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Angeboten wird „Snapper“ von Manley Labs als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 814557731 endet am 23.07.2026 um 13:45 Uhr.
The Snapper has a strong reputation as a muscular, well-balanced tube monoblock, and €6,500 for a good-condition pair looks fair to slightly strong, not a bargain. New-pair pricing was around $9,399, which puts this used ask in the normal used-market band once you account for depreciation and the fact that these are a premium, current-production design.
What makes it appealing is the blend of 100W EL34 power, fully balanced operation, and the ability to drive speakers with real grip while still keeping the tube richness people buy Manley for. They’re also relatively manageable at about 45 lb each and are well liked for combining speed, scale, and a forgiving top end. At this price, a clean history, fresh tubes, and the original packaging or manuals would be meaningful pluses; if those are absent, use that to negotiate a bit.
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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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