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General Opinions-- Zu and Manley?

Can persons with experience provide insight/opinions on the Manley Neo-Classic SE/PP 300B? Looking for information on the quality/character of these amps versus other 300B options?

Also looking for guidance regarding partnering with Zu Essence speakers. I may also pick up a pair of Klipsch La Scalas that are available locally for a pretty good price.

Finally, info on tube rolling would be helpful as well. I believe the Manley amps come with Electro-Harmonix tubes and would like to know which options might be best (different) in these amps.

Thanks

PMB
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jburidan
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I would avoid components with solid state recification. Make sure the Manley has rectifier tubes (I don't think it does.)

Also, Tannoy dual-concentric 12" or 15" speakers are especially wonderful and sensitive enough for use with 300B SET amps. If you go Tannoy, look for doped paper cones not plastic.
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sebrof
837 posts
 
Jburidan - Are you speaking specifically about SS rectified and Zu speakers, or do you just prefer tube rectified in general?
jburidan
803 posts
 
I prefer tube rectified in general.
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