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Angeboten wird „Manley Labs Stingray High End Röhren Stereo Vollverstärker“ von Manley Labs als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vollverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2003307523 endet am 01.07.2026 um 17:32 Uhr.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This is a fair ask, leaning slightly ambitious: at €2,899, it sits well above the comparable-listing median of €2,137 and above the 75th percentile at €2,563, so it’s not a bargain by your own market anchor.

That said, the amp has a real reputation as a musical, authoritative integrated with plenty of drive and an easy, textured presentation that suits demanding speakers well. If it’s genuinely clean, properly serviced, and complete with the right accessories, the upside is buying a respected classic from a strong brand rather than rolling the dice on a cheaper outsider—just make sure the price premium is justified by condition, service history, and originality.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Manley Laboratories

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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