's own class. The adjustments are different than any other HPA I have used. Simple and effective. Yeah, it's funny to hear someone who fancies themself an 'audiophile' droning on about the cost of Manley. I mean, have some respect lol. Those people aren't going to buy it anyway and yet they're trying to play 'bargain police'. lol.
kawmic
0
Mar 31, 2021
jaffeWell if you're stupid enough to waste your money, then go for it.
jamato8
188
Mar 31, 2021
kawmicYou are right, for people who have hearing issues. You are just trolling. Good luck with that.
scottlu
345
Mar 31, 2021
kawmicfrom the picture inside, the it's using switch power , other than the case, don't see any expansive components . similar to APPJ 1502A. double the tube number, it should worth $300, plus nice case . maybe worth more .
jaffe
272
Apr 1, 2021
kawmicSorry, champ, the only one being stupid here is YOU. In fact, you're doubling down on dumbass. First it's you can't hear the difference, then it's too expensive. Clearly, you don't know what you're talking about, but that never stopped bitter, ignorant internet phonies from spewing nonsense. $3k is not a huge sum for high end audio. Do I want one? Sure, if it was 1k cheaper and came in a more generic black box...though I do like the integrated headphone stand and the plain black is growing on me. I have enough amps in my world right now, thanks. You know nothing of Manley and despite your internet bragging and identifying as an 'audiophile', you know fuck all about audio...despite how much LZ you've listened to. LOL.
jaffe
272
Apr 1, 2021
scottlu"similar to APPJ 1502A" LOL. in that they are both tube amps. That's pretty much where the similarity ends. Nice troll, though.
"don't see any expansive components" LOL... because properly designed and built tube amps need expensive (or expansive) components. phht.
"it's using switch power" LOL. yes it is using a switched power supply. And your point is? LOL
Dumb (@scottlu), meet dumber (@kawmic).
scottlu
345
Apr 1, 2021
jaffewhat is proper designed ? you can use this term on every amp.
scottlu
345
Apr 1, 2021
scottlucheck why switch power is cheap :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Uesugi-Transformer-Set-For-300B-Amplifiers-Tamura-Custom-Made-Products-F-2007/114718313814?_trkparms=aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200721152032%26meid%3Dc717e6182a5b489eb42d2440b519c508%26pid%3D101260%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dnone%26itm%3D114718313814%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DPersonalizedTopicsV2WithMLR&_trksid=p2380057.c101260.m47269&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac97f437b-92a2-11eb-90cb-82692e7d05b7%7Cparentrq%3A8bb119911780ad3966a9fa14ffb3711a%7Ciid%3A3
scottlu
345
Apr 2, 2021
kawmichttps://drop.com/buy/manley-absolute-headphone-amplifier/talk/2798260
Waynerey
101
Oct 11, 2021
lftwgrand cake that they allow the peasants to eat in lieu of bread
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