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Offered is „Massive Passive EQ“ by Manley Labs as second-hand device from the category „Equalizer“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4907266519 ends on 14.10.2026 at 08:31 o'clock.
Against your recent EUR comparables, €4,800 sits just above the €4,513 median and well below the €7,098 75th percentile, so this reads as a fair, slightly firm asking price rather than a bargain. It is not expensive enough to be a red flag, but it also isn’t priced low enough to feel like a standout deal.
That makes it a sensible buy if the unit is genuinely clean and functioning properly: this is a respected mastering-style EQ with a strong reputation for broad, musical tone-shaping and a very high-end, “keep it in the chain” kind of sound. At this level, the main upside is getting a desirable piece in good shape without paying top-of-market money; just confirm pots, switches, and channel matching are solid, since service history matters more than cosmetics on gear like this.
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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