Is the Manley Steelhead still relevant?

Looking for a state-of-the-art phono stage. Budget? $15K or less. After almost 20 years, is the Manley Steelhead still relevant? Or are there newer, better options?

imgoodwithtools12-06-2019 4:19am

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mijostyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,462 posts 12-07-2019 at 01:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The "end game" piece is the Constellation Orion. John Curl's swan song?
technick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 12-07-2019 at 01:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Absolutely! All Manley gear will always be relevant, IMO. EveAnna is such a passionate audiophile and tube expert. She’s a total rock star. All Manley stuff is made with all top notch components and tubes, as shown here on this Analog Planet vid where Mikey Fremer tours the Manley factory. This vid will show how their gear will always stay relevant and keep most if not eventually all of their original value. https://youtu.be/iunBAzr8GK0
svelland Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 12-07-2019 at 08:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete https://whestaudio.co.uk http://www.earyoshino.com/products/
jaym759 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 44 posts 12-07-2019 at 03:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Consider ARC Ref 3 doe 15K
tablejockey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,863 posts 12-07-2019 at 04:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Since this thread is about a tube phono amp, anyone recall this being a flavor of the month? http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue57/nvo.htm Lots of glass in there! Unobtanium in the used market. From the reviews, it appeared to be a "end of game" piece. Looked a little compromised in the build department, (generic looking case) but all the performance reports were positive.

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