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Offered is „Steelhead RC V2 mit Power Supply High-End Phonopre“ by Manley Labs as second-hand device from the category „Phono Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8898217895 ends on 24.10.2026 at 06:23 o'clock.
This is a buyer’s market category right now: a good used Steelhead RC usually shows up in the roughly €5,000–€6,500 band, with stronger examples pushing higher when condition, tubes, and completeness are excellent. At €7,999, this listing is ambitious rather than a bargain, and it only really works if it’s a top-tier example with immaculate cosmetics, a verified remote, strong tubes, and the original box/accessories.
That said, the Steelhead RC is still one of the more respected high-end phono stages because it combines tube texture with real flexibility: multiple inputs, fine loading/gain adjustment, and enough drive to suit serious systems. If the unit is clean, fully functional, and includes the remote and packaging, the premium is understandable for a known reference piece; if anything is missing or the tubes are tired, I’d want a better number.
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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