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Angeboten wird „Shrimp“ von Manley Labs als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1308379884 endet am 25.09.2026 um 19:40 Uhr.
This is a buyer’s market at the moment: with a €1,850 asking price versus a €1,951 25th percentile and a €2,052 median, it lands below the typical used range and reads as a solid deal rather than a stretch. It is not a rare bargain, but it is clearly priced attractively for the current comparables.
The appeal of this piece is straightforward: the preamp has a strong reputation for a musical, low-noise presentation with real tube character, and the listing’s good condition makes it more interesting still. At this level, the main upside is simply getting a respected line-stage at a sensible entry point, so I’d view it as a worthwhile buy if the tubes are healthy and the unit is complete.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Manley Laboratories emerged in the late 1980s in Chino, California, as a collaboration between EveAnna Manley and her then-husband, David Manley, founder of Vacuum Tube Logic (VTL). Their initial offerings were high-fidelity vacuum tube amplifiers and preamplifiers, hand-built at VTL's facility. By 1989, the brand expanded into professional audio with the Reference 60dB Microphone Preamplifier, followed by iconic equalizers and microphones debuted at the 1990 AES Show. In 1993, Manley became an independent entity, operating from its Chino factory until 2025, where custom transformers became a signature of its warm, detailed sound.
The company specializes in premium tube-based audio gear, spanning professional studio tools like the VOXBOX channel strip, Massive Passive EQ, Variable Mu compressor, and Reference microphones, alongside hi-fi amplifiers, preamplifiers, and equalizers. All products feature in-house design, assembly, and quality control, emphasizing analog purity over digital conveniences such as speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Manley holds a commanding position in the high-end boutique market, revered by recording engineers and audiophiles for its rich tonal character, uncompromising build quality, and iconic styling. Trusted in top studios worldwide, its gear commands premium prices and a devoted following, recently transitioning under new ownership by audio veteran Dirk Ulrich in 2025 while upholding its American-made legacy.
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